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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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GSF Arctic 1

GSF Arctic 1

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.

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Gavea 1 Allision

Gavea 1 Allision

The 125 dwt passenger ferry Gavea 1 allided with a pier at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  The ferry loaded with 907 passengers struck the pier twice while attempting to berth.  The Gavea 1 had 55 passengers injured and the vessel’s hull was damaged.  Many of the injured passengers were shaken and suffered bruises.  No reports of pollution being released.  Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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