Vessel "AMA BRASIL 1" will be transferred to the Shipyard for renovation

"The APOIO 3 vessel, which will be renamed AMA BRASIL 1, was transported by land to be renovated and adapted by the hands of the Master Ordálio Ferreira."

Full video of thesummary of the operation.

Tuesday, May 11, 2021, was characterized by the finalization of a large land transport operation of the APOIO 3 vessel. The acquiring of the ship by AMA Brazil for seaweed production projects of the species Kappaphycus alvarezii, through COOPERAQUA projects and AMA Brazil itself, with the support of the Coastal Agency, which is in the licensing phase by the Federal Government agencies. The vessel has ideal dimensions and characteristics for the necessary functions but was unused for some time. Reforms and adjustments, with replacement of wood, caulking, installation of sulphating equipment, new motorization and reversal system are necessary. All being well, it will be available for the second half of 2021, when the licensing processes must receive their due approvals for the Assignment of Use of the Union's Waters.

The president of AMA Brazil, Hermann Palmeira, coordinated the operation and transport

was accomplished with the support of BALBINO RESGATES E GUINCHOS Company, conducted by its owner, Alexandre Balbino who took the vessel from Praia Deserta, in São Sebastião, to Porto Novo, on the banks of the Juqueriquerê River, in Caraguatatuba where the Master, Ordálio Ferreira Shipyard is located, covering a short distance of approximately 20 kilometers. With the complexity and precision, the support of the company LIDERANÇA TERRAPLENAGEM and the team of its owner, Claudir Leite "Macarrão", jointly allowed for a quick and safe operation. Updates on the progress, renovations and adaptations of the new vessel AMA BRASIL 1, will also be posted on this website.

Full video of the complete operation