The Parana River's lowest water level in 50 years is pushing P&I clubs to warn members about operating on the critical South American waterway.
Both West P&I and North P&I issued advisories on Monday telling members that dry weather has led to more groundings, both in the main navigational channel and near terminals.
"Not only has [the low water level] resulted in several groundings, it has also led to draught restrictions at the river ports, which in turn is impacting the amount of cargo that vessels...
