BRITISH BAUXITE VESSEL GROUNDED IN ORINOCO RIVER Lloyds Shipping Intelligence service said the British bulk carrier Envoy, 75,453 tonnes dw, was grounded at Mile 190 in the Orinoco river on October 16. The vessel was on a voyage from Trombetas, Brazil, to Matanzas, Cuba, carrying 50,000 tonnes of bauxite. Its draught was 36 feet. Attempts to refloat the vessel with the help of six tugs have been unsuccessful. The owners are considering unloading part of the cargo onto barges.