https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwbXI5JPsB8&ab_channel=PalasTreinamentos%26Coach
According to sources, an offshore survey vessel listed near the Albacora oil field in Brazil’s Campos Basin region. Up to now, no injuries and no pollution have been reported.
Specifically, the offshore vessel Carmen took on a list at approximately 0430 hours, on Friday 20, in Brazilian waters, and eventually sank half an hour later.
Given that the master ordered the crew to abandon the vessel, all 18 crewmembers that were onboard were rescued from the vessel’s rafts, and no injury was reported.
Prior to the incident, the vessel was conducting bathymetric survey work, according to operator OceanPact Geosciences. Thus, the video above shows the casualty taking place in challenging surface conditions.
Following the incident, the Brazilian Navy ordered OceanPact to maintain an oil pollution response presence at the scene in case fuel or debris from the vessel comes up to the surface.
For the time being, an inquiry into the circumstances of the sinking is under way.
In the meantime, Brazilian petroleum union Sindicato dos Petroleiros do Norte Fluminense (Sindipetro NF) called for strengthening the inspection system for offshore vessels serving in the sector.