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The Central Command for Maritime Emergencies in Cuxhaven has terminated its overall operational control of the oil spill following the collision of the 'Coastal Legend' and the 'Capella' in Cuxhaven's outer harbour and handed over the further proceedings to the City of Cuxhaven as the Lower Water Authority on July 25 at 9 a.m. Personnel from the Federal Agency for Technical Relief resumed operations on site on the morning. Small amounts of oil remained in the water. The oil booms initially remained in the port basin. Since the oil collection began, approximately 240 cubic metres of the oil-water mixture have been removed. Water samples were taken on July 28. The exact amount of marine diesel leaked from the offshore supply vessel remained unclear, but it was likely between six and 12 cubic metres. Regarding the cause of the allision, initial investigations indicated that the captain of the 'Capella' had misjudged the circumstances. According to police, there was initially no indication of a technical fault. The 'Coastal Legend' was berthed at Empting Drydock on July 27 and remained stationary as of July 29.

The 'Ali Cat', serving on the route Gourock-Dunoon, will have to be removed from service due to essential maintenance works on Aug 1. As a consequence, the following sailings will cancelled: Departure Gourock - 12:15 p.m.; Departure Dunoon - 12:45 p.m. A shuttle bus service will be operated for these sailings instead.

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Multiple federal agencies started investigating a death on board the 'Carnival Dream'. An unidentified person died on the Galveston-based Dream on July 23, 2025. the FBI Houston office confirmed. The incident is being investigated by an FBI Maritime Liaison Agent based out of the Texas City Resident Agency, the US Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection. Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, no additional details were provided by the FBI’s Houston office Passengers aboard the ship, which travels to Costa Maya, Belize, and Cozumel, woke up to sirens around 3 a.m., and there was an announcement requesting medical attention on the Serenity Deck.

A medical emergency occurred on board the "AidaPerla", which had just departed from Hamburg to Nordfjordeid, on July 26, 2025, and triggered a rescue operation on the Elbe River near Stade. At around 6 p.m., several rescue teams were alerted, after a woman had sustained a leg injury on board the "Aida Perla" that could not be adequately treated with the on board resources, while the ship was underway on the Elbe. The Stade Fire Department, together with the German Rescue Service (DLRG), approached the moving cruise ship directly. In consultation with the crew of the DLRG boat "Kiek Ut," two emergency paramedics took over the patient from the ship's doctors. Using a special basket stretcher, the injured woman was transferred to the fireboat "Henry Köpcke". At the same time, the DLRG Stade transported the ambulance and emergency vehicle crews to the scene on the Elbe River near Lühesand. The ambulance crew took over the patient on board the "Henry Köpcke." Since the initially reported leg fracture was not confirmed, the emergency medical service was not required.

The U.S. Coast Guard detected and responded to the 'Xue Long 2' on the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) in the U.S. Arctic, approximately 290 NM north of Utqiagvik, Alaska, on July 25, 2025. A Coast Guard C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak responded to the Xue Long 2, an icebreaker operated by the Polar Research Institute of China and 130 NM inside the ECS boundary. The U.S. has exclusive rights to conserve and manage the living and non-living resources of its ECS. The C-130J aircraft was operating under Coast Guard Arctic District’s Operation Frontier Sentinel, which is designed to meet presence with presence in response to adversary activity in or near Alaskan waters.

Russia’s state environmental organization, Rosprirodnadzor, alleged in court that the operator of the tankers 'Volgoneft 212' and 'Volgoneft 239 ' that were lost in December 2024 had multiple violations. The latest accusations of expired licenses came as the environmental was is seeking further compensation and actions from the tanker operator to address the environmental impact of the dual casualties. The tankers were carrying approximately 9,200 metric tons of heavy fuel oil. The authorities estimated that half of the fuel was released in the two incidents, and days later, the 'Volgoneft 109' also reported a leak while it was in port. As part of the suit, the Russian authorities told the court that the captain of the 'Volgoneft 239' was operating the vessel with an expired license. The license was expired for several days prior to the vessel getting underway and encountering a winter storm in the Kerch Strait region. Russian authorities further said that the operator of the tankers, Volgoneft, was not certified to operate the vessels in open waters during the winter months. The company blamed heavy winter weather in the region for both of the casualties. Rosprirodnadzor was suing the tanker operator, giving him the responsibility to pay for the cleanup and salvage of the tankers. The bow section of 239 remains submerged, which led to a dispute over its conditions. The court reports said the bow section continues to leak oil, and the next efforts at recovery and sealing the leaks were not scheduled until October. The agency, however, quickly issued a denial saying that no current leaks were detected. It said, however, it remains the responsibility of the operator and acknowledged the potential environmental dangers from further leaks. Volgoneft has been suing to prevent the Russian authorities in the temporarily Russian occupied Crimea from taking over the salvage efforts as the tanker operator contended that it would lead to inflated costs. The Russian authorities wanted the remaining fuel pumped from the bow section of the vessel. They told the court that the Anapa region has spent more than 211 million rubles (approximately $2.7 million) on cleanup efforts. Nearly 200,000 metric tons of contaminated sand have been removed and over 310 miles of coastline have been cleaned. The city has sued the operator separately for its costs. The Ukraine has also said it would seek to prosecute for the damages it received from the drifting oil.

