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On Jan 24, 2025, at around 7:30 pm, the CROSS Etel was alerted by its British counterparts about the 'Tiger PA', which was not responding to radio messages. The sailing yacht was then relocated approximately 185 km from the Pointe de Graves. The nearby ,/v 'Autosun' managed to establish radio contact after several attempts. The only person on board was a 73-year-old British man who said he was safe and continued on his way. However, on Jan 25 at around 3:00 p.m, the distress beacon of the yacht was detected approximately 80 kilometers west of Lacanau. The CROSS Etel took over the coordination of the resources and broadcast a May Day message. It engaged the Caracal helicopter of the Air and Space Force based in Cazaux, which was carrying a medical team and two divers. At 5:30 p.m., the helicopter arrived in the area, found the gutted sailboat and winched up its two divers who discovered the empty raft. The search continued to find the yachtsman. The 'm/v' Autostar' and the Spanish hospital ship 'Esperanza del Mar' were diverted to search for the man overboard. At 7:00 p.m., the Falcon 50 of the French Navy from Lann Bihoué was also engaged to complete the search system at nightfall. The Caracal helicopter from Cazaux returned to resupply and was then redeployed to the area. On Jan 26 at 1:33 a.m., after several hours of searching, due to the lack of new information, the maritime prefect of the Atlantic decided to suspend the search by directed means.

The US Coast Guard rescued the four crew members of the trawler 'Mattie and Maren II' (MMSI: 368285650) on the night of Jan 23, 2025, after the collision with the 'Vanquish', which had occurred approximately 10 miles south of Block Island, Rhode Island. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound received a distress call via VHF-FM channel 16 of the acciedent. They issued an urgent marine information broadcast and dispatched a 47-ft-MLB from the Coast Guard Station Montauk and a an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod to assist. The 87-foot scalloper 'Vanquish' reported six people aboard, no damage and no injuries. Meanwhile, the 'Mattie and Maren II', reported four people aboard, flooding in the engine room and that they were unable to keep up with dewatering efforts. All of them donned survival suits and prepared an EPIRB and life raft in case abandoning ship became necessary. The MLB arrived on scene at approximately 9:15 p.m. A crew member embarked the trawler with a P-6 dewatering pump to attempt and assist in dewatering efforts, but was unsuccessful due to deteriorating weather with four-to-six-foot seas and 23 mile per hour winds. All four fishermen were then transferred onto the MLB and taken to the Station Montauk with no reported injuries. The 'Vanquish' returned to homeport in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The Sector Long Island Sound has issued a safety marine information broadcast for the vessel adrift. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4040271/coast-guard-rescues-4-from-sinking-boat-after-collision-south-of-block-island/

On Jan 24, 2025, at 6.53 p.m. WITA, the 'Lumoso Harmoni' (IMO: 9405461) slammed into the starboard side of the 'Pancaran Glory' at the Muara Sampara Morosi Port, while maneuvering to dock at the jetty with assistance from three tugs. The allision caused a 2.92-meter-long scratch on the side of the 'Pancaran Glory' above the waterline. No casualties were reported from the incident. An inspection team conducted a visual assessment of the upper hull of the ship. However, an underwater survey was required to check for potential damage, such as deformation or leaks, which was pending the arrival of divers. Preliminary findings suggested that the bullwalk and bulbous bow of the 'Lumoso Harmony' were damaged too. Precautionary measures have been taken to ensure there were no leaks or severe damages that could compromise the vessel's safety. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24772/km-lumoso-harmony-tabrak-km-pancaran-glory-di-pelabuhan-muara-sampara-morosi-km-lumoso-harmony-collides-with-km-pancaran-glory-at-muara-sampara-morosi-port

On Jan 23, the 'Salvamar Adhara' has rescued 80 migrants, including a baby and several women, from a cayuco, which had been located by a Sasemar 102 aircraft 48 nautical miles from La Restinga. They were rescued and transferred to the port of La Restinga.

