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The 'Falco Lair' of the late ‘Prince de Lignac’, or the late millionaire Bram van Leeuwen, has disappeared without a trace. The yacht is owned by entrepreneur Michael Rogerson. He got into a fight with the American tax authorities, turned off the AIS and since then the superyacht has no longer been traceable. According to the American tax authorities, Rogerson tried to evade taxes by claiming that the superyacht and his sailing yacht 'Toto' were making a loss as charter ships. He wanted to deduct that loss from the profit of his aviation company Rogerson Aircraft Corporation. This would mean he would pay millions of dollars less in taxes. However, the American tax authorities objected to this and in 2022 it was determined that the superyacht was a private matter. At that time, the superyacht was in West Palm Beach, Florida. The AIS has been switched off since March 2023. It is not known where the ship is now, and it is not available for charter and is also not for sale.

On the afternoon of Juen 27, 2025, the Corfu Port Authority was informed that the 'Corfu Express' had suffered a temporary loss of the main electrical power while en route from Saranda, Albania to the new port of Corfu, with 69 passengers and six crew members on board. The vessel sailed to the port of Corfu where the passengers disembarked safely. The Corfu Central Port Authority banned the vessel from sailing until a certificate of ckass maintenance was presented by the monitoring classification society.

On the morning of Juen 28, the Paros Port Authority was informed that the'Champion Jet 3' that upon its arrival at the port of Parikia, it allided with pier 2 and suffered damage to the bow, while operating a scheduled route from the port of Piraeus, to Naxos, Koufonissi, Schinoussa, Iraklia and return, with 1012 passengers, 34 crew members, 79 vehicles and 13 motorcycles on board. The ship later safely docked at the port, disembarking passengers and vehicles. A part of the passengers were transported to their destination by other ships, with the company's care. The Paros Port Authority conducted the preliminary investigation, and initially prohibited the departure of the ferry. After an inspection and the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance by the monitoring classification society, the ship left the port with the remaining passengers and continued on its scheduled route. Report with photo: https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1273848/greek-ferry-safety-under-scrutiny-after-paros-dock-collision/

On June 29, 2025, at 4:00 a.m., the 'El Macizo' with eight people on board, reported being disabled and adrift due to a net having been caught in the propeller, about four nautical miles from Cabo de Ajo. The RCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Santander mobilized the lifeboat 'Salvamar Deneb' (MMSI: 224016490)) to assist, which took the ship in tow towards Laredo, where it will was safely berthed at 10:00 a.m. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1939291615928979951

On June 24, 2025, the "NS Sprinter' was detained in Canakkale with 15 deficiencies, eight of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Emergency systems - Public address system Inoperative 2) Emergency systems - Emergency fire pump and its pipes Not as required 3) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Not as required 4) Fire safety - Ventilation Not as required 5) Fire safety - Fire pump and its pipes Not as required 6) Fire safety - Means for escape Not as required 7) Fire safety - International shore-connection Not as required 8)) Fire safety - Personal equipment for fire safety Not as required The vessel was released again on June 25 and left the port enroute to Durres, where it arrived on June 28. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On June 25, 2025, the 'Poyraz' was detained in Constanta with 37 deficiencies, 15 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certifcate & Doc - Certificate or documentary evidence of financial security for repatriation Expired 2) Certificate & Doc - Certificate or documentary evidence of financial security relating to shipowners liability Expired 3) Certificate & Doc - Certificate for rating able seafarer deck/engine and electro-technical Missing 4) Certificate & Doc - Fire safety operational booklet Missing 5) Cargo operations - Cargo Securing Manual Not as required 6) Safety of navigation - AIS Not as required 7) Safety of navigation - Cyro compass Inoperative 8)) Radio communication - Satellite EPIRB' Not as required 9) Radio communication - Operation/Maintenance Not as required 10) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Inoperative 11) Fire safety - Ventilation Inoperative 12) Life saving Appliances - Emergency equipment for 2-way comm Batteries expired 13) Emergency systems - Emergency source of power - emergency generator Inoperative 14) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of training 15) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on June 29, headed to Varna with an ETA as of June 30. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

A man fell overboard from the "Norröna" off the Norwegian coast on the evenin of June 28, 2025. The Norwegian Rescue Coordination Center launched a large-scale search operation, which was concluded without success at around 10:45 p.m. The man was now presumed dead. The alert was raised at 8:15 p.m. by the Faroese authorities, who had been informed by the crew of the "Norröna." The ferry, which operates between Hirtshals and Tórshavn had launched a search, sailing a zigzag course and a search pattern. The ship continued its journey at around 9:45 p.m. towards the Faroe Islands.

