# Maritime accidents in Pará, Brazil

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maritime-accidents-in-par-brazil
> Updated: 2026-11-03T19:44:47.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- The barge Lunna II sank near Santarém, Pará. (reported by 3 sources)
- The barge was transporting cargo from Manaus to Belém. (reported by 3 sources)
- The cargo included new motorcycles, trucks, and electronic products. (reported by 3 sources)
- There were no deaths or injuries resulting from the incident. (reported by 3 sources)
- No signs of environmental pollution were observed. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Lunna II was part of a convoy led by the pusher Coronel Heitor. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Santarém Fluvial Captaincy has opened an Administrative Inquiry into Navigation Accidents and Facts (IAFN). (reported by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barge-lunna-ii-sinks-near-santarm-brazil

### 2026-10-21: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ferryboat-so-domingos-vi-sinks-near-barcarena-brazil

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