Retirada de óleo do navio que transportava minério de ferro da Vale encalhado no Maranhão deve iniciar domingo

Oil Removal From Ship Carrying Vale Iron Ore Stranded in Maranhão Is Set to Begin on Sunday

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 05/03/2020 at 17:41

Retirada de óleo de navio navio de minério de ferro da Vale encalhado no Maranhão deve iniciar domingo

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The Task Force to Remove About 3,4 Thousand Tons of Oil from the Stranded Ship Carrying Iron Ore from Vale in MA Begins on Sunday (08).

The removal of oil from the MV Stella Banner ship stranded off the coast of Maranhão, which was transporting iron ore from Vale, is set to begin on Sunday (8). This was announced by the Ministry of the Environment. About 3,4 thousand tons of oil stored in the São Marcos Bay channel will be removed, informed Agência Brasil.

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In addition to the action, the Navy will discuss the necessary measures to prevent an environmental disaster. The ship carries about 275 thousand tons of iron ore belonging to the Brazilian mining company Vale.

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“The plan should be presented and likely executed between March 8 and 10, following a technical planning and with all necessary caution for the transfer of this fuel,” said the Minister of the Environment, Ricardo Salles.

According to Salles, the best way to transfer part of the iron ore to another ship is still being studied, but the expectation is that, whatever the case, removing part of the material will allow the lighter ship to float again, making it possible to be towed without further risks.

The incident occurred on the last 26th, two days after the vessel left the Ponta da Madeira Maritime Terminal. All 20 crew members of the ship were safely rescued.

In statements, the mining company Vale reports that it is providing the necessary technical-operational support and collaborating with maritime authorities. However, the stranding of the ship did not affect operations at the Ponta da Madeira maritime terminal.

Oil Removal From Ship Carrying Vale Iron Ore Stranded in Maranhão Is Set to Begin on Sunday

The Task Force to Remove About 3,4 Thousand Tons of Oil from the Stranded Ship Carrying Iron Ore from Vale in MA Begins on Sunday (08).

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