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The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier LFG Affluence en route from Vila do Conde lost engine power while approaching the entrance to the Port of Santos, Brazil, on 11 August. No damage, injuries or pollution were reported.
Vessel LFG AFFLUENCE, image credit: LFG AFFLUENCE
According to Santos Port Authority (APS), the vessel suffered engine failure at around 3:15 pm local time while entering the Santos navigation channel empty to load sugar. The pilot on board deployed both emergency anchors, allowing the vessel to slow down and come to a controlled stop without causing any allision with other objects. Five tug boats assisted the distressed vessel and towed it to the port's berthing area.
The Santos-Guarujá ferry service was temporarily disrupted. Authorities suspended ferry crossings as a precaution while the disabled bulk carrier was stabilised and a towing operation was being conducted.
