Two groundings: USA and South America

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Chemical tanker
Chemical tanker reportedly ran aground in USA waters, Gulf of Mexico, while proceeding to port of destination, early in the morning Jan 19. Was refloated some 9 hours later with two tugs assistance, resumed moving to port.

Bulk carrier
Bulk carrier reported aground in northern South America waters, Atlantic, since late Jan 18. Still aground as of 1500 UTC Jan 19, no tugs in sight.

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My name is Mikhail Voytenko, I’m Russian, professional merchant marine navigator, by education and former experience. I own and run Maritime Bulletin website for more than 10 years. I've been involved in solving a number of piracy hijack cases, including the hijack of ro-ro FAINA, loaded with tanks. It was me who made public, and unravel, freighter ARCTIC SEA mystery. I've been also closely involved in a number of maritime disaster, one of them being MSC FLAMINIA major fire.