X-Press Feeders as the former operator of the 'X-Press Pearl', has challenged the recent Sri Lankan Supreme Court ruling that ordered the company to pay an initial $1 billion in damages within one year related to the vessel’s casualty. The judgment, handed down in late July 2025, has been called by the London P&I Club “an extraordinary and deeply troubling turn of events” that potentially undermined fundamental principles of maritime law. At the heart of the dispute was the continued detention of the vessel’s master, who has been unable to leave Sri Lanka for 4,5 years due to a court-ordered travel ban. X-Press Feeders noted that despite offering to deposit the maximum possible fine for the charges he faced, he was still separated from his family and unable to resume his life or career.
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SALVAMAR AL NAIR
On the morning of Aug 12, a cayuco and and inflatable boat were located south of Arguineguín and east of Lanzarote respectively. The seven migrants in the first case and 60 migrants, amont them two minors, in the second case, were assisted by the 'Salvamar Macondo' and 'Salvamar Al-Nair'. The castaways were transferred to the ports of Arguineguín and Puerto Naos. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1955178435317276870
SALVAMAR SHAULA
The Spanish flagged fiishing vessel 'O Padriño' sank six nautical miles northwest of Estaca de Bares on Aug 13. After receiving a signal from the vessel’s radio beacon, Salvamar Shaula located it and rescued its two crew members in good condition, who had already abandoned the fishing vessel and were on board of a life raft. The SAR helicopter Helimer 402 has also been mobilized to inspect the sinking area. The emergency response was coordinated by the CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo.
CIUDAD DE SOLLER
On Aug 14, 2025, there was the request for a medical evacuation of an 88-year-old passenger from the 'Ciudad de Sóller, en route from Palma to Valencia, 59 nautical miles off the coast. The CCS Valencia of Salvamento Marítimo deployed the SAR helicopter Helimer 223, whichhoisted the patient and transferred him to the La Fe Hospital for further medical treatment.
TENACITY VENTURE
On Aug 14, 2025, the 'Tenacity Venture', enroute from Come by Chance, CN, to Constanta with a cargo of 90730 tons oil on board, 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 of a strait pilot, the vessel was safely towed towards Büyükdere by the tugs 'Kurtarma 8' (IMO: 9598610), 'Kurtarma 5' (IMO: 9463164) and 'Kurtarma 11' (IMO: 9854399). The tanker was secured at the anchorage in pos. 41° 06' N 029° 04' E, where it remained stationary as of Aug 18. No oil pollution was observed. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1956078099981906232
ANNA
On 'the afternoon of Aug 16, 2025, the 'Anna', en route from Bremen, allided with the railway bridge at the Oldenburg port on the Hunte River, while sailing upstream toward the Coast Canal. The impact severe damage to thewheelhouse, as well as to a car stored behind it, which was displaced but did not fall into the water. Mo one was injured, and no pollutants leaked out. Only paint rubbed off the underside of the rolling bascule bridge, whbich was not raised at the time of the accident. The Bremen Traffic Control Center has banned the 'Anna' from sailing. The Brake Water Police have taken over the investigation into the cause of the accident. The railway bridge was closed to rail traffic for approximately two hours. This affected the RE1 regional train from Norddeich to Bremen Central Station, as well as the RS3 line (Bad Zwischenahn/Wilhelmshaven-Bremen) operated by Nordwestbahn. After an inspection by the Waterways and Shipping Administration and German Rail, the line was finally reopened in the afternoon. The captain had probably misjudged the clearance height of the closed bascule bridge. Report with photo: https://www.nwzonline.de/region/bahnstrecke-in-oldenburg-sperrung-zwischen-hude-und-oldenburg-wegen-beschaedigter-eisenbahnbruecke-aufgehoben_a_4,2,1710990472.html
SALVAMAR NAOS
On Aug 12, a fire broke out aboard the luxury yacht 'Da Vinci' about 7.3 nautical miles southwest of Punta Gavina (Formentera). The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo deployed the 'Guardamar Concepción Arenal' and the 'Salvamar Naos', which also transported firefighters to the scene. The seven crew members have been evacuated by the 'Salvamar Naos' and were transferred ashore in good condition. The fire could not be brought under control, and the yacht has finally sank. The 'Guardamar Concepción Arenal' remained in the area, cleaning up debris from the sunken ship. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1954948034413945201
SALVAMAR MACONDO
On the morning of Aug 12, a cayuco and and inflatable boat were located south of Arguineguín and east of Lanzarote respectively. The seven migrants in the first case and 60 migrants, amont them two minors, in the second case, were assisted by the 'Salvamar Macondo' and 'Salvamar Al-Nair'. The castaways were transferred to the ports of Arguineguín and Puerto Naos. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1955178435317276870
GURE AMUITZ
Omn Aug 13, 2025, the medical evacuation of a crew member of the 'Gure Amuitz' was requested from the hospital ship 'Juan de la Cosa',about 43 nauutical miles northeast of Burela. The CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 204, which hoisted the fisherman and transported him to A Coruña Airport, where an ambulance was waiting for further transport to hopsital for medical care on a higher level.
SALVAMAR SPICA
On the morning of Aug 17, a Frontex patrol vessel spotted a small boat 25 nautical miles off Cabo de Gata and provided its exact position to the RCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Almería. The Maritime controllers deployed the 'Salvamar Spica' to assist, which rescues the 12 people on board. The migrants were disembarked in Almería.
