The Brazilian Navy has confirmed the Polaris-owned MV Stellar Banner vessel, which was transporting 300,000 mt of Vale’s iron ore, had two leaks in its structure, according to a media report. The Navy did not inform if any iron ore leaked into the ocean.
The vessel transporting Vale’s iron ore is currently stranded following a maneuver by the ship’s captain. The vessel was bound to the Port of Qingdao, China, and was expected to arrive at April 4.
The Brazilian Navy is yet to determine the causes of the incident. All crew members were evacuated from the vessel with no harm.