LFG Affluence

On the afternoon of August 11, the 190 meter long, 56734 dwt bulk carrier LFG Affluence (IMO: 9569255) became disabled in the South Atlantic Ocean off Góes Beach just outside the entrance of Porto de Santos, Brazil. The LFG Affluence was heading into the port when it suffered engine failure. Unable to restore power, the bulk carrier dropped both anchors to avoid running aground. Five tugs were…