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Mercosul Santos

Mercosul Santos

The 210 meter long, 35239 dwt container ship Mercosul Santos collided with a tug on the Amazon River near Obidios, Brasil. The Mercosul Santos was headed towards Manaus when it struck a tug that was pushing nine barges. One barge was cut in two and sank to the river bottom. Another barge was crushed and remain stuck on the bulbous bow of the Mercosul Santos.

Nine of the 11 crew who were on board the barges and tug were reported as missing and feared dead. Authorities requested divers from Santarem to search for the missing crew.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Takeshio

Takeshio

TAKESHIO

The 185 meter long, 38494 dwt cargo vessel Takeshio ran aground on the Amazon River near Santarém, Pará, Brazil.  The Takeshio was proceeding up the river with a cargo of wheat when it became stuck on a sandbar.  Reports state the river level was just 1.3 meters compared to 2.7 meters last year. There was no injuries, damage or pollution released.

Nilos

Nilos

Nilos

On October 28, the 225 meter long bulk carrier Nilos ran aground on the Amazon River between Obidos and Santarem. The Nilos was headed downstream from Itacotiara bound for Macapa when it went aground. No further details reported.