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.
The 190 meter long, 56,899 dwt bulk carrier Sofia ran aground in Paranagua Bay off Paranagua, Brazil. The Sofia was departing from Paranagua en route to Santos when the bulk carrier suffered a mechanical failure and drifted aground. The vessel was refloated a few hours later and proceeded to an anchorage off Paranagua. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On January 23, the 225 meter long, 76015 dwt panamax bulk carrier Fu May ran aground while approaching the port of Santos, São Paulo, Brasil. The Fu May was en route from São Francisco do Sul to Porto de Cigading with 66,000 tons of corn when the vessel veered out of the fairway and grounded in shallow water. No injuries to the 23 crew on board or pollution released. The Fu May was refloated on the high tide with the aid of three tugs later the same day. The bulker proceeded to anchorage off Santos where it could be inspected for damage.
