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| RIO DE JANEIRO – The Chilean Navy on Sunday released an image of the Brazilian Yacht ‘Endless Sea’ which sank on Saturday in Antarctica. The photo shows the boat stuck in ice at Maxwell Bay, Ardley Cove, in front of the Chilean Antarctic base Presidente Eduardo Frei, reported Brazilian online media.
Endless Sea (Photo: Chile Navy)
| ANTARCTIC STATION COMANDANTE FERRAZ – A fire in the Brazilian military research base in Antarctica has wounded two and one is missing. According to the Brazilian Navy, the fire broke out early Saturday morning.
Antarctic Station Comandante Ferraz Ablaze (Photo: G1 Mundo)
| RIO DE JANEIRO – A sailor was killed and two were injured in a fire that hit the aircraft carrier Sao Paulo in the early hours of Wednesday. The warship is docked at Ilha das Cobras, in Rio de Janeiro.
Aircraft Carrier Sao Paulo (Photo: brasilnewsbrasil.blogspot.com)
| LONDON – The Brazilian Navy has signed a contract worth £133 million ($208 million USD) with BAE Systems for the supply of three Ocean Patrol Vessels and ancillary support services. The contract also contains a Manufacturing License to enable further vessels of the same class to be constructed in Brazil.
Ocean Patrol Boats (Photo: defenseindustrydaily.com)
| VITORIA, Brazil – Five Brazilian Navy warships are open for public inspection this weekend at Vitoria Harbor. The five vessels, Corvette Borroso, Frigates Niteroi and Greenhalgh, Tankers Bosisio and Almirante Gastao Motta, are open from 2 pm to 5:30 pm Saturday and Sunday. The tours are free.
Brazilian Navy Frigate Niteroi (F-40) (Photo: Brazil Navy)
