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Maritime accidents in Pará, Brazil

Overview

Two separate maritime incidents involving cargo and passenger vessels occurred in the state of Pará, Brazil, within a two week period.

On October 21, the ferryboat São Domingos VI sank near Barcarena while traveling from Belém to the Marajó archipelago. Eleven people, including crew and passengers, were rescued, and no persons were reported missing. Authorities are investigating whether overloading or intense tides caused the sinking.

On November 3, the Lunna II barge sank near Santarém while transporting motorcycles, trucks, and electronics between Manaus and Belém. The Brazilian Navy reported no deaths, injuries, or environmental pollution. An official inquiry has been launched to determine the causes of the shipwreck.

Entities

Brazilian Navy · Belém · São Domingos VI · Breves · Santarém

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Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Barge Lunna II sinks near Santarém, Brazil

    The Lunna II barge, carrying new vehicles and electronics, sank near Santarém, Brazil. No injuries or environmental pollution were reported, and an investigation is underway.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Ferryboat São Domingos VI sinks near Barcarena, Brazil

    The ferryboat São Domingos VI sank near Barcarena, Brazil, during a trip from Belém to Breves. Eleven people were rescued, and authorities are investigating potential overloading as the cause.

Sources

brasilemfolhas.com.br · folhadoprogresso.com.br · paraonline.com.br