Severe Weather Causes Tanker Grounding in Santa Marta, Colombia
Severe Weather Causes Tanker Grounding in Santa Marta, Colombia
US · Published Feb 5, 2026
Tanker Intergod VII grounded near Santa Marta, Colombia, due to severe weather.
High winds and heavy rainfall from a cold front caused the port and beaches to close.
No injuries or pollution reported, but the vessel made contact with a breakwater.
Tanker aground in Colombia due to weather
A small tanker, the Intergod VII, ran aground on Playa de Los Cocos near Santa Marta, Colombia, due to severe weather conditions. The incident occurred on Monday night around 2230 hours and is currently under investigation by the Colombian Maritime Authority (DIMAR). A cold front brought high winds, heavy surf, and record-setting rainfall to the region, leading the port authority to close the harbor and public beaches as a precautionary measure.
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