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Video Shows Giant Crane Toppling at Açu Port and Reel Falling Into the Sea; Accident Impresses Experts

Written by Paulo Nogueira

Published on 27/07/2025 at 09:09

Updated on 27/07/2025 at 09:17

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Acidente no Porto do Açu em julho de 2025, quando guindaste tomba e carretel despenca no mar

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Video Reveals Details of Crane and Reel Accident at Port of Açu, No Injuries, But Warning for Risks in Port Operations

On July 25, 2025, around 12 p.m., a serious industrial accident was recorded at the Port of Açu. The incident involved the tipping over of a giant crane during a lifting operation.

How the Accident Happened at Port of Açu

The ground under the crane suddenly gave way. This caused the machine to lose stability and topple towards the quay and the sea.

In the video, you can see the large blue reel being lifted in the port yard. With the tipping of the crane, the reel also rolled and fell into the water.

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Risks, Prevention, and What Port Security Says

Accidents like this highlight the importance of constant ground inspection in heavy cargo operations. The soil in ports can present unexpected settling, especially near the quay.

Experts in the port and offshore sectors remind that structural analyses are essential. The use of monitoring technologies can prevent significant losses and risks to life, as occurred at Cherne 1 Petrobras last year.

Preventive maintenance, team training, and evacuation protocols make a difference in critical moments like this. The incident serves as a warning for the entire sector.

The Port of Açu has launched an investigation to determine the causes of the accident. Measures will be taken to enhance safety and prevent new occurrences.

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You can watch the full video of the accident right below. The images show how everything happened, from beginning to the surprising conclusion.

Watch, share, and pay attention to the importance of safety in port operations. Accidents like this reinforce the commitment to life and responsible work.

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Graduated in Electrical Engineering from one of the country's technical education institutions, the Instituto Federal Fluminense - IFF (formerly CEFET), he worked for several years in the offshore oil and gas, energy, and construction sectors. Today, with over 8,000 publications in online magazines and blogs on the energy sector, the focus is to provide real-time information on the Brazilian job market, macro and microeconomics, and entrepreneurship. For questions, suggestions, and corrections, please contact us at informe@clickpetroleoegas.com.br. Please note that we do not accept resumes at this contact.

Video Shows Giant Crane Toppling at Açu Port and Reel Falling Into the Sea; Accident Impresses Experts

Video Reveals Details of Crane and Reel Accident at Port of Açu, No Injuries, But Warning for Risks in Port Operations

How the Accident Happened at Port of Açu

Risks, Prevention, and What Port Security Says

Watch the Full Video and Share This Information

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Video Shows Giant Crane Toppling at Açu Port and Reel Falling Into the Sea; Accident Impresses Experts

Video Reveals Details of Crane and Reel Accident at Port of Açu, No Injuries, But Warning for Risks in Port Operations

How the Accident Happened at Port of Açu

Risks, Prevention, and What Port Security Says

Watch the Full Video and Share This Information

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