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On June 26, 2025, a tour operator has rescued dozens of passengers of the 'Silver Cloud', who were stranded on an atoll off northern WA's Kimberley coast. They were exploring the waters near Adele Island, a small, low-lying island 150 kilometres north of Cape Leveque, in small boats, but got caught by the outgoing tide. The cruise, was four nautical miles away, when tthe boats were caught by the rapid outgoing tide . They had to get out and make their way across coral beds to make it to new zodiacs and get to the ship. Several of them suffered twisted ankles andlots of scrapes, when crossing coral-filled shallows to reach safety. A small group of passengers had to wait hours into the night for the tide to turn. The 'Silver Cloud' has 20 inflatable boats, which were used to ferry some passengers to safety. Others had to wait hours in the small boats, in darkness, before the water rose enough to make it back. Report with photo: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-27/silversea-cruises-passengers-stranded-at-adele-island-off-wa/105468440

The 'El Venizelos' has been detained in the port of Marseille for three days after being subjected to an inspection by the Port Autonome de Marseille following the arrival on June 23, 2025. The inspection recommended the upgrade of certain onboard technical equipment to improve its readiness and performance, Algérie Ferries stated, without providing further details. With the 'El Venizelos' blocked in the port of Marseille, Algérie Ferries has lost a quarter of its fleet, consisting of four ships, but assured its customers that this inspection would not affect the scheduled voyages for the 2025 summer season, nor the readiness of the fleet. The 'El Venizelos' had arrived at the port of Algiers on June 19. On June 22 it set sail to Marseille, where it arrived on June 23, and was detained by the Ship Safety Center of the Interregional Maritime Directorate (Dirm Med) for eficiencies not made public within the framework of Port State Control (Paris Memorandum).

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Chittagong Port wants to construct new facility at Ananda Bazar, North Halishohor. It includes construction of breakwater for about 11km, dredging construction of a multi-purpose terminal and two container terminals. It is a project with a possible value above USD 2 Billion. After the decision of the government, PPPA communicated with ESG to nominate a suitable company for the project as a requirement of G2G PPP Policy of Bangladesh and they have nominated PSA Singapore.. Objective: To Provide a major gateway for the country's trade with the outside world Primary issue is the limiting factor in accommodating larger vessel sizes and so Chittagong Port Authority intends to construct the "Bay Terminal” to improve the quality of services and develop adequate facilities and decrease the pressure on the existing Chittagong Port. Enhance competitiveness of the country’s exports as prices of imported and exported commodities decrease as a result of shorter shipping time and lower shipping costs. Exporters would incur lower financial costs for their shipments due to the shorter processing and shipping time for their cargo.

On June 26, salvors started to recover the 'Provincia de Azuay', that sank on March 17 at Pier 2 in Veracruz. At around 6:00 p.m. that personnel from the Veracruz National Port System Administration (ASIPONA) started the work using a specialized crane.After the sinking, and as part of the environmental protocol, the Ministry of the Navy (SEMAR) hadimplemented containment barriers from the outset to prevent the spill of hydrocarbons or other polluting substances in the area. The authorities have not specified an estimated completion date for the salvage, but assured that vigilance will be maintained to minimize risks to navigation and the marine ecosystem of the port of Veracruz. Report with photos: https://imagendeveracruz.mx/policiaca/Inician-el-rescate-del-remolcador-que-se-hundio-frente-al-Malecon-de-Veracruz-20250626-0091.html

The Dutch Ministry of Defence, together with Belgium, has donated minehunters to Ukraine. The Dutch Zr. Ms. 'Vlaardingen' will bear the name 'Melitopol', after the Ukrainian city that has been temporarily occupied by the Russians. The ship was handed over at the Belgian naval base Zeebrugge. Later in 2025 the Zr.Ms. 'Makkum' will also be delivered. That ship will bear the name 'Henichesk', another temporarily occupied city in Ukraine. The ministry did not report what the Belgian ship BNS 'Narcis' will be called. The Ukrainian crew has been trained by Belgian and Dutch trainers, technicians and maintenance teams.

