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Angra Star

Angra Star

Photo: terra.com.br
Photo: terra.com.br

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.

 

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RBD Ocean of Joy Aground

RBD Ocean of Joy Aground

The 229 meter long freighter RBD Ocean Of Joy went aground in Guanabara Bay, Rio de janeiro, Brazil.   The freighter was heading up the channel when it veered port and headed out the main channel until it went aground.   Tugs and several support vessels came to the aid of the Ocean Of Joy.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.   The reason for the grounding has not been reported.

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