On Sep 17 a cayuco was troubled 10 nautical miles from El Hierro. The 'Guardamar Calíope' was mobilized by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo. After the crew had managed to locat the boat, it was accompanied to the port of La Restinga, where 68 people safely disembarked.
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TOKYO BAY
The 'Tokyo Bay', en rotue from Navegantes to Santos, was in allison with the ferry 'FB 30' which was docked at the maintenance pier of the Port of Santos, on the coast of São Paulo, on Sep 16, 2024, at 1.15 p.m. The allision occurred as the cargo ship was maneuvering to enter the port channel. The container ship had left Santa Catarina and was bound for DP World Santos, when it veered too far out of the navigation channel and scraped the ferry with its starboard side. It managed to dock without any major problems after the incident. There were no injuries, and the operation of the crossings between Santos and Guarujá was not affected. The cause of the collision and the damage were being investigated by maritime authorities. Reports with photo and video: https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/nacional/video-navio-cargueiro-colide-com-balsa-durante-travessia-entre-santos-e-guaruja/?hidemenu=true https://www.poder360.com.br/brasil/navio-cargueiro-colide-com-balsa-no-porto-de-santos-assista/ https://atarde.com.br/brasil/video-navio-cargueiro-colide-com-balsa-durante-travessia-entre-santos-e-guaruja-1287318
CORMORANT
On the afternoon of Sep 3, 2024, the 'Cormorant' raised the Dutch flagged crane barge 'Jowi', 300 ts (ENI-No.: 02330037), which had sunk on the morning of Aug 31 in the western foreport of Terneuzen for reasons still unknown. Multraship was tasked to salvage the pontoon. A diving survey was started during the afternoon, after which a plan of action was drawn up. The 'Multrasalvor 4' and the 'Cormorant' of Multraship were deployed to carry out the task. Photos: https://www.tugspotters.com/app/content/2024/09/cormorant-heeft-jowi-boven/
MV RHAPSODY OTS
The company Royal Caribbean International had to cancel bookings for the upcoming cruise of the 'Rhapsody of the Seas' due to damage to one of the vessel’s tender boats, which also serve as lifeboats. The issue was lowering the ship’s lifesaving capacity, which has led to the cancellations. The 'Rhapsody of the Seas' was scheduled to depart from Puerto Rico for its next cruise on Sep 15, 2024. The affected guests would receive a full refund of the fare paid for the cancelled booking, as well as a credit for a new cruise. The Future Cruise Credit (FCC) will be equivalent to 100 percent of the amount paid for the original cruise and must be redeemed by Sep. 13, 2025. Royal Caribbean also promised to reimburse non-refundable, pre-purchased transportation fees incurred due to the cancellation, such as flight, train tickets, and/or rental car. Passengers were asked to present receipts to be able to receive up to $200 per guest for domestic changes or $400 per guest for international changes. The 'Rhapsody of the Seas' was set to offer a seven-night cruise to Puerto Rico, St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. Kitts, St. Lucia and Barbados.
SEA VOYAGER
On Sep 14, 2024. two incidents occurred onboard bulk carriers while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Singapore Strait (SS). At 01.25 a.m. the 'Atlantic Tiger' (IMO: 9874612) was boarded by six or seven perpetrators, while en route from Itaqui to China, in pos. 1° 3.3' N 103° 38.85' E. The perpetrators stole engine spares and escaped. The 'Sea Voyager', en route from Dhamra to Qingdao, was boarded by five perpetrators, armed with knives, approximately 5.9 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Cula in pos. 1° 4.18' N 103° 37.07' E. No information was available regarding stolen items.
