The 12072 gt oil rig GSF Arctic 1 suffered water ingress while in Guanabara Bay near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The oil rig suffered water ingress into one of the legs when the crew was performing maintenance. The rig began to list several degrees requiring some of the crew to be evacuated. The crew later returned to the rig after the water was pumped out. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released. An investigation is being conducted into the cause of the incident.
The 143 meter long, 10300 dwt cargo vessel Thorco Celebration caught fire while moored at São Sebastião, Brazil. The fire started in one of the cargo holds while repairs were being done from a welder. Sparks from the welder caught wooden packages ablaze and quickly got out of control. The crew requested local firefighters who arrived along with a fire tug. The firefighters were able to extinguish the fire a short time later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
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The 225 meter long, 75205 dwt bulk freighter Milagro allided with a grain loader at Guaruja Grain Terminals in Santos, Brazil. The Milagro was attempting to maneuver to the terminal with the aid of two tugs when the wing of the Milagro’s bridge struck the grain loader. The freighter suffered damage to its bridge and lower deck . The grain loader was totally destroyed and toppling it into the water. Another loader was also slightly damaged. No reports of injuries. The grain terminal had to shut down all opperations and has not stated when it would be up and running again. The terminal has the capacity to load 1,500 tons of corn or soybeans into the holds of ships. The Milagro remains anchored off the port. Port authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.