The Central Command for Maritime Emergencies in Cuxhaven has terminated its overall operational control of the oil spill following the collision of the 'Coastal Legend' and the 'Capella' in Cuxhaven's outer harbour and handed over the further proceedings to the City of Cuxhaven as the Lower Water Authority on July 25 at 9 a.m. Personnel from the Federal Agency for Technical Relief resumed operations on site on the morning. Small amounts of oil remained in the water. The oil booms initially remained in the port basin. Since the oil collection began, approximately 240 cubic metres of the oil-water mixture have been removed. Water samples were taken on July 28. The exact amount of marine diesel leaked from the offshore supply vessel remained unclear, but it was likely between six and 12 cubic metres. Regarding the cause of the allision, initial investigations indicated that the captain of the 'Capella' had misjudged the circumstances. According to police, there was initially no indication of a technical fault. The 'Coastal Legend' was berthed at Empting Drydock on July 27 and remained stationary as of July 29.

The 'Loch Ranza', serving on the route Tayinloan.Gigha, suffered a technical issue with the engine belt on July 28, rendering the service liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice. The following sailings were cancelled: DepartureTayinloan - 03:00 p.m.; Departure Gigha - 003:30 p.m. After the issue wasresolved, the service was resume at 04:00 p.m.

The 'Mannanan' suffered a generator failure on the night of July 26, 2025, which resulted in the cancellation of the sailings between Liverpool and Douglos (Isle of Man) on July 27 and 28. The damage required significant maintenance and testing before the ferry could resume service. The ship remained sidelined in Douglas for repairs. Engineers and Workshop team were in the process of swapping out one of the generator sets with the spare unit kept ashore. This was a major undertaking which commenced on Sunday and will see the unit installed today. Additional fitting work and commissioning work was ongoing. In order to expedite repairs, IOMSPC was also flying in specialist electrical engineers this afternoon to perform further diagnostic checks and assist in fixing the issue. At the same time, the electrical engineering team were taking the opportunity to tackle an ongoing electrical issue with another of the vessel’s generator sets. This improves the chances of having sufficient generator capacity to resume service at the earliest opportunity. Affected passengers have been transferred to the company’s ferry 'Manxman ',where possible, with coaches laid on for foot passengers between Liverpool and Heysham, while the reserve ropax ferry 'Ben-my-Chree' was undertaking overnight freight to free up capacity.

The 'Movitz', operating on a route between Karlsvikspiren on Alnö and the Inner Harbour in central Sundsvall, has been forced to cancel several departures over the weekend of July 26/27, 2024, due to technical problems. On July 26, the scheduied departures at 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., had to be canceled. After the fault has been fixed, the Alnö-ferry resumed its schedule on July 27 at 2:30 p.m.

On the evening of July 18, 2025 the tug 'Samson' (IMO: 9194725) was deployed from Torshavn to assist the 'Stadt Florø', which had got a line wrapped around its propeller.off Jan Mayen. It reached the casualty on July 21 at 2 a.m. After securing the tow, the ships set course back to Tórshavn, where they arrived on the late evening of July 24. Due to good weather, the towing went smoothly. at a speed of around six knots. The 'Stadt Florø' left the port again after the obstruction was removed on July 27, en route to Florø with an ETA as of July 29. Report with photos: https://www.fishfacts.com/news/9537

A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew medevaced a man from the 'Tantrum No. 1' approximately 180 miles off Astoria, Oregon, on July 24, 2025. A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-295 Kingfisher crew from 19 Wing Comox in British Columbia, provided assistance overhead with weather reporting and communications. Watchstanders at the JRCC in Victoria, British Columbia, received a call shortly after 1 a.m. from the fishing vessel about a Canadian crew member experiencing a medical emergency. At the time, the vessel was approximately 300 miles west of Astoria. The watch officers in Victoria then notified personnel at the U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District Command Center in Seattle of the emergency. U.S. Coast Guard crews conferred with the duty flight surgeon, who recommended a medevac. The watchstanders established regular communications with the vessel’s crew to monitor the patient's status as the vessel proceeded east to get closer to shore. Once the vessel was in a safer area for a medevac, a helicopter crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Astoria was dispatched aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk. The Jayhawk and Kingfisher crew arrived on scene around 2 p.m. The man was safely hoisted by the helicopter crew and brought to Air Station Astoria at 4 p.m. where he was transferred to EMS to receive a higher level of care. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4256269/us-coast-guard-royal-canadian-air-force-medevac-man-180-miles-west-of-astoria/

