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To receive larger ships, the Port of Itajaí begins the process of removing the ship Pallas, which sank 130 years ago at the entrance to the canal.
In a strategic measure to unlock the growth of logistics infrastructure in Santa Catarina, the Port of Itajai began, last Tuesday (6), the formal process for the removal of the ship Pallas, a vessel that sank more than 130 years ago at the mouth of the Itajaí-Açu river.
The operation is considered essential to allow the entry of ships up to 366 meters and make the port complex more competitive compared to the main international maritime corridors.
Meeting brings together authorities and strategic sectors
The first official meeting on the subject was held in the auditorium of the Port of Itajaí Superintendence and was attended by representatives of the Brazilian Navy, Federal Police, Portonave, unions, the Port Authority of Santos (APS), as well as workers and members of civil society.
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The action is part of a set of initiatives defined in Ordinance No. 035, signed on April 8, which created a multidisciplinary committee to monitor the technical studies and the execution of the removal.
Historic obstruction limits canal expansion
The ship Pallas, built in 1891 in England, operated in the transport of refrigerated cargo between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires.
In 1893, during the Armada Revolt, the vessel sank near the north pier, on the Navegantes side, and remains submerged to this day at a strategic point at the entrance to the port's access channel. Its hull is considered a significant technical obstacle to the expansion of the region's nautical infrastructure.
“The operation will unlock the potential of the port complex, allowing the reception of ships of up to 366 meters”, stated superintendent João Paulo Tavares Bastos, who also highlighted the positive impact of the action on the local economy.
New stage involves technical study and institutional coordination
The Superintendence of the Port of Itajaí has already contacted APS to begin the bidding process that will hire the company responsible for the technical feasibility study.
At the same time, the next steps will be formalized with the Navy, IPHAN and the Ministry of Culture, seeking institutional alignment and respect for the historical and environmental aspects of the operation.
“The port is five generations behind. Ships measuring 365 meters already operate on the west coast of South America. We need to connect Itajaí to this route,” Bastos said, pointing out the urgency of the removal.
Potential for job creation and regional development
In addition to its technical value, the removal of the Pallas ship carries economic symbolism.
With the expansion of the operational capacity of the Port of Itajaí, the expectation is for greater cargo movement, increased port revenue, job creation and direct stimulus to regional development.
“More than a technical issue, this removal represents economic progress. With more ships docking, we generate revenue, jobs and strengthen the port’s role as a driver of development in the region,” concluded the superintendent.
