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The ship Stella Banner sank today off the coast of Maranhão, in a deep-water location, after being stranded for 3 months while transporting ore to Vale. According to the Brazilian Navy, the decision was made to avoid greater damage to other vessels and the environment.
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But this decision is controversial, with both pro and con positions regarding the measure:
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Against the Forced Sinking of the Ship
1) A large amount of material that can pollute the sea has been incorporated into the environment, including electronic components, cargo residues, oil residues, etc.;
2) The materials cannot be recycled, including the thousands of tons of steel from the hull and superstructure;
3) There will be expenses from the insurer in addition to the costs of the salvage operations already executed.
In Favor of the Forced Sinking of the Ship
1) Mitigates the risk to navigation in the area;
2) Mitigates the risk to the environment, given the proximity of the grounding to the Manuel Luís Marine State Park.
3) Avoids the work of dismantling the ship.
What other pro or con factors regarding the sinking can be mentioned?
Owner of the ship: Polaris Shipping Co., Ltd.
Source: Leonardo Roncetti Director of Offshore Structure Projects and Maritime Works
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