The bulk carrier Ocean Breeze came shore on Llolleo Beach, near the port of San Antonio, Chile yesterday in high winds and seas. In a dramatic rescue, all 24 crew members were airlifted off the ship by Chilean Navy helicopters. No serious injuries were reported, though the captain and one crew member remain in a hospital in San Antonio being treated for hypertension and hypothermia. The Ocean Breeze is 52,000 DWT and is carrying a cargo of grain. The ship is reported to be approximately 300 yards offshore. Thanks to David for passing along the news.
Ocean storm causes cargo ship to run aground on Chilean beach