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Shandong Xin Ze

Shandong Xin Ze

Shandong Xin Ze
Photo: dataportuaria.ar

On the evening of September 14, the 229 meter long, 82165 dwt bulk carrier Shandong Xin Ze (IMO: 1026570) ran aground in the South Atlantic Ocean off  the coast of São Paulo, Brazil. The Shandong Xin Ze had suffered a power blackout while entering the port of Santos with its cargo of fertilizers. Unable to restore power, the bulk carrier drifted out of the channel and ran aground.  Traffic was temporarily halted for several hours while 2 tugs assisted Shandong Xin Ze to anchor outside the channel to avoid running into shallow waters. There were no reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Port authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Dersa FB-30

Dersa FB-30

Dersa FB-30
Photo: facebook

On September 16, the 271 meter long, 80,578 dwt container ship Tokyo Bay (IMO: 9629380) allided with the ro-ro passenger/car ferry Dersa FB-30 at Port of Santos, on the coast of São Paulo, Brasil. The Tokyo Bay had veered out of the navigation lane and struck the ferry which was berthed at a maintenance pier.

There were no passengers on board the ferry and no reports of injuries on the container ship. Both vessels sustained limited damage and no reports of water ingress.

Authorities dispatched a response team to the scene to conduct an investigation into the incident. No reports of pollution released.

Tokyo Bay

Fu May

Fu May

Fu May
Photo: atribuna.com.br

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.