Navy and Civil Police investigate sinking of vessel with tons of corn in Marajó Bay

Marajó Bay: sinking of barge carrying grain generates contamination alert The Brazilian Navy and the Civil Police are investigating the circumstances and whether there was contamination in Marajó Bay after the sinking of a vessel transporting grains. The case involved a convoy made up of 25 barges loaded with corn. Part of them detached from the pusher and, according to the Navy, one sank with around two thousand tons of grain. The Port Authority reported this Wednesday (19) that it is investigating the causes of the accident that occurred on Monday (17) near Ilha do Capim, in Abaetetuba, in the northeast of Pará. ? Receive news from g1 Pará directly on WhatsAp The Navy also said that it has adopted measures for the safety of navigation in the region. The Vila dos Cabanos Police Station is also investigating the case and possible environmental damage. The company responsible has been notified and must present a study to refloat the vessel that sank. In a statement, Hidrovias do Brasil, responsible for the convoy, reported that it had taken all measures to contain the situation and isolate the area. The company also stated that it is available to the authorities. Vessel with grains sinks in Marajó Bay Reproduction / Tv Liberal Check out other news from the state on g1 PA