THE SUPER CYCLONE ‘AMPHAN’ (PRONUNCIATION: UM-PUN) (ECP: 926 HPA) OVER WEST CENTRAL BAY AND ADJOINING AREA MOVED NORTH- NORTHEASTWARDS AND NOW LIES OVER THE SAME AREA (LAT. 16.0°N, LONG. 86.7°E) AND WAS CENTRED AT 06 AM TODAY (19 MAY, 2020) ABOUT 890 KM SOUTHWEST OF CHATTOGRAM PORT, 840 KM SOUTHWEST OF COX’S BAZAR PORT, 785 KM SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF MONGLA PORT AND 775 KM SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF PAYRA PORT. IT IS LIKELY TO MOVE IN A NORTH-NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION AND MAY CROSS BANGLADESH COAST BETWEEN KHULNA-CHATTOGRAM DURING LATE NIGHT 19 MAY 2020 TO AFTERNOON / EVENING 20 MAY 2020. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WIND SPEED WITHIN 90 KMS OF THE CYCLONE CENTRE IS ABOUT 225 KPH RISING TO 245 KPH IN GUSTS/ SQUALLS. SEA WILL REMAIN VERY HIGH NEAR THE CYCLONE CENTRE. MARITIME PORTS OF MONGLA AND PAYRA HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO KEEP HOISTED DANGER SIGNAL NUBMER SEVEN (R) SEVEN. COASTAL DISTRICTS OF SATKHIRA, KHULNA, BAGHERHAT, JHALOKATHI, PIROZPUR, BORGUNA, PATUAKHALI, BHOLA, BARISHAL, LAXMIPUR, CHANDPUR AND THEIR OFFSHORE ISLANDS AND CHARS WILL COME UNDER DANGER SIGNAL NUMBER SEVEN (R) SEVEN. MARITIME PORTS OF CHATTOGRAM AND COX’S BAZAR HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO KEEP HOISTED DANGER SIGNAL NUBMER SIX (R) SIX. COASTAL DISTRICTS OF NOAKHALI, FENI, CHATTOGRAM AND COX’S BAZAR THEIR OFFSHORE ISLANDS AND CHARS WILL COME UNDER DANGER SIGNAL NUMBER SIX (R) SIX. UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM “AMPHAN” AND THE NEW MOON PHASE, THE LOW-LYING AREAS OF THE COASTAL DISTRICTS OF SATKHIRA, KHULNA, BAGHERHAT, JHALOKATHI, PIROZPUR, BORGUNA, PATUAKHALI, BHOLA, BARISHAL, LAXMIPUR, CHANDPUR, NOAKHALI, FENI, CHATTOGRAM AND THEIR OFFSHORE ISLANDS AND CHARS ARE LIKELY TO BE INUNDATED BY STORM SURGE OF 4-5 FEET HEIGHT ABOVE NORMAL ASTRONOMICAL TIDE. THE COASTAL DISTRICTS OF SATKHIRA, KHULNA, BAGHERHAT, JHALOKATHI, PIROZPUR, BORGUNA, PATUAKHALI, BHOLA, BARISHAL, LAXMIPUR, CHANDPUR, NOAKHALI, FENI, CHATTOGRAM AND THEIR OFFSHORE ISLANDS AND CHARS ARE LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE WIND SPEED UP TO 140-160 KPH IN GUSTS/ SQUALLS WITH HEAVY TO VERY HEAVY FALLS DURING THE PASSAGE OF THE STORM. ALL FISHING BOATS AND TRAWLERS OVER NORTH BAY AND DEEP SEA HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO TAKE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY AND WILL REMAIN IN SHELTER TILL FURTHER NOTICE.

Currently, more than 4,000 TEUs of import containers can be unloaded every day allowing vessels to complete loading and unloading goods at a faster rate, which helps reduce the vessels' stay time at jetties. Vessels' berth occupancy time that had reached 6-7 days last month came down to 3-4 days now, port officials said. The vessels' waiting time at the outer anchorage for getting berths has also dropped to 13-14 days from 16-18 days. Subsequently, the number of vessels waiting at the outer anchorage declined to 24 yesterday though the number hovered around 36 before the steps were taken. AIS Station -BDCGP

The 'Galapagos' was diverted to Jersey for fishing in English waters without a license on June 24, 2025. On the afternoon Rodrigue Sevalle, the skipper from Granville, was arrested at sea by the Jersey authorities. The captain had been trawling in English waters even though he did not hold a license.