CG HERIBERTO HERNAND
The USCG 'Heriberto Hernandez' repatriated 58 migrants to the Dominican Republic on Sep 14, following the interdiction of an irregular, unlawful migration voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico, on the evening of Sep 12. The Coast Guard Cutter 'Reliance' had located and interdicted a grossly overloaded 35-foot makeshift vessel in international waters, approximately 50 nautical miles northeast of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The 'Reliance' launched their over-the-horizon small boat, which came alongside the migrant vessel, where the crew provided life jackets to the migrants, before transferring them to the safety of the cutter. The migrants were later transferred to the 'Heriberto Hernandez' to complete their repatriation. They were finally transferred to Dominican Republic Navy authorities in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3907249/coast-guard-repatriates-58-migrants-to-dominican-republic-following-interdictio/
LS HERMES
The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Fisterra has coordinated the assistance to the pöeasure boat 'Sinde', which requested towing assistance on Sep 16, 2024, with two crew members on board. The boat had got its propulsion fouled by rope around the propeller at the entrance to the Arousa Estuary. The 'LS Hermes' was mobilized and towed the boat to Ribeira. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1835673048550089059
FELICITY 8
The 'Felicity 8' ran aground approximately 200 meters from the shoreline off Barangay Tilik in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro on Sep 15, 2024, with 13 crew members on board. The ship arrived at Tilik Port from Cabangan, Zambales, to discharge its cargo of sand and gravel. Shortly after the departure at 05:40 a.m., the vessel encountered an unexpected situation when a fishing banca crossed its path. Despite the crew's efforts to avoid the collision, the vessel ran aground in shallow waters. The vessel temporarily anchored and in response, the crew initiated deballasting procedures on both port and starboard sides in an attempt to refloat the vessel. The Coast Guard Sub Station (CGSS) Lubang, while conducting a routine mobile patrol, observed the vessel anchored and confirmed its location. A subsequent boarding and inspection was conducted by the CGSS Lubang and revealed no signs of an oil spill, though it was noted that the vessel's bow was grounded. Immediate coordination efforts were made with the Captain of the m/v 'Banton Pearl' and the fishing banca 'Orene' to assist in towing the vessel to deeper waters. Despite these efforts, the towing operation was unsuccessful. On the morning of Sep 16, CGSS Lubang personnel assisted a hired diver in conducting a hull inspection of the 'Felicity 8', which showed no leakage but revealed a flattened area on the opposite side of the port beam. The Captain was therefore advised to renew expired documents, including the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate and seaworthiness certification from MARINA. Additionally, CGSS Lubang personnel, along with the Marine Environmental Protection Response Team, informed local fisherfolks to avoid fishing in the vessel’s passage to ensure safety at sea.
AKADEMIK N.STRAKHOV
The 'Akademik Nikolay Strakhov' encountered an emergency situation in the Kara Sea after the main engine failed on Sep 11, 2024. A tug was sent to the vessel to provide assistance. The incident occurred during a regular scientific expedition to study the upper sedimentary layer and the relief of the seabed, as well as natural geohazards in the Arctic seas waters. The sixth cylinder of the vessel had failed, so the main engine was stopped. The crew was unable to determine the cause of the breakdown. After repair attempts failed, it was decided to call for tug assistance. The vessel anchored at the mouth of the Ob River, in the Kara Sea. There was no threat to human life or health. A decision has been made to move the scientific staff onto the research vessel 'Akademik Mstislav Keldysh', which was operating in the same area. There were 12 expedition members on board, mostly employees of the Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. A repair crew will soon be delivered to the 'Akademik Nikolai Strakhov' for its emergency transfer to the port of Murmansk.The towage was due to start on Sep 18.
ATLANTIC TIGER
On Sep 14, 2024. two incidents occurred onboard bulk carriers while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Singapore Strait (SS). At 01.25 a.m. the 'Atlantic Tiger' was boarded by six or seven perpetrators, while en route from Itaqui to China, in pos. 1° 3.3' N 103° 38.85' E. The perpetrators stole engine spares and escaped. The 'Sea Voyager' (IMO: 9799707), en route from Dhamra to Qingdao, was boarded by five perpetrators, armed with knives, approximately 5.9 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Cula in pos. 1° 4.18' N 103° 37.07' E. No information was available regarding stolen items.
