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Haidar

Haidar

Haidar
Photo: g1.globo.com

The 120 meter long, 6,449 dwt livestock carrier Haidar capsized while berthed  at Barcarena, Para, Brazil. The Haidar was loaded with some 5,000 cattle and was preparing to depart for Venezuela when it lost stability when it suffered water ingress.  The livestock carrier capsized and eventually sank onto its port side.  No reports of injuries, but thousands of cattle were trapped on board and perished.  A small number of cattle were fortunately enough to escape and were able to rush onto the side of the vessel.  The local port authority has launched an investigation into the incident.

CV24 – LMAX Exchange

CV24 – LMAX Exchange

CV24 - LMAX Exchange
Photo: sail-world.com

The 18 meter long Clipper 60 class sailing vessel CV24 – LMAX Exchange ran aground near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The racing yacht struck a sandy outcrop.  The yacht suffered minor damage limited to the vessel’s starboard rudder. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the yacht was secured by anchor until equipment could be brought on scene to refloat her.

Skandi Stolmen

Skandi Stolmen

SKANDI_STOLMEN

The 67 meter long, 3100 dwt supply vessel Skandi Stolmen caught fire off Macae, Brazil. The Skandi Stolmen was en route to nearby oil rigs when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room.  The fire was brought under control and eventually extinguished. The 16 crew on board were later rescued by nearby vessels. No reports of injuries.  Damage to the vessel was not reported. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.