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The US Coast Guard medevaced a crew member from the 'Aetos', en route from Masan to Panama, off San Francisco, on the evening of June 10, 2025. District 11 watchstanders received a call on June 8 at approximately 10 a.m. , from the captain of the ship, reporting that a 40-year-old crew member aboard was exhibiting symptoms of appendicitis while the vessel was sailing approximately 820 miles off the coast. The watchstanders advised the captain to meet at a rendezvous point and coordinated the launch of an HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from the Air Station Ventura. The aircrew transited to Air Station San Francisco to refuel and began their flight to the 'Aetos' n June 10 at approximately 5 p.m. The helicopter arrived on scene 185 miles off San Francisco at approximately 7 p.m., hoisted the patient aboard and began their transit to the San Francisco International Airport, where the patien was transferred to awaiting emergency medical services at approximately 9 p.m. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4215390/coast-guard-medevacs-man-185-miles-offshore-san-francisco/

A Division Bench of the High Court has directed the Vizhinjam Port Authority to detain the 'MSC Manasa F' in Vizhinjam on June 12, 2025. The directive came in response to a petition filed by the Cashew Export Promotion Council. The petition stated that the sunken 'MSC Elsa 3' was supposed to reach Vizhinjam with a cashew cargo on board, alleging a loss of ₹6 crore due to the accident. The court ordered the detention of the 'MSC Manasa F' and that the ship will be released upon presentation of a demand draft of ₹6 crore to the court. The High Court will reconsider the petition on June 12 at 1:45 p.m..

On June 9, 2025, the 'Avalon M' was detained in Varna with 13 deficiencies: 1) Certificate & Doc - SOPEP Not as required 2) Certificate & Doc - Log-books/compulsory entries Not as required 3) Certificate & Doc - Records of rest No records 4) Certificate & Doc - Civil liability for Oil Pollution Damage Cert Not as required 5) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Record Book Not as required 6) Pollution Prevention - Cargo heating systems - cat y substances Not as required 7) Pollution Prevention - Other (Marpol Annex V) Other 8)) Fire safety - Other (Fire safety) Other 9) Safety of navigation - Estabilishment of working language onbord Not as required 10) Safety of navigation - Electronic charts Inoperative 11) Emergency systems - Emergency lighting, batteries and switches Not as required 12) Water/Weathertight - Manholes/flush scuttles Not as required 13) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on June 11 and left the port en route to Kulevi with an ETA as of June 17. On June 13 the ship was NUC in pos. 42° 11' N 032° 05' E. The last detention was on Sep 23, 2024, in Constanta with 20 deficiencies for 11 days. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Aboard the 'Carnival Sunrise' a massive brawl erupted on the Lido deck during a Bahamas cruise in June 2025. Passengers exchanged punches and hurled chairs, sparking panic among onlookers. Carnival Cruise Line, reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy, swiftly acted. The company confirmed that those responsible were identified through videos and witness accounts, removed at the next port. The incident, which occurred near the ship’s pizzeria, underscores growing concerns about disruptive behaviour on cruises as the company ramps up measures to ensure safety. Carnival’s response signals a robust effort to curb a troubling trend. Videos captured by passengers depicted the chaos, with objects flying and shouts echoing across the deck. The security team’s prompt intervention was vital in preventing serious injuries, though the episode left a lasting impact on many travelers’ experiences. The Carnival Cruise Line was intensifying its safety protocols for the bustling 2025 summer season. Operating 27 ships and serving millions annually, the company rolled out a new strategy to communicate its rules. Since early June, every stateroom receives a letter outlining the “Have Fun, Be Safe” code of conduct. The message is unequivocal: any behavior jeopardizing the safety or well-being of others will lead to fines, immediate disembarkation, and a lifetime ban.

The "Premier" was detained on June 6, 2025, in Bakar with 18 deficiencies, six of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangements for rescue boats Inoperative 2) Life saving Appliances - Stowage and provision of liferafts Not as required 3) Fire safety - Remote Means of control (Machinery spaces) Inoperative 4) Fire safety - Fixed fire exthinguishing installation Inoperative 5) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of training 6) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on June 12 and dropped anchor off the port of Rijeka. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591