Rising groundings in the Paraná River: a clear operational warning.
In 2024, 21 groundings were recorded along the Paraná River, exceeding historical averages.
According to the Japan P&I Club, most incidents still stem from navigational errors, often driven by a critical gap:
➡️ misalignment between shipboard ECDIS and Pilot navigation systems.
With waterway management still in transition, prevention relies on disciplined fundamentals:
- structured Master–Pilot passage plan discussions
- verification of updated channels and routes
- heightened awareness of new river stretches with harder bottoms (e.g. Fighiera)
📌 Even when hull damage is limited, the operational, financial and administrative exposure can be significant.
👉 Full Japan P&I Club circular:
https://www.piclub.or.jp/en/news/41624
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How do you ensure effective Master–Pilot coordination in complex river navigation?
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