On Jan 24, 2025, the 'MSC Fantasia', en route from Palermo to Barcelona, requested the medical evacuation of a French passenger. The cruise ship was sailing 76 nautical miles east of Mahón. The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 222 for the medevac, which hoisted the patient and transferred him to the hospital in Mahón for further medical care.

Statement from the Mission to Seafarers on the release of the Galaxy Leader hostages By : The Ven. Dr Peter Rouch, Secretary General, The Mission to Seafarers “The release of the crew of the Galayy Leader is a moment of profound relief. Not only for the hostages and their families, but for everyone who has supported them throughout this ordeal, whether through prayers, advocacy, or other efforts to secure their freedom. At The Mission to Seafarers, we have been honoured to stand alongside the families of the crew who have also been severely impacted by this plight during these 430 days of unimaginable fear and uncertainty. In collaboration with industry partners, our dedicated teams in Jordan and Cyprus have provided a range of support services to these families. We have journeyed with the Galaxy Leader families, facilitating the engagement of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) with them as one of the foundations of the IMO’s work to secure the crew’s release. We will also remain available to assist as the crew transition home to be reunited with their families. This incident is a stark reminder of the threats faced by seafarers, which are often outside of their control. Seafarers must never be used as geopolitical pawns. Their rights to perform their lawful duties must be upheld without compromise. Today, as we express our deepest gratitude for those whose efforts made the release possible, we also celebrate the extraordinary resilience demonstrated by the crew and their families. Their courage in the face of such trauma serves as an inspiration to us all.”

The 'Eventin' is remaining in German custody. The authorities will not let the ship sail until the safety on board complies with international regulations. At the same time, the German customs service has seized the ship's cargo of 99,000 tons of Russian oil, on the grounds that the cargo is a violation of the international embargo against the export of Russian oil. According to the German authorities, in this context, it does not matter why the tanker is in German waters. The captain had requested permission to continue sailing, as the ship's engines have now been repaired and power is back on board.

On Jan 22, 2025, at 2.30 a.m. the 'Delfin' was boarded by five to six perpetrators, armed with gun like objecfs and knives, 6.8 nautical miles west of Pulau Cula in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait (SS), in pos. 1° 3.9' N 103° 36.7' E. The robbers stole generator parts and escaped.

The US Coast Guard rescued the four crew members of the 'Mattie and Maren II' on the night of Jan 23, 2025, after the collision with the fishing vessel 'Vanquish' (IMO: 9633056), which had occurred approximately 10 miles south of Block Island, Rhode Island. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound received a distress call via VHF-FM channel 16 of the acciedent. They issued an urgent marine information broadcast and dispatched a 47-ft-MLB from the Coast Guard Station Montauk and a an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod to assist. The 87-foot scalloper 'Vanquish' reported six people aboard, no damage and no injuries. Meanwhile, the 'Mattie and Maren II', reported four people aboard, flooding in the engine room and that they were unable to keep up with dewatering efforts. All of them donned survival suits and prepared an EPIRB and life raft in case abandoning ship became necessary. The MLB arrived on scene at approximately 9:15 p.m. A crew member embarked the trawler with a P-6 dewatering pump to attempt and assist in dewatering efforts, but was unsuccessful due to deteriorating weather with four-to-six-foot seas and 23 mile per hour winds. All four fishermen were then transferred onto the MLB and taken to the Station Montauk with no reported injuries. The 'Vanquish' returned to homeport in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The Sector Long Island Sound has issued a safety marine information broadcast for the vessel adrift. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4040271/coast-guard-rescues-4-from-sinking-boat-after-collision-south-of-block-island/

