On Monday night, the Singapore-flagged container ship Seaspan Empire collided with two barges, FB-15 and FB-14, while attempting to enter the Port of Santos. The incident was captured via satellite, revealing that the cargo ship, unable to dock due to insufficient space, struck the barges upon exiting the port. The accident occurred around 9:30 PM, creating significant distress in the port area, especially after four crew members jumped into the sea just moments before the collision.

The FB-15 was towing the inactive FB-14 toward Guarujá at the time of the impact. Fortunately, the crew aboard the FB-15, which included a captain and three sailors, escaped injury during the incident. The barges typically provide transportation for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians, raising concerns about the safety measures at the busy port following the collision.

Authorities, including the Environmental, Infrastructure and Logistics Department of Santos (Semil), are investigating the incident, and the situation raises questions about maritime safety protocols in one of the busiest ports in Brazil. This event is part of ongoing discussions regarding port traffic management and the necessity for improved navigational safety measures in densely populated maritime routes like those surrounding Santos and Guarujá.