The 35-year-old Nigerian Itoruboemi L,, who was among the hijackers the 'FWN Rapide' (IMO: 9320520), now sailing as 'Lady Luciana', in 2018 has been sentenced again by the court in Rotterdam. This time he was sentenced to three years in prison for the hijacking of the 'BBC Caribbean', now sailing as 'Kimberly', in Feb 2017, In May 2025, he appeared at the court in Rotterdam again. He was among the armed pirates who came on board and took the eight crew members as hostages. The crew was taken to the mainland of Nigeria in a boat, where they were held for weeks. The shipping company eventually paid a ransom, after which the crew was released. Itoruboemi L. was given a prison sentence of three years for the case. This sentence was in addition to an eight -year prison sentence that the Nigerian was already sentenced to in Rotterdam in 2022 for the hijacking of the 'FWN Rapide', when 11 of the 14 crew members were taken hostage and held in various hiding places in the jungle of Nigeria. The court noted that Itoruboemi L. probably had a poor and difficult life in Nigeria According to his lawyer, Itoruboemi L. was under pressure at the time of the hijacking of the 'BBC Caribbean' There were financial problems. He was said to have only played a supporting role in the negotiations for the ransom, not the attack and hostage-taking. Yet the evidence told a different story. His DNA was found on a cigarette butt on board the German ship. He also wore a striking dolphin necklace during the hostage-taking, which the crew members later remembered well.

On the morning of June 28, the Port Authority of Thassos was informed by the Master of the ''Nikitis' that it had suffered a failure of the starboard side main engine, before startubg the scheduled route to the port of Kavala, with 76 passengers and 13 private vehicles on board. The 1st Port Department of Thassos of the Central Port Authority of Kavala banned the ship from sailing until the damage was repaired and a certificate of class maintenance was presented by the monitoring classification society. The passengers were transported to their destination with the care of the ship-owning company.

On June 22, 2025, the USS 'Sampson' intercepted a smuggling boat in the Eastern Pacific and captured 3.5 tonnes of cocaine, beingworth $58 million on the U.S. market, more than $120 million in Europe and upwards of $300 million in Australia, depending upon the final destination. Just past 5.30 p.m. a helicopter from the destroyer spotted a suspicious vessel at an undisclosed position in the Eastern Pacific. The crew launched a small boat with a team of officers from Sampson's embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET). The LEDET crew found three suspected drug smugglers aboard the vessel, all of whom said that they were foreign nationals. The packages aboard the vessel tested positive for cocaine, so the cargo and all three suspects were taken into custody aboard the Sampson. Their stateless vessel was later sunk as a hazard to navigation.

The 'Angy R', enroute from Constanta to Bejaia, ran aground off the coast of Gaziköy, Tekirdağ, on June 29, 2025. The tugs 'Kurtarma 9' (IMO: 9598581)'and 'Kurtarma 17' (IMO: 9942990) were called to assist and managed to refloat the bulk carrier nnder the coordination of the Çanakkale Ship Traffic Services Center. Escorted by the lifeboat 'Kiyem 4' (MMSI, 271042658)., the casualty was then safely towed to the Tekirdağ Anchorage Area and moored in pos. 40° 57' N 027° 32' E. Report with video: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1939322949804122400