On Jan 24, 2025, at 6.53 p.m. WITA, the 'Lumoso Harmoni' slammed into the starboard side of the 'Pancaran Glory' (IMO: 9382724) at the Muara Sampara Morosi Port, while maneuvering to dock at the jetty with assistance from three tugs. The allision caused a 2.92-meter-long scratch on the side of the 'Pancaran Glory' above the waterline. No casualties were reported from the incident. An inspection team conducted a visual assessment of the upper hull of the ship. However, an underwater survey was required to check for potential damage, such as deformation or leaks, which was pending the arrival of divers. Preliminary findings suggested that the bullwalk and bulbous bow of the 'Lumoso Harmony' were damaged too. Precautionary measures have been taken to ensure there were no leaks or severe damages that could compromise the vessel's safety. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24772/km-lumoso-harmony-tabrak-km-pancaran-glory-di-pelabuhan-muara-sampara-morosi-km-lumoso-harmony-collides-with-km-pancaran-glory-at-muara-sampara-morosi-port

On Jan 24, 2025, the medical evacuation of a Turkish crew member aboard the 'Med Emre', en route from Livorno to Ceuta, was requested while the chemical tanker was sailing 39 nautical miles southeast of Malaga. The CCS Tarifa of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 220, which hoisted the patient and transferred himt to the Malaga airport, where the medical services took over for further care.

The costs of the Suez Canal blockade by the 'Ever Given' in 2021 were enormous, a study shows. A European research team, in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg, has analyzed that the accidentl cost A.P. Møller - Maersk 89 million dollars, highlighting the vulnerability of the global supply chains and the enormous costs that can arise as a result of a disruption. Of Maersk’s total losses of $89 million, the cost of maintaining container warehouses was the largest expense at $76 million. Ship-related and environmental costs accounted for the rest. The result of the study emphasizes the need for robust contingency plans and alternative transport routes to minimize future risks, according to Kevin Cullinane, professor at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. The study’s findings are based on data from the Maersk’s fleet, which accounts for one third of all commercial vessels affected by the blockade of the canal. In total, 69 of the company’s ships were affected, either through rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope or due to delays in the Suez Canal. The longer voyages for the many ships and the waiting time increased Maersk’s fleet’s carbon emissions by 44,574 tonnes. In addition, the Suez Canal Authority lost $5.9 million due to lost traffic. “The research shows not only the significant economic risks in international logistics, but also the major impact that disruptions have on daily operations,” commented Hercules Haralambides, professor at Dalian Maritime University, Erasmus University Rotterdam and the Sorbonne Centre for Economics.

On Dec 21, 2024, the 'Epress M' was detained in Sines with 25 deficiencie, 13 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Minimum safe manning doc Missing 2) Certificate & Doc - Ballast Water Managemenet Certificate Missing 3) Certificate & Doc - Maritime Labour certificate Invalid 4) Certificate & Doc - Load Lines Incomplete 5) Safety of navigation - Charts Not updated 6) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Not updated 7) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage plan Missing 8)) Safety of navigation - Gyro compass Inoperative 9) Fire safety - Fire fighting equipment and appliances Not properly maintained 10) Fire safety - Ventilation Not as required 11) Labour conditions - Sanitary facilities Not properly maintained 12) Radio communications - Facilities for reception of marine safety inform Not as required 13) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Jan 16 and remained stationary in port since. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The 'Maersk Saltoro' broke down on Jan 13, 2025 ( Lat. 6.4326 Lng. 161.8149'), en route from San Antonio in Chile to Nansha. The ship was supposed to arrive in the port of destination on Jan 19, but is currently stationary in Micronesia. The ship has, among other things, 1,300 containers with fresh Chilean cherries on board, cherries that were supposed to be on the table for Chinese New Year on Jan 29. Now the cherries risk going bad before they reach Chinese consumers, with major losses as a result. Maersk confirmed that problems have arisen with the ship and that everything was being done to have it repaired as quickly as possible. A special team is ready to speak to customers who are concerned about their goods on board the 'Maersk Saltoro', which was still NUC on Jan 26 in pos. 02° 14' N 155° 17' E.