The 'Ceutamar 5', with seven crew members on board, caught fire in the Bay of Algeciras at Punta del Rinconcillo, near the Refinery dock, heading towards the town of Palmones, on June 25, 2025, s Shortly after 5:30 p.m. The vessel operating alongside a container ship, which was anchored in the area, providied logistical support services at that time, Minutes after the fire broke out, two Boluda tugs intervened to extinguish the flames and to separate both ships. The crew members had to jump into the water and were rescued. Most of them were divers. They were transferred to the dock in good condition. No serious injuries have been reported. Two of them were treated for smoke inhalation, while neither of them required hospitalisation. The San Roque City Council activated its municipal Emergency Plan. Besides Salvamento Marítimo, also a Civil Guard vessel and the patrol boat 'Isla de León', based in Ceuta, participated in the joint operation to reinforce containment efforts and secure the area while the fire was extinguished. The Spanish Navy ship used a water cannon in this effort.The fire was extinguished, assisted by the Algeciras Fire Department, which responded, after being requested by the port authority, to cool the burning vessel. Six firefighters and three vehicles were dispatched to the scene. After the fire was extinguished, the 'Ceutamar 5' was towed to a nearby pier in the port of Algeciras. The vessel's wheelhouse had almost completely burned down with only the supporting frames left standing. Local officials have assured that the incident did not result in any pollution. Reports with photos and video: https://www.diarioarea.com/algeciras/juan-jesus-rodriguez-ruiz-velasco-toros-feria-algeciras-puerta-grande/ https://www.lavozdelsur.es/ediciones/provincia-cadiz/campo-gibraltar/preocupacion-por-enorme-columna-humo-barco-durante-repostaje-en-estrecho-reportan-explosiones_336949_102.html https://www.lavozdelsur.es/ediciones/provincia-cadiz/campo-gibraltar/siete-tripulantes-se-lanzan-mar-escapar-llamas-barco-incendiado-en-bahia-algeciras_336962_102.html https://www.8directo.com/puerto/puerto-desactiva-plan-autoproteccion-incendio-embarcacion-servicio_626379_102.html https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/video-fire-ignites-on-supply-boat-near-spains-algeciras-port-all-seven-crew-rescued

A global petition aiming to draw the attention of the general public to the problems of over 150 000 seafarers that cannot leave or cannot joint ship crews due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative belongs to the International Marittime Organization (IMO) Goodwill Maritime Ambassador for Bulgaria Capt. Andriyan Evtimov. The purpose is to have the document signed online by at least the same number of people as that of the blocked by the COVID-19 seafarers, and then send it to the IMO member-state governments with an appeal for immediate and urgent measures to facilitate the movement of seafaring personnel. Currently, only a few countries permit crewmember exchange in their ports, which has a direct negative impact on seafarers’ wellbeing, on the safety of navigation and the global supply chains. The petition, which can be accessed at www.seafarersmatter.com, draws to the attention of the governments that the maritime industry is the backbone of world trade and any continuation of the restrictive measures currently in place against the seafarers would lead to detrimental effect for the global economy. More than 90% of world trade takes place by sea and the seafarers are those who constantly and in personal deprivation carry out their mission ensuring the operation of the supply chains, including such for medical supplies to combat the pandemic. You can access the petition online at www.seafarersmatter.com

The Department of Shipping (DoS) has asked the shipping lines not to realise container detention charge on import and export shipments during the lockdown period, spurred by COVID-19 outbreak. The shipping lines are also advised not to impose any new or additional charges until May 5 when the 41-day shutdowns end. The department issued the advisory on Wednesday, which sparked resentment among the shipping agents in the country. Usually, containers get free time for 14 days after the common landing date and thereafter charged between $5 and $10 per day as detention charge until the importers return those to the port or off-docks. Associate director of Transmarine Logistics Ltd, the local agent of Yang Ming Line, Mohammad Ahsanuzzaman told the FE on Thursday most shipping lines operate their fleet on a leasing basis and pay for the rental daily. Due to the prolonged congestions at the Chittagong port, the containers now have to stay for 15 days at the outer anchorage and at berth, compared with a minimum of three to four days in recent past, he said. During the shutdown period, the containers are lying at the Chittagong port for several weeks when the designated free days expire. "The shipping lines will have to pay container rent besides the opportunity cost, but now the shipping department is asking us not to charge detention fee on importers, which is a mere cost recovery for the liners. This is not acceptable at all when you consider the impact of COVID-19 has on us," he said. "Shipping lines will incur huge financial losses if the order is implemented," said Mr Ahsanuzzaman. Chairman of the Bangladesh Shipping Agents Association (BSAA) Ahsanul Huq Chowdhury told the FE on Thursday vessels are staying at the outer anchorage and berth for weeks and counting millions of taka as demurrage. Deptt order angers shipping agentsA few days back, shipping agents had requested the government to waive some charges like port dues, pilotage fees, berthing and unbreathing tariffs, quay gantry crane, loading or discharging the container, storage charges, container and non-CPA equipment, and store rent for containers at off-docks. "The government paid no heed to our appeal rather issued an order not to realise the detention charge," Mr Chowdhury said. He said the department issued the advisory in line with the measures taken in Indian ports. But the reality is there is no such congestions in Indian ports and vessels there enter and leave in time while at the Chittagong port an additional two weeks are required in ship handling, he said. After the shipping department's advisory, he wrote that the imposition or waiver of detention charge of containers depends on foreign principals. "The principals may not consider the waiving of the container detention charge unless the government waives or reduces port tariffs for vessels," he noted. AIS station, Chittagong