During the maneuver, two ships collided on Sunday, September 29, in São Marcos Bay, in São Luís, MA.

The Captaincy of the Ports of MA (CPMA), reported the collision between two merchant ships in the Bay of São Marcos, in São Luís. The shock occurred on Sunday, September 29th.  Starting today, Petrobras will sell all of its marine fuel (bunker) with a maximum sulfur content of 0,5%, to the detriment of the environment.

the accident involved the merchant ships Berge Phan Xi Pang, flying the flag of Isle of Man, which undocked from the Port of Itaqui at 14:14 pm on Sunday, and Wugang Atlantic, flying the flag of Liberia, which was docking at the Ponta da Madeira Maritime Terminal (VALE).

According to information from CPMA extension, the ships collided during maneuvers. The damage did not affect the buoyancy of the ships, there were no leaks either.

Also according to the Port Authority of MA, there were no fatalities resulting from the accident.

The Captaincy informed that an Inquiry will be initiated to determine the causes, consequences and responsibilities for the navigation accident.

Bourbon Offshore vessel sinks in the Atlantic Ocean. Three crew saved, 11 missing

The offshore tug supply vessel, Bourbon Rhode, which found itself near the eye of Hurricane Lorenzo on Thursday, Sept. 26, has sunk in the Atlantic, the vessel's owner has confirmed. Three crew members were rescued, while the search for the remaining eleven crew members is ongoing.

Bourbon said on Thursday night that the bulk carrier “SSI EXCELLENT” requested to change course and help Bourbon Rhode. The bulk carrier was located 200 nautical miles south of the last known site of the Bourbon Rhode, built in 2006.

In an update on Saturday, Bourbon Offshore said: “In the context of the search operations for the tugboat Bourbon Rhode, which began on September 26, rescuers deployed have recovered a lifeboat with three crew on board, the boat was identified by a Falcon 50 [jet plane] specially equipped for this type of mission and sent by the French Navy.

In an update on Sunday night, the 29th, Bourbon said the search for the Bourbon Rhode continues with the full support of Cross AG and the French navy, under the authority of the prefect representing the French national maritime authority.

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