Brazil - Shipwreck Log

Angra Star

September 17, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 133 meter long, 11274 dwt freighter Angra Star partially sank while anchored in the Bay of Guanabara near Rio de janeiro, Brazil. The Angra Star had been abandoned and moored off the port without any crew on board. Thieves were able to board her and stole the copper from the engine room. Caps from the tanks were removed and the fuel tanks began to fill with water causing the Angra Star to sink by the stern. Authorities placed a boom around the freighter to contain any of the 150 tons of fuel oil and water in the vessel. No reports of injuries.

Vale Indonesia

September 7, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 361 meter long, 404389 dwt bulk ore carrier Vale Indonesia went aground off Sao Luis, Brasil. The giant ore carrier had departed from Ponta da Madeira with iron ore bound for Subic Bay, Philippines when it grounded off shore. The Vale Indonesia suffered damage to two ballast tanks and suffered some water ingress. No reports of injuries and no pollution released. No further details reported.

Marcos Dias

January 13, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 199 meter long, 44621 dwt bulk freighter Marcos Dias became disabled and allided with the berthed 254 meter long, 106659 dwt freighter ABML Eva at Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Marcos Dias was maneuvering in the port when it suffered a power blackout. The crew attempted to slow the vessel by dropping two anchors, but the Marcos Dias did not stop and struck the ABML Eva and a container crane. The Marcos Dias had its port and bow bulwark damaged. The ABML Eva had only minor damage with the crane suffering some undisclosed damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Port authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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