On Jan 26, 2025, at 2.15 a.m. the 'Asian Enterprise' was boarded by two perpetrators, armed with gun like objecfs, 2.7 nautical miles west of Pulau Cula in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait (SS), in pos. 1° 3.3' N 103° 40.2' E. The robbers stole engine spares and escaped.

The ' Cahaya Dana Reza', enroute from Samarinda to Buntok, suffered a leakand capsized on Jan 23, 2025, at 11.30 p.m. WITA in Indonesian waters near Kotabaru Regency in South Kalimantan. After the leak was remarked, the captain of the vessel dropped anchor to inspect it. However, the water ingress could not be contained, and as the vessel started to tilt, the captain sought to lift anchor and bavigate the vessel to shallow waters. The LCT finally sank before completely reaching shallower waters. It was carrying around 150 tons of mixed cargo, among which were six heavy equipment units. The tug 'Atlantik Star 11' was nearby and rescued all nine crew members.: Rescued were: Roni Tjitjipo, M/43 (Captain) Agum Abadi, M/26 Reigeren Ayub Sulle, M/26 Ramadhani, M/30 Ferry Tulung, M/53 Ricky Rematoby, M/30 Yosi Hartanto, M/35 Suparjan Saudil, M/21 Ashari Anhar, M/21 The Kotabaru SAR Post Rescue Team was deployed to the location using the RIB '02 Kotabaru', a rescue car, and other supporting equipment. The team arrived at the scene at 5:45 a.m. WITA. The Batulicin VTS coordinated with the local Basarnas, KSOP Kotabaru-Batulicin, and IMSI/MCC, and issued a Notice to Mariners (NTM) regarding the incident. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24769/lct-cahaya-dana-reza-terbalik-di-perairan-pulau-sebuku-9-abk-berhasil-diselamatkan-lct-cahaya-dana-reza-capsize-in-sebuku-waters-9-crew-members-rescued

On the morning of Jan 23, the 'Salvamar Acrux' and the Mike 02 of the Cruz Roja have accompanied a cayuco near La Restinga (El Hierro) with 63 people on board, among them 10 women. The assistance was coordinated by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo. On Jan 25, another cayuco sent a distress call, and the SAR helicopter Helimer 204 and the 'Salvamar Acrux' were mobilized to assist. They located the boat and accompanied it to the port of La Restinga where, at 5.20 p.m. Canary Islands time, the 32 people of sub-Saharan origin on board disembarked and were attended to by a health and security team. The response was coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Center of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1883216158607688063 https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1882379510802514230

On Jan 24, a cayuco was sighted by an aircraft of the RCC about 66 nautical miles southwest of Gran Canaria. The 'Guardamar Urania' was mobilized to assist. The SAR vessel rescuesd the 67 people on board, among them two women, and transferred them to the port of Arguineguín. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1882851382396608770

On Jan 20, 2025, the 'Ievoli Star' was detained in Port de Bouc, Marseille, with 14 deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Remote Means of control (Machinery spaces) Inoperative 2) Emergency systems - Emergency source or power - emergency generator Not as required 3) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Jan 24 and left the port en route to Genova, where it moored off the port on Jan 26. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On Jan 25, 2025, the 'Ombo' has been taken out of service due to a grounding incident at the entranced to the Eids Soudn during a storm on Jan 24 at 9.45 p.m. The cause was a strong gust of wind. There were four passengers and a crew of eight on board, but there were no injuries. The ferry docked without any problems, and the two cars on board drove ashore. The ship, howevver, must be repaired in a shipyard. Divers inspected the ship's hull. The operator Norled inserted the 'Hella' at 1:30 p.m. from Halsnøy. Calls at Eidssund were cancelled until further notice, The 'Ombo' sailed to Stavanger on Jan 26, after it had received permission from the Norwegian Maritime Directorate.