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The sanctioned 'Iris' (ex 'North Sky') passed through the Kara Gate entering Russia’s Northern Sea Route on June 24, likely heading for the Arctic LNG 2 plant. The move came after the vessel spent months in ballast idling in the Barents Sea. The vessel is currently displaying Sabetta as destination on AIS; possibly a ruse. A visit by a blocked LNG carrier to the unsanctioned Yamal LNG project would be a highly unusual and potentially risky move by project owner Novatek. For much of the past nine months a dozen sanctioned LNG carriers have remained largely idle and scattered across the Barents Sea on the European side and the Sea of Japan in the Far East, waiting for Arctic sea ice to recede.

The 'Betim',while being docked at the Chorao Island ramp, sank on June 23, 2025, due to one of its tanks being flooded with water. The issue may have arisen from water not being properly drained from the tanks. The air tanks are at the bottom of the vessel to maintain the buoyancy of the ferryboat. Despite the efforts of the fire brigade and large water pumps being deployed, the vessel could not be kept aflloat. Three two-wheeler vehicles belonging to the ferry staff submerged with the ferry. Local authorities were expected to initiate a probe into the circumstances that led to the ferry's sinking. Reports with photos and video: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/122032571.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst https://www.heraldgoa.in/goa/goa/ferry-boat-sinks-while-anchored-at-chorao-island-no-casualties-reported/424235 https://www.prudentmedia.in/general/anchored-ferry-boat-sinks-at-chorao/33578.html

The 'Dieva' was detained in Yalova with 10 deficiencies , four of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention, on June 19, 2025: 1) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Expired 2) Emergency systems - Emergency source of power - emergency generator Not as required 3) Emergency systems - Emergency lighting, battieries and switches Insufficient 4) Pollution Prevention - Conditions for exemption Invalid The vessel was released again on June 24. The last detention was on May 28, 2025, in Gemlik with 33 deficiencies for eight days. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

After the Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Construction has managed to rectify the issue which was detected with the liquid natural ga system of the 'Spirit of Tasmania IV'', and the ship has been undertaking sea trials, the Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff on June 22 revealed that the ferry was expected to leave Scotland and make its way to Australia in 10 days' time. The journey would take about six weeks, with the predicted arrival in Hobart in August, where it will receive final fit-outs. Its berth in Devonport is not expected to be completed until at least Oct 2026. It is unclear what will happen to the ferry until it can be used to transport passengers between Tasmania and the mainland. The two new ferries have a dual fuel system, meaning that they can run on both diesel and LNG. Upgrading the LNG facilities in Devonport will trigger more that $70 million in private investment and create 150 construction jobs and 15 ongoing roles. 50,000 tonnes of carbon emissions are to be saved by switching to LNG.

The "Sormovskiy-3052" was detained in Mersin with 10 deficiencies , two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention, on June 18, 2025: 1) Structural conditions - Hull - Corrosion Corroded 2) Water/Weathertight - Doors Not properly maintained The vessel was released again on June 23 and permitted a single voyage to Nizhengorodskaya Oblast for permanent repairs. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591