RADCLIFFE R LATIMER
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“ (MMSI: 314955479) on its way.
MARIE MAEUM7
The 'Marie Maersk' was still destined towards Tanjung Pelapas, assisted by the firefighting tugs 'Med Rigel' (IMO: 1048530) 'Captain Cat' (IMO: 1048528), 'Troms Hera' (IMO: 9732967) and 'St. Loire' (IMO: 9190494), and the status of 'restricted manoeverability' and a speed of 0,8 knots in pos. 04° 08' N 010° 35' W, suggestinig it was adrift as of Aug 18 with an ETA given as of Sep 6. While the ship was operating the AE4 service under the Gemini Cooperation, smoke was detected emanating from containers stowed on deck early on Aug 13. According to Maersk, the crew had responded swiftly, activating the onboard firefighting systems. All personnel were reported safe. The 'Captain Cat' and 'Med Rigel' had arrived on scene late on Aug 13, joining efforts coordinated by Dutch salvage firm SMIT, which has deployed additional resources to assist.
GUARDAMAR C.ARENAL
On Aug 12, a fire broke out aboard the luxury yacht 'Da Vinci' about 7.3 nautical miles southwest of Punta Gavina (Formentera). The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo deployed the 'Guardamar Concepción Arenal' and the 'Salvamar Naos', which also transported firefighters to the scene. The seven crew members have been evacuated by the 'Salvamar Naos' and were transferred ashore in good condition. The fire could not be brought under control, and the yacht has finally sank. The 'Guardamar Concepción Arenal' remained in the area, cleaning up debris from the sunken ship. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1954948034413945201
SALVAMAR ALGENIB
The plaesure boat 'Aisa Cid', with one person on board, requested towing assistance, when it was 0.6 nautical miles from Torre del Pirulico. The CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo deployed the 'Salvamar Algenib', which took it in tow and safely pulled it to the port of Garrucha.
TYZIG
On Aug 11, 2025, the 'Tyzig' suffered water ingress 70 nautical miles from Ribadeo, and requested evacuation. On board were xix people: a couple and their four children. Their plan was to travel for a year, following the route Madeira, Canary Islands, and Cape Verde, to the Antilles, and then return via the Azores. After receiving the alert, the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Gijón mobilized the SRA helicopter Pesca II and the SAR boat 'Salvamar Capella', which towed the sailboat to Luarca. The cause of the emergency was a rope entangled in the propeller, which had caused damage to the hull. After temporary repairs, the sailboat, with only the father on board, for safety reasons, was able to sail to Ribadeo to be taken out of the water for permanent repairs.
SALVAMAR MIRACH
The RCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Vigo received a distress call from the passenger vessel 'Salacia' on the night of Aug 17, 2025. After flooding of its engine, the ship had lost propulsion and dropped anchor off Martiño Island with 11 people on board. The 'Salvamar Mirach' was immediately mobilized ti assist. It took the vessel in tow and safely pulled it to the Real Club Náutico de Vigo.
FEDERAL YAMASKA
On the morning of Aug 16 the tugs 'Ocean Bravo' (IMO: 7025279), 'Ocean Aqua' (IMO: 9280469), 'Ocean Clovis T' (IMO: 9533036) and 'Ocean Serge Genovis' (IMO: 9553907) were able to refloat the 'Federal Yamaska', after some thousand tons of its cargo of sugar had been lightered since Aug 15. The ship reached the port of Montreal on Aug 17 with tug assistance. The 'Federal Yamaska' had run aground near Verchères, Quebec, on Aug 12, at around 5:45 a.m. following a complete loss of engines. Report with photos: https://montreal.citynews.ca/2025/08/15/federal-ship-yamaska-vercheres/
SKY WHITE
On Aug 13, 2025, the Customs Surveillance Service of the Spanish Tax Agency and the Civil Guard intercepted the 'Sky White', with the collaboration of Morocco. The tzg was carrying around 3,000 kilos of cocaine, divided into 80 bales of different sizes. The operation benefited from an international collaboration between the police services of Morocco, France, the USA, the United Kingdom, and Portugal, as well as the Intelligence Center on Terrorism and Organized Crime (CITCO) and the Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre – Narcotics (MAOC-N). Since the summer of 2024, the vessel had been suspected of being used for large-scale international drug trafficking, The five crew members were arrested .The operation was carried out as part of a case investigated by the Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (DNRED), in collaboration with Moroccan authorities, into the criminal group operating with the vessel.The case was linked to the investigation conducted in Spain by the Customs Surveillance Service of the Tax Agency and the Civil Guard, which was investigating the “Sky White” as a supply vessel responsible for delivering narcotics to other, smaller vessels in areas near the Canary Islands or the Iberian Peninsula. The investigation was supported by the police services of the United Kingdom (NCA), the USA (DEA), and Portugal (Polícia Judiciária), coordinated by CITCO and the Atlantic Drug Trafficking Analysis Centre. With the support of the Spanish Armed Forces, a boarding operation was set up on the vessel in international waters west of the Canary Islands. The operation was carried out from a navy vessel by members of the Civil Guard’s Special Intervention Unit. About 3,000 kilos of cocaine were discovered, hidden inside the ship's structure. The vessel was in a deplorable condition for navigation, with serious safety deficiencies that posed a major risk to the crew, made up of four people from Bangladesh and one from Venezuela. The operation concluded with the arrival of the Navy vessel in Tenerife to unload the drugs and place the arrested in pretrial detention.
