A North Korea cargo vessel has run aground off the coast of Mexico on Monday, according to a report by the Veracruz Ministry of Civil Protection.

The Mu Du Bong was headed to Tuxpan Port in the Mexican state of Veracruz, but has reportedly hit a reef approximately 7.5 km offshore.

Mexican authorities have said that there were no injuries or damage to the 6800 ton vessel but that the Mu Du Bong’s captain was “disorientated”.  The vessel is also said to be empty, but scheduled to pick up a bulk cargo, meaning unpackaged goods like coal or grain.

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