Frio-Chikuma

The 'Frío Chikuma', which had run aground on sandy bottom a few meters from the shore in the Bay of Puerto Argentino as a result of bad weather in the area, was able to free itself again on April 4 and became operational in the anchoring area to continue receiving fishing vessels until she finished filling her hold. She had arrived from Matadi in the Republic of the Congo, in ballast and once loaded with 9000 tons squid, will carry the fishing products to Vigo. The ship was in good operating condition. The Vigo fleet operates under license from the Malvinas Islands, in its surrounding waters. Report with photo: https://pescare.com.ar/el-reefer-frio-chikuma-varo-por-las-inclemencias-del-tiempo-en-las-islas-malvinas/

On April 3, 2024, the 'Frio Chikuma' ran aground in adverse weather in the waters of the Malvinas fishing grounds in the entrance bay of Port Stanley. The reefer was taken in tow by a tug the Malvinas authorities in order to move it to a safer place. At 6.50 a.m. UTC it was anchored in pos. 51° 40.27' S 057° 49.74' W. The ship was loaded with about 1000 of squid corresponding to the first trip of the year. The Galician capital fleet that fishes in the region's fishing grounds —Pereira, Pescapuerta, Rampesca, Copmear, Chymar — uses the services of the vessel to send its catches to refrigeration companies such as Frigalsa, Fandicosta or Frialia. Report with photo: https://www.farodevigo.es/mar/2024/04/03/encalla-malvinas-mercante-cargado-calamar-100574779.html