Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Longevity-Diva

On April 24, 2026, a significant fire erupted from a port crane at the berth of the bulk carrier 'Longevity Diva' in Rio Grande (Position: 32° 03' S 052° 04' W). The incident took place around 10 a.m. while the crane was in the midst of transferring fertilizer cargo from the vessel, which had previously arrived from Taizhou. The sudden blaze led to an explosion, resulting in the immediate cessation of all port operations with no clear timeline for resumption. Fortunately, the crane operator escaped unharmed and was rescued with the aid of a bulldozer. However, two additional individuals were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation. Firefighters reported that cables on the crane snapped, contributing to the disaster. The flames also reached the hull of the 'Longevity Diva', prompting firefighting efforts to commence from the ship’s deck. The vessel was subsequently relocated to facilitate the firefighting tug 'Saam Antares' (MMSI: 710002370) to access the burning crane directly from the water. Regrettably, the crane was completely destroyed in the fire. Authorities are currently investigating the underlying cause of this alarming incident. As of April 28, 2026, the bulk carrier remains stationary at the port, awaiting further developments in the situation. For visual coverage, a report with photos can be found at https://diarinho.net/materia/671221/Urgente--guindaste-do-porto-de-Itajai-pega-fogo.