Skandi Amazonas, an anchor handling tug supply vessel operated by DOF, was deliberately grounded off the coast of Rio de Janeiro State after suffering hull damage near Macaé on 15 May 2026.
The incident occurred when the AHTS struck a rock close to the southeastern Brazilian port town, causing a breach in the hull. To reduce the risk of sinking, the crew intentionally ran the vessel aground around 200 m from the shoreline.
Support vessels from Porto de Impetiba were dispatched to assist the operation. Authorities safely evacuated 12 non-essential crewmembers, while 17 personnel remained on board to support recovery efforts. No injuries were reported.
Brazilian port authorities also installed a containment boom around Skandi Amazonas as a precautionary measure. No oil spill or other signs of pollution had been identified at the time of reporting.
A spokesperson for DOF said the company was monitoring the situation and would arrange for the vessel’s transfer to a suitable port. The company also confirmed that an investigation into the probable cause of the incident is underway.
Skandi Amazonas has been operating in Brazil since 2024 under charter to Petrobras.