On June 24, 2025, the 'Kommandor Susan' was detained in Delfzijl with six deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Special Purpose Ship Safety Expired 2) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on June 27 and left the port en route to a drill site on the North Sea. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The "Seba" was detained on June 28, 2025, in Kocaeli with 23 deficiencies, dive of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Safety Management Certificate Withdrawn 2) Alarms - Steering gear alarm Inoperative 3) Water/Weathertight - Doors Not properly maintained 4) Fire safety - Emergency escape breathing device and disposition Not as required 5) Structural conditions - Decks - Corrosion Not as required The vessel was released again on June 28 and left the port on June 29. It dropped anchor off Kartal in pos. 40° 53' N 029° 10' E on June 30. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Beached at Aliaga 27.06.25

The 35-year-old Nigerian Itoruboemi L,, who was among the hijackers the 'FWN Rapide', now sailing as 'Lady Luciana', in 2018 has been sentenced again by the court in Rotterdam. This time he was sentenced to three years in prison for the hijacking of the 'BBC Caribbean' (IMO: 9378242) in Feb 2017, In May 2025, he appeared at the court in Rotterdam again. He was among the armed pirates who came on board and took the eight crew members as hostages. The crew was taken to the mainland of Nigeria in a boat, where they were held for weeks. The shipping company eventually paid a ransom, after which the crew was released. Itoruboemi L. was given a prison sentence of three years for the case. This sentence was in addition to an eight -year prison sentence that the Nigerian was already sentenced to in Rotterdam in 2022 for the hijacking of the 'FWN Rapide', when 11 of the 14 crew members were taken hostage and held in various hiding places in the jungle of Nigeria. The court noted that Itoruboemi L. probably had a poor and difficult life in Nigeria According to his lawyer, Itoruboemi L. was under pressure at the time of the hijacking of the 'BBC Caribbean' There were financial problems. He was said to have only played a supporting role in the negotiations for the ransom, not the attack and hostage-taking. Yet the evidence told a different story. His DNA was found on a cigarette butt on board the German ship. He also wore a striking dolphin necklace during the hostage-taking, which the crew members later remembered well.

On the early morning of June 28, the Port Authorities of Serifos and Milos were informed by the Joint SAR Center (EKSED) of the Greek Coastguard Headquarters that the'Nissos Rodos' had suffered a failure of the port side main engine 20 nautical miles west of Serifos, during the scheduled route from Piraeus to Heraklion. The ship sailed unassisted at a reduced speed to the port of Heraklion, where it safely disembarked 560 passengers, 164 cars and, 138 two wheelers. An inspection by officers of the Local Ship Inspection Unit (TKEP) followed, and after the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance from the monitoring classification society, the ferry was permitted to continue its voyage.

The 'Finlaggan', serving on the route Kennacraig - Islay, suffered an issue with its fast rescue craft on June 209, 2025. As a consequence,, the scheduled 10:00 a.m. departure from Kennacraig was disrupted. The ferry finally departed from Kennecraig at 10:45 a.m., causing a knock on effect to the remainder of the day’s sailings. Customers were advised to check in as normal.

On June 29 at around 9 a.m. the 'Color Fantasy', en route from Kiel allided with the quay of the terminal in Oslo, when it was due to dock. The incident was caused by strong, gusty winds and was being investigated. There was some damage at starboard side above the waterline such as abrasions and dents. The ship was inspected and, after having been cleared to sail and loaded, ready to leave at 3:15 p.m. It finally sailed at 4 p.m. Report with photos: https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/73ay0w/sterk-vind-langs-kysten-soer-norge-ber-folk-passe-paa-baater

On June 24, 2025, the 'Adiyaman' was detained in Rhodes with six deficiencies, all of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Emergency system - Muster list Missing 2) Labour conditions - Water, pipes, tanks Not as required 3) Labour conditions - Fitness for duty - work and rest hours Work hours exceeded 4) Fire safety - Means of escape Blocked 5) Cargo operations - Cargo transfer tankers Damaged 6) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on June 28 and left the port enroute to Elevsis, where it anchored in pos. 38° 01' N 023° 32' E on June 29. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

In Marstal Port, the 'Samka' sailed into an aluminum boat on June 29, 2025. The 'Samka' could not slow down as it sailed through the harbour entrance. Fortunately, the crew of the aluminum boat was not on board.