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crashed into Oldenburg Railway Bridge 16.08.25 https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/schiffskollision-in-oldenburg-bahnstrecke-zwei-stunden-gesperrt,oldenburg-126.html

The "Radcliffe R. Latimer" proceeded to Thunder Bay, Ontario, on Aug 16 with own power for permanent repairs. The ship was escorted by the tug "Wilfred M. Cohen“ on its way.

On Aug 14, the Ukraine launched a long-range drone attack on the port of Olya and sank the 'Port Olya 4'. Ukraine's General Staff claim that the ship was loaded with Shahed-type drone components and ammunition from Iran. Olya Port is a key logistic hub for Iranian military supplies to Russia.

The 'Express 5' suffered engine problems on Aug 13, which have not yet been resolved as of Aug 15, and therefore the ferry was also sailing slower than usual, because only three of four engines were in operation. The 'Express 5' has been inspected by experts from the engine manufacturer Wärtsila, and replacement of the damaged pump was underway. It has also been decided to carry out an engine cleaning inside, which will be completed during the course of the day. Therefore, the 'Express 5' was expected to be back on four engines on the morning of Aug 16.

The "Azra C" was detained on Aug 6, in Istanbul, Turkiye with 54 deficiencies, 26 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Civil liability for Bunker Oil pollution damage cert Missing 2) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boats Missing 3) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Not properly maintained 4) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangements for survival craft Not as required 5) Life saving Appliances - Operational readliness of lifesaving Appliances Not as required 6) Life saving Appliances - Stowage and provision of liferafts Not properly stowed 7) Emergency systems - Enclosed space entry and rescue drills Not as required 8)) Fire safety - Fire pump and its pipes' Not as required 9) Fire safety - Ventilation Inoperative 10) Structural conditions - Beams, frames, floors corrosion Damaged 11) Structural conditions - Closing devices/watertight doors Damaged 12) Structural conditions - Ballast, fuel and other tanks' Not as required 13) Structural conditions - Other (Structural conditions) Other 14) Living and working - Safe means of access Damaged 15) Living and working - Safe means of access Deck- hold/tank Not as required 16) Living and working - Electrical Unsafe 17) Living and working - Anchoring devices Not as required 18) Living and working - Other (Crew accommodation) Not as required 19) Water/Weathertight - Ventilators, air pipes and casings Damaged 20) Water/Weathertight - Ventilators, air pipes and casings Cracked 21) Water/Weathertight - Doors Not properly maintained 22) Water/Weathertight - Covers (hatchways,- portable,- tarpaulin etc) Not properly maintained 23) Water/Weathertight - Manholes /flush scuttles Not as required 24) Pollution Prevention - Sewage discharge connection Not as required 25) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management System Malfunctioning 26) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 15 and permitted a single voyage to Misrata for permanent repairs. The last detention was on Jan 27 in Haifa with 14 deficiencies for one day.

On Aug 14, 2025, the 'Tenacity Venture', enroute from Gibraltar to Constanta with a cargo of 90730 tons oil, suffered an engine failure while transiting the Bosphorus. Ship traffic passing through the strait was temporarily suspended in both directions. The tanker slowed down off Kandilli. The response was coordinated by the Istanbul Vessel Traffic Services Centre. Under the guidance, the vessel was safely towed to Büyükdere by the ' Kurtsama 8', 'Kurtarma 5' and 'Kurtarma 11' and secured at the anchorage in pos. 41° 06' N 029° 04' E. No oil pollution was observed.

After repairs, the 'Holcim' set off from the Knierim Yard in Kiel on Aug 14 at around 10:30 p.m., the 'Allagrande' entered the Kiel Canal on Aug 15 at around 6 a.m., both yachts destinated to Portsmouth, where the second leg of the Ocean Race will start on Aug 17. Everything must now be right for the teams to arrive in England on time for the start of the second leg: The route from Kiel to Portsmouth is around 500 miles. However, the wind forecast looked good. The other five Imoca yachts have already arrived in Portsmouth; the French team Biotherm won ahead of German sailor Boris Herrmann. Mapei and Holcim would need a victory in Spain to have a chance at the title in the remainder of the race. After the second leg, the protest hearing will determine who was responsible for the collision Kiel. The case is complicated.

