The institutional response was swift. The Regional Labor Prosecutor’s Office of Rio de Janeiro (MPT-RJ) filed an urgent Public Civil Action against Marinsa de México, its Brazilian subsidiary, local partner entities and the international P&I insurer British Marine.

In May 2026, the 23rd Labor Court of Rio de Janeiro issued an injunction ordering the payment of approximately BRL 3.07 million in outstanding wages, alongside the immediate supply of fuel and provisions and the assisted repatriation of the affected crew members.

Today, Lagunero remains moored at Renave Shipyard in Niterói (RJ), where she continues under judicial arrest. Public AIS records continue to place the vessel at the shipyard, with no indication that she has returned to commercial service.

Next thursday, another vessel. Another story. Another chapter of Por Onde Anda?