CG STRATTON
The USCG 'Stratten (WMSL 752)' located four Russian Federation Navy (RFN) vessels on Sep 15, 2024, about 57 nautical miles northwest of Point Hope, Alaska on a routine patrol in the Chukchi Sea, The RFN vessels were observed while they were transiting southeast along the Russian side of the Maritime Boundary Line (MBL). The crew of the 'Stratton' witnessed the RFN vessels cross the MBL into the U.S. Arctic and moved to observe the vessels. The Russian vessels were assessed to be avoiding sea ice on the Russian side of the MBL and operated in accordance with international rules and customs as they transited approximately 30 miles into the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. The Russian Surface Action Group consisted of a Severodvinsk-class submarine, Dolgorukiy-class submarine, Steregushchiy– class Frigate, and Seliva-class tug. The 'Stratton' was patrolling under Operation Frontier Sentinel, an operation designed to meet presence with presence when strategic competitors operate in and around U.S. waters. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3907798/us-coast-guard-encounters-russian-naval-vessels-near-point-hope-alaska/
SALVAMAR ADHARA
On Sep 16 a cayuco asked for help via telephone call 13 nautical miles southeast of El Hierro. The CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Adhara', which located the stopped bpat. The crew rescued the 67 people on board, among them one woman and two children, and transferred the castaways to La Restinga. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1835721170357755931
BRP TERESA MAGBANUA
The Philippines on Sep 14 withdrew the 'Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701)' from the Sabina Shoal due to adverse weather conditions, depleted supplies of daily necessities, and the need to evacuate personnel requiring medical care. Its presence in the waters had been further complicated by the structural damage to the vessel resulting from the deliberate ramming by the China Coast Guard on Aug 31. The 'Teresa Magbanua' had operated since April around Sabina Shoal. In June, Chinese coast guards armed with swords and knives attacked Philippine vessels in the contested waters, resulting in injuries and one soldier losing a thumb. A month later, China's largest Coastguard vessel dropped anchor in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, and in August, China had deployed 40 vessels to block the delivery of supplies to soldiers stationed in Sabina Shoal. Meanwhile the 'Teresa Magbanua' had been outnumbered by more than 50 Chinese ships. The ship was now sailing back to its homeport with its mission accomplished. Once the vessel was resupplied and repaired, and its crew recharged, the vessel would be ready to resume its mission alongside other assets from the Philippines' Coast Guard and Armed Force. Another vessel will immediately take over. Report with photos: https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4166096-photo-shows-partially-repaired-hull-as-philippines-vessel-withdraws-after-illegal-stay-in-xianbin-jiao
SOUNION
The 'Sounion' has been successfully towed to safety without any oil spillage, the European Union’s naval mission in the Red Sea, Aspides, announced on Sep 16. The difficult towing operation was successfully completed by private actors. The Aspides mission will continue to monitor the situation. Fires were still visible from its deck while the ship was towed northwards. The convoy was escorted by three frigates, with helicopters overhead, while three tugs were engaged in the towage operation. The 'Sounion'’s destination is currently unknown with European naval forces merely stating a “safe location”. Salvors are now likely to assess how to proceed with a ship-to-ship transfer to empty the cargo of Iraqi heavy crude. Reports with photos: https://lemarin.ouest-france.fr/defense/le-petrolier-sounion-attaque-en-mer-rouge-par-les-houthistes-est-en-lieu-sur-b5fb71f6-74cb-11ef-8ac3-f7eb9db10673 https://splash247.com/sounion-successfully-towed-away-from-yemeni-coastline/
VIVA
On Sep 10, 2024, the 'Viva' became lodged against the 17th Street Bridge in Fort Lauderdale. The Feadship yacht was navigating the waterways when it wedged itself precariously close to the bridge. The crew was scrambed to mitigate the impending impact and began frantically getting the fenders out. Finally the yacht allided with the bridge. It was then moving back and forth, with little to no movement in getting ot out of the situation. Despite the efforts, the 'Viva' remained lodged for some time before eventually freeing itself and continuing on its journey. The ship docked at the Port of Savannah shortly after. The incident did not result in major damage to either the yacht or the bridge. Report with photos: https://www.superyachtnews.com/fleet/viva-crashes-into-fort-lauderdale-bridge
TARGET 10
The barge 'Alam 281', being towed by the 'Target 10', was boarded by an unknown number of perpetrators pproximately 2.2 nautical miles south of Pulau Mungging, within the Johor Port Limit in pos. 1° 19.53' N 104° 17.5' E, on Sep 14, 2024, at 12.38 a.m. The intruders stole scrap metal from the barge. No injuries were reported.
CG RELIANCE
The Coast Guard Cutter 'Heriberto Hernandez' repatriated 58 migrants to the Dominican Republic on Sep 14, following the interdiction of an irregular, unlawful migration voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico, on the evening of Sep 12. The USCG 'Reliance' had located and interdicted a grossly overloaded 35-foot makeshift vessel in international waters, approximately 50 nautical miles northeast of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The 'Reliance' launched their over-the-horizon small boat, which came alongside the migrant vessel, where the crew provided life jackets to the migrants, before transferring them to the safety of the cutter. The migrants were later transferred to the 'Heriberto Hernandez' to complete their repatriation. They were finally transferred to Dominican Republic Navy authorities in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3907249/coast-guard-repatriates-58-migrants-to-dominican-republic-following-interdictio/
MARIA PITA
On the night of Sep 16, 2024, the pleasure boat 'Carmen' was disabled and adrift in the mussel farm polygon northeast of La Guía, due to an engine failure. The auxiliary boat of the 'María Pita' was launched and took the boat in tow to the port of Santa Cristina de Cobres.