Beached at Gadani 16.08.25 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1207841924694506&set=a.404370651708308

Beached at Aliaga 15.08.25

On Aug 12 the 'Solong' was towed to breakers in Ghent by the tug ' Multratug 36' wirh the 'Multratug 35' as steering tug. The ship had been sold to breakers after unloading the gutted container cargo in Aberdeen. Report with photo: https://www.omroepzeeland.nl/nieuws/17698907/rampschip-door-sluizen-van-terneuzen-gesleept?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMNAqhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHq3S0trv3qkpQeJ51YFkLTTJiSBEd30j9dNC3ttvTN6HWQ7tTvt3lXy6aHu2_aem_5am71imXholWxjNj_PbgPw

The "NS Spirit" was detained on Aug 13, 2025, in Karadeniz Eregli with 18 deficiencies, 15 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Living and working - Medical equipment Not as required 2) Living and working - Pipes, wires (insulation) Not as required 3) Living and working - Obstruction /slipping etc Not as required 4) Living and working - Lighting (working spaces) Not as required 5) Alarms - General alarm Not as required 6) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Operation of machinery Not as required 7) Certificate & Doc - Tonnage certificate Missing 8)) Certificate & Doc - Other (Certificates) Other 9) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boats Not ready for use 10) Water/Weathertight - Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage Not as required 11) Water/Weathertight - Doors Damaged 12) Pollution Prevention - Other (Marpol Annex I) Other 13) Safety of navigation - Navigation records Not as required 14) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of training 15) Emergency systems - Enclosed space entry and rescue drills Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 15 and proceeded to Istanbul anchorage. The last detention was on Jan 3.

The "Shira-E" was detained on July 22, 2025, in Iskenderun with 23 deficiencies, seven of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Life saving Appliances - Operation of Life saving App. Lack of familiarity 2) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Expired 3) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage plan Not as required 4) Alarms - Fire alarms Inoperative 5) Structural conditions - Stability/strength/loading information Missing 6) Fire safety - Remote Means of control Inoperative 7) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water record book Not properly filled The vessel was released again on Aug 14 and left the port enroute to Ashdod with an ETA as of Aug 16.

On Aug 14, 2025, the 'Tenacity Venture', enroute from Gibraltar with a cargo if 90730 tons oil, suffered an engine failure while transiting the Bosphorus. Ship traffic passing through the strait was temporarily suspended in both directions. The tanker slowed down off Kandilli. The response was coordinated by the Istanbul Vessel Traffic Services Centre. Under the guidance, the vessel was safely towed to Büyükdere by the ' Kurtsama 8', 'Kurtarma 5' and 'Kurtarma 11' and secured at thr anchorage. No oil pollution was observed.

The situation of the ' Moby Drea' has become so complicated that the Adriatic country's Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure has ordered the Messina-based shipping company Med Fuel to leave its territorial waters within a week. The matter has reached the highest levels of government in the country, in a joint action in which, in response to protests from the city of Split, the vessel's presence violates Croatian law. Brodosplit stated that the shipyard operated in compliance with the Occupational Safety Act and current regulations, and official authorization for the work was obtained. The environmental inspection determined that the shipowner did not comply with the procedures required by the EU Regulation on the transboundary movement of hazardous waste, a responsibility that Brodosplit does not assume. This procedure is the sole responsibility of the shipowner. In this specific case, the waste was planned to be disposed of in Germany, after obtaining the necessary permits from the competent authorities in Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, and Germany. Brodosplit states that this does not involve 350 tons of toxic waste, but rather nearly 350 tons of asbestos-containing panels, a common component in ships built before 2001, as not all panels can be removed.