On July 24, the 'Wan Hai 503' remained under tow of the 'Offshore Warrior' outside the Indian EEZ and was located approximately 90 nautical miles from the Indian EEZ boundary, as preparations were made for further movement under a forward towing connection. Onboard fire conditions have stabilized considerably. Light smoke continued to emanate from Bay 29 to Bay 35, but there was no evidence of flame or heat escalation. Temperature measurements across affected cargo holds remained stable and in control, averaging around 40–41°C. A complement of approximately 20 salvage personnel, including the Salvage Master, is currently present onboard.. Dewatering efforts were ongoing and yielding consistent results. Cargo Hold Nos. 5 and 6 were being pumped continuously to maintain manageable water levels. The engine room level was also stable and was being monitored around-the-clock. This level of dewatering was critical not only for operational access but also for any required inspection or shifting of equipment. Support vessel operations were being coordinated in tandem with ongoing salvage tasks. The 'Water Lily' continued to support personnel and material transfer between support tugs and the casualty. The 'Virgo', which had temporarily docked at Galle Harbour for maintenance, was scheduled to rejoin operations by the morning of July 25. to execute the forward towing line connection, a critical requirement for entry into a Port of Refuge. Other deployed vessels, including the 'Saksham' and 'Nand Saarthi', remained on standby to support equipment and crew transfers as needed. The 'Advantis Libra' has also been confirmed to join operations by July 29, further reinforcing support capability. The vessel was sent to replace the 'Virgo' after the forward towing line has been connected. Currently, the primary coordination responsibility for managing the incident is being handed over to the Flag State, Singapore, and the salvors. The Directorate General of Shipping (India) has confirmed that India's operational coordination responsibilities will conclude once the vessel re-enters international waters beyond its EEZ, barring any renewed emergency and expected the MPA Singapore to coordinate with the owners as well as the salvers for all further actions. India will, however, continue to provide logistical assistance if requested, and has made arrangements to stand by in the event of any renewed crisis, especially in light of ongoing Southwest Monsoon conditions. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has clearly communicated that entry to a port will not be permitted until this forward tow connection is in place. To this end, the salvors have planned to complete the forward towing arrangement by July 27–28 July, using the 'Virgo'. The MPA has also requested detailed photographic and structural reports, particularly of the port side’s damaged sections, to evaluate the vessel’s seaworthiness for coastal entry. Once the forward towing connection has been confirmed, the salvors will submit updated documentation to the MPA for final review and port clearance. Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Shipping (India) reiterated its position that any entry into an Indian Port of Refuge remains off the table until all bunkers have been removed and the monsoon conditions prevailed. The DGS also emphasized that if the Port of Refuge clearance is delayed further, the vessel should continue to be held outside all EEZs, including in proximity to the India-Sri Lanka-Maldives tri-junction, if safety allows. In conclusion, while the situation remained weather-sensitive, significant progress has been made in stabilizing the vessel. With towage secure, fire risk reduced, and personnel safely onboard, operations were now entering a decisive phase focused on relocation, compliance, and final port entry clearance.

The 'Heilhorn', operating on the route Vennesund - Holm, had to cancel its sailings on the morning of July 29, 2025, due to technical issues, The scheduleddepartures from Holm at 06:40 a.m. and from Vennesund at 07:10 a.m. were thus called off. After troubleshooting at the quay in Holm, the ferry was expected back in service, departing from the ferry pier, at 07:40 a.m.

