Port of Itajaí Initiates Removal of 133-Year-Old Shipwreck to Enhance Operations
The Port of Itajaí in Brazil has embarked on a significant project to remove the wreck of the merchant ship Pallas, which has been submerged in a critical shipping channel for over 130 years. This initiative is part of a broader modernization effort aimed at deepening the channel to accommodate larger vessels. The Pallas, a ship built in England in 1891 and incorporated into the Brazilian fleet the same year, was scuttled in 1893 during the Federalist Revolution to prevent its capture by rebels. The wreck has since obstructed access to the port, limiting its operational capacity. The removal is expected to facilitate safe maneuvers, increase productivity, and reduce logistics costs, thereby strengthening the port's competitiveness. The project, which includes dredging and other infrastructure improvements, is financed by the federal government at a cost of $158.8 million. 