The legal woes for the MSC were continuing in India, with the Kerala High Court continuing to side with plaintiffs and attach MSC vessels as collateral for the growing number of claims. Twice this week, the court has ordered ships detained at the Vizhinjam Port pending a bond from MSC. On Aug 14, was the latest court hearing after six separate admiralty claims were filed. According to the court papers, the suits alleged that fishing nets, wire ropes, and other fishing material became entangled with debris from the 'MSC Elsa 3'. The court issued an interim order to detain the 'MSC Makoto II' at the port pending a bond. Earlier in the week, four Indian fishermen simultaneously filed claims with the High Court at the beginning of the week for damages incurred to their fishing vessels. According to the individual claims filed with the court, the four individuals said their vessels had been damaged by debris floating below the surface after the 'MSC Elsa 3' went down. They also said that debris had become entangled in their fishing nets, causing severe damage. They also included claims for lost metal chains, ropes, and other fishing gear. The filings were timed to the call of the 'MSC Palermo' at Vizhinjam. They demanded the arrest of the vessel, until their claims could be heard by the court. The High Court found for the plaintiffs and ordered the detention of the vessel at the port on Aug 12. The company’s representatives were able to post a bond against the claims. The vessel was released and resumed its voyage on Aug 13. These, however, were the fourth and fifth times that the court had detained an MSC vessel due to claims. In June, the 'MSC Polo II' was briefly detained for a claim by the Cashew Board, and four days later, the 'MSC Manasa F' was also detained. Both times, the company was able to post bonds for the release of the ships. The 'MSC Akiteta II' was detained in relation to the $1 billion claim filed by the state. MSC has not posted a bond to release the ship, which was originally detained on July 8. The ship remained at the Vizhinjam port as of Aug 16 with little prospect of being released in the short term.

Beached at Alang 15.08.25 https://www.facebook.com/reel/734697746115296

The 'Federal Yamaska' ran aground on the t. Lawrence River, enroute from Trois Rivières to Montreal on Aug 12, 2025, and remained stuck in pos. 45° 48' N 073° 19' W following a complete loss of engine near Verchères, Quebec. The vessel, which was carrying a cargo of sugar, remained partially within the main shipping channel. However, the Canadian Coast Guard confirmed that other ships were able to navigate safely around the grounded bulk carrier. Despite tug assistance the ship remained stuck as of Aug 15.

A fire broke out aboard the 'Marie Maersk', enroute from Rotterdam to Tanjung Pelabas, near Liberia, off the coast of West Africa, on Aug 13, 2025. The vessel was now headed to Liberia for land-based firefighting efforts. The crew had detected smoke coming from containers on the deck of the vessel. The ship’s firefighting measures were immediately deployed. The condition of the vessel was reported to be largely stable, and all crew members were safe. SMIT Salvage has dispatched two firefighting tugs, the 'Captain Cat' and 'Med Rigel', to assist the vessel. The propulsion, steering, and navigational systems were unaffected.

Around 300 passengers were evacuated from the 'Megastar' on Aug 12, 2025, not long after midnight, after a bus parked on the vehicle deck caught fire. The fire did not affect the Megastar's operations Thursday, nor Estonian shipping line Tallink's ferry services more generally. The blaze was spotted shortly before the ferry docked at Helsinki's West Terminal, Helsinki Rescue Department reported, and around 300 passengers on board were evacuated. There was no immediate danger of the fire spreading further. No injuries were sustained, and there was no information about other damage.

After repairs, the 'Holcim' set off from the Knierim Yard in Kiel on Aug 14 at around 10:30 p.m., the 'Allagrande' entered the Kiel Canal on Aug 15 at around 6 a.m., both yachts destinated to Portsmouth, where the second leg of the Ocean Race will start on Aug 17. Everything must now be right for the teams to arrive in England on time for the start of the second leg: The route from Kiel to Portsmouth is around 500 miles. However, the wind forecast looked good. The other five Imoca yachts have already arrived in Portsmouth; the French team Biotherm won ahead of German sailor Boris Herrmann. Mapei and Holcim would need a victory in Spain to have a chance at the title in the remainder of the race. After the second leg, the protest hearing will determine who was responsible for the collision Kiel. The case is complicated.