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340 kilograms cocaine found by divers in Santos
The Brazilian Federal Police have seized around 340 kilograms of cocaine from the ' Green K Max 1' at the Port of Santos during a joint inspection operation involving the Brazilian Navy, Federal Revenue Service, and Santos Port Authority on May 10, 2026, inside a submerged compartment in the hull, while it was docked at the port and preparing to sail to Europe. Police divers, along with divers from the Brazilian Navy, searched the vessel underwater and recovered several bundles of cocaine hidden in the ship’s sea chest. The operation recovered around 341 kg of the illicit substance. The ship had arrived from Mangalore and Paradip and was loading cargo before departing for Poland. The operation was carried out after intelligence work and risk monitoring at the Port of Santos. Crew members aboard the vessel had spotted a suspicious small craft near the ship while it was at anchor and informed authorities. After the drugs were removed from the vessel, the seized material was taken to the Federal Police headquarters in Santos for forensic examination. The authorities also opened an investigation to identify those responsible for the attempted international drug trafficking operation. The Brasilian authorities described the operation as complex because the drugs had been hidden in a submerged section of the ship that required divers to access. Report with photo: https://www.marineinsight.com/brazilian-navy-federal-police-seize-340-kg-cocaine-hidden-on-greek-bulker-at-port-of-santos/?fbclid=Iwb21leARxrdxjbGNrBHGt0WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHhFLo4tYMDpqYWuJ3PQ9aAeed03kZaOOmNUqEy8wmlcJEEl4vWwxfp_OnZ8X_aem_PRCumAaw6Xlzi3MqWhrsXQ
Investigation in allision identified gaps in protocols
An investigation into the collision of the two freighters 'Golden Cecilie' and 'Green K-Max 1' in Plumper Sound on March 30, 2020, identified gaps in one of the vessel’s protocols for adverse weather. Crews aboard the 'Golden Cecilie,' had noticed the freighter was drifting and the anchor was dragging. Unsuccessful attempts were made to drop a port anchor and stop the vessel from drifting towards athe 'Green K-Max 1'- Engineers started the engine in an attempt to move away from the nearby vessel, but the 'Golden Cecilie' continued to drift and allided with the vessel twice, leaving a large hole in the hull of the 'Golden Cecilie'. The anchor chains of both freighters became entangled, and they requested pilots and assist tugs to help untangle them and escort each vessel back to their anchorages. The Transportation Safety Board found that despite having an approved safety management system, there were gaps in the 'Golden Cecilie'’s preparedness for adverse weather. “When vessels are at anchor, crews need to collect weather forecasts from all available sources in a timely manner; be aware of the risk factors that can lead to dragging anchor, in particular excessive freeboard and inadequate ballasting; and ensure that the main engines, anchors, and deck machinery are ready so that corrective action can be taken at the first sign of dragging anchor,” the report concluded. The vessel’s operator, SeaTeam Management Pte Ltd., amended their protocols in response. At the time, the accident prompted calls for better management of anchorages to avoid collisions and the potential for an oil spill.
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