#GroundedSHIP – The cargoship that grounded on a sandbank off Dublin Bay yesterday, docked in Dublin Port early this afternoon, following refloating late last night, writes Jehan Ashmore.

The Cielo di San Francisco, a 37,000dwt 'Handysize' dry-cargo bulker had grounded on a sandbank approximately six nautical miles off Bray Head yesterday morning and remained there for more than 12 hours until efforts to refloat the vessel proved successful.

The Liberian-flagged vessel then proceeded the short distance into Dublin Bay and anchored overnight. It is understood an inspection of the 182m hull was carried out today on behalf of the ships agents while at anchorage.

Cielo di San Francisco was built as recently as 2011 and as previously reported, she is managed by Dublin based d'Amico Dry Ltd.

The vessel is carrying animal feed which is to be discharged in Alexandra Basin, where the bulk-cargo facilities are based in Dublin Port.

She had sailed from Cork Harbour on Monday night having also discharged cargo at Ringaskiddy Deepwater Terminal following a transatlantic voyage from New Orleans.