On July 28, the Houthi terrorists stated that they had rescued 10 seafarers from the 'Eternity C', releasing a six-minute, heavily scripted propaganda video, which was showing footage of the crew, with the Houthis claiming it as a proof that the sailors were alive and well. The video includes testimonies from the sailors stating that they were unaware of the maritime ban by the Houthis against sailing to Israeli ports. One crew member can be seen contacting home via a mobile phone, while others were depicted delivering statements. The sailors were seen thanking their captors for “treating them well” and apologizing to Palestine. Under clear duress, they stated they were supposedly en route to Eilat, a claim, which has been disputed by the ship owner. The Houthi terrorists also reiterated their threat to ships belonging to companies affiliated with Israeli ports, regardless of their destination or nationality. The 'Eternitiy C' had on board 22 crew members and three guards at the time of the attack. 10 crew members of the 'Eternity C' were rescued by a privately funded mission organised by the vessel's owner. Five crew members were assumed to be dead, and the remaining 10 were reported to have been taken by the Houthis. The United States and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have criticised the Houthis’ actions. HRW stated them to “unlawfully detaining civilians,” while US officials have accused the Houthis of “kidnapping” the missing seafarers in violation of international law. Report with photo and video: https://splash247.com/houthis-parade-captive-crew-from-sunken-greek-ship-in-propaganda-video/ https://x.com/i/status/1949911917285249526

The salvage of the 'Betim', which sank near Chorao on June 23, was continued, but the ship remained under water on July 26 despite day-long salvage efforts by the river navigation department (RND). A team of 15 RND staff, assisted by a professional diver and a special salvager crane, worked through the day but were unable to lift the vessel. On July 24, pontoons were hired to aid the salvage, but shallow waters along the riverbank made it impossible to accommodate them, forcing the department to switch strategies. There was a high tide which was hindering the work. Preliminary investigations suggested the vessel sank due to rainwater accumulating in the tanks, which were not drained. The responsibility for this lapse was lying with the coxswain, who failed to conduct the required checks and drain the tanks in time.

The police have closed their preliminary investigation into negligence in maritime traffic in connection with the grounding of the 'Brisen' off Sandhamn. It turned out that there was a technical fault on the tanker, which caused the accident on Nov 30, 2024, aat 8:05 lm n the so-called Farfarssvängen off Sandön in the Värmdö archipelago.

Five Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists were arrested on the early morning of July 27, 2025, while protesting against the 'Celebritsy Eclipse' in Amsterdam. Around 4:30 a.m., protesters blocked the vessel at the Amsterdam Passenger Terminal (PTA). Around 35 Extinction Rebellion activists were protesting, using boats, canoes, and inflatable animals to protest against the docking of the cruise ship. About 30 protesters tried to prevent the ship from docking. The protest lasted about two hours. Police arrested five people for assault, spraying the cruise ship, and refusing to show identification. Two people have been released. XR was considering filing a police report because they claimed that harbour boats ran over their (inflatable) boats. The police were not yet aware of any reports as of the morning of July 27 and still investigating what exactly happened. The cruise ship was connected to shore power provided by PTA and otherwise running on biofuel. Report with photo: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/07/27/vijf-aanhoudingen-bij-nachtelijk-protest-tegen-cruiseschip-in-amsterdam/

Russia’s state environmental organization, Rosprirodnadzor, alleged in court that the operator of the tankers 'Volgoneft 212' and 'Volgoneft 239 ' that were lost in December 2024 had multiple violations. The latest accusations of expired licenses came as the environmental was is seeking further compensation and actions from the tanker operator to address the environmental impact of the dual casualties. The tankers were carrying approximately 9,200 metric tons of heavy fuel oil. The authorities estimated that half of the fuel was released in the two incidents, and days later, the 'Volgoneft 109' also reported a leak while it was in port. As part of the suit, the Russian authorities told the court that the captain of the 'Volgoneft 239' was operating the vessel with an expired license. The license was expired for several days prior to the vessel getting underway and encountering a winter storm in the Kerch Strait region. Russian authorities further said that the operator of the tankers, Volgoneft, was not certified to operate the vessels in open waters during the winter months. The company blamed heavy winter weather in the region for both of the casualties. Rosprirodnadzor was suing the tanker operator, giving him the responsibility to pay for the cleanup and salvage of the tankers. The bow section of 239 remains submerged, which led to a dispute over its conditions. The court reports said the bow section continues to leak oil, and the next efforts at recovery and sealing the leaks were not scheduled until October. The agency, however, quickly issued a denial saying that no current leaks were detected. It said, however, it remains the responsibility of the operator and acknowledged the potential environmental dangers from further leaks. Volgoneft has been suing to prevent the Russian authorities in the temporarily Russian occupied Crimea from taking over the salvage efforts as the tanker operator contended that it would lead to inflated costs. The Russian authorities wanted the remaining fuel pumped from the bow section of the vessel. They told the court that the Anapa region has spent more than 211 million rubles (approximately $2.7 million) on cleanup efforts. Nearly 200,000 metric tons of contaminated sand have been removed and over 310 miles of coastline have been cleaned. The city has sued the operator separately for its costs. The Ukraine has also said it would seek to prosecute for the damages it received from the drifting oil.