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Just two minutes after the start of the Ocean Race Europe in Kiel.on Aug 10, 2025, a collision occurred between the Swiss team "Holcim-PRB" skippered by Rosalin Kuiper (Netherlands) and the Italian team "Allagrande Mapei Racing" skippered by Ambrogio Beccaria (Italy). Just two minutes after the start of the Ocean Race Europe, a collision occurred between the Swiss team "Holcim-PRB" skippered by Rosalin Kuiper (Netherlands) and the Italian team "Allagrande Mapei Racing" skippered by Ambrogio Beccaria (Italy). Both boats sustained such severe damage from the collision that they had to return to the starting port in Kiel. On the Italian racing yacht "Mapei," both the headsail and the mainsail were shredded and torn. On the "Holcim-PRB," holes were visible in the side of the boat. Damage to the long carbon tubes (outriggers) and the upper shrouds of the Mapei are possible. "That's a big problem," the Italian complained. While Team Mapei left the boat at the Blücher Bridge, Rosalin Kuiper and her team at Holcim were already working at full speed. The racing yacht was transferred to the Kiel Canal on thr Sunday evening and is now in Knierim's shipyard. Work on the Holcim's hull has already begun there. During the repair, there is close coordination with the Holcim team regarding the exchange of data for creating the mold for the damaged hull. Work continues into the night. The goal is to return to the race from Portsmouth, which the five remaining teams, including Team Malizia with skipper Boris Herrmann, hope to achieve after the start in Kiel around midweek. This would be possible if the boats take the shortcut via the Kiel Canal. The mast does not need to be lowered, and the boats can travel at a maximum speed of 12 kilometers per hour.

The "Polkovnik Fesenko V.K." was detained on Aug 6, 2025, in Mersin with 13 deficiencies, four of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Safety of navigation - Charts Not updated 2) Safeety of navigation - Nautical publications Not updated 3) Fire safety - Fire fighting equipment and Appliances Not as required 4) Other - Other Other The vessel was released again on Aug 8 and left the port enroute to Iskenderun.

Just two minutes after the start of the Ocean Race Europe in Kiel.on Aug 10, 2025, a collision occurred between the Swiss team "Holcim-PRB" skippered by Rosalin Kuiper (Netherlands) and the Italian team "Allagrande Mapei Racing" skippered by Ambrogio Beccaria (Italy). Just two minutes after the start of the Ocean Race Europe, a collision occurred between the Swiss team "Holcim-PRB" skippered by Rosalin Kuiper (Netherlands) and the Italian team "Allagrande Mapei Racing" skippered by Ambrogio Beccaria (Italy). Both boats sustained such severe damage from the collision that they had to return to the starting port in Kiel. On the Italian racing yacht "Mapei," both the headsail and the mainsail were shredded and torn. On the "Holcim-PRB," holes were visible in the side of the boat. Damage to the long carbon tubes (outriggers) and the upper shrouds of the Mapei are possible. "That's a big problem," the Italian complained. While Team Mapei left the boat at the Blücher Bridge, Rosalin Kuiper and her team at Holcim were already working at full speed. The racing yacht was transferred to the Kiel Canal on thr Sunday evening and is now in Knierim's shipyard. Work on the Holcim's hull has already begun there. During the repair, there is close coordination with the Holcim team regarding the exchange of data for creating the mold for the damaged hull. Work continues into the night. The goal is to return to the race from Portsmouth, which the five remaining teams, including Team Malizia with skipper Boris Herrmann, hope to achieve after the start in Kiel around midweek. This would be possible if the boats take the shortcut via the Kiel Canal. The mast does not need to be lowered, and the boats can travel at a maximum speed of 12 kilometers per hour.

The "Allagrande Mapei Racing" and the "Holcim PRB" are scheduled to return to the starting line on Aug 17, just in time for the start of the second leg of the Ocean Race in Portsmouth, England. However, at least 500 nautical miles and several repairs still separate the yachts from the starting line. The Team Mapei is currently waiting. The spare parts needed after the crash are to be transported to Kiel and installed on board. To make this possible, the Italians have now changed berths. Instead of the Reventlou Bridge, the high-speed yacht is now berthed in the City Marina at the Ostsee Quay. Team "Biotherm" had set up its berth on the pontoon next to cruise berth 28 before the start of the race. The team led by skipper Ambrogio Beccaria is currently near the boat, waiting for the delivery of the necessary spare parts. In addition, further tests are being conducted to detect possible structural damage. The "Holcim PRB" team, with Dutch skipper Rosalin Kuiper, also wants to get back into the race quickly. Work has been underway at the Knierim shipyard pier on the Kiel Canal since the morning of Aug 11. The section of the yacht's hull that was torn open during the crash was removed since. The shipyard workers and members of the Holcim team have prepared the installation of a fitting piece. A mold is being built for this piece at Knierim, into which the new hull section will then be inserted according to the boatbuilder's specifications. The repair of the "Holcim PRB" is progressing. The damaged section of the hull has been removed. The new section is now being manufactured at Knierim. The material is carbon fiber, and Knierim has appropriately trained boat builders and equipment for processing it. They were doing everything they can to ensure the Holcim arrives in Portsmouth on time, according to shipyard manager Steffen Müller. His crew is partly made up of regatta sailors who have participated in major races. Shipyard manager Gunnar Knierim was a long-time member of the 'Pinta' crew. The shipyard on the Channel has experience with racing yachts. The winner of the Volvo Ocean Race, "Guyot Environnement," was built there. If the yachts sail from Kiel through the Kiel Canal, it would be 500 nautical miles to Portsmouth, which would take the two teams just under two days. The route around the northern tip of Denmark near Skagen is around 900 nautical miles, which allows for quick sailing. It is unclear which route both teams will take.

Following the end of the Hanse Sail on Aug 11, 2025, the "Großherzogin Elisabeth" ran aground near Langenort shortly after leaving the fishing harbour of Rostock. The cause has not yet been determined. The ship was towed free by sea rescuers and the buoy tender "Grömitz" and escorted back to its berth. The 53 people on board were not in danger. Furthermore, the steam icebreaker "Stettin" was pushed against the quayside on the Haedge peninsula during a turning maneuver due to the rising wind. The bow and sheet pile wall were damaged. Police have not yet been able to provide details on the extent of the damage.

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On the afternoon of Aug 10, the Port Authority of Rhodes was informed by the Captain of the 'Stavros', that during the execution of the scheduled route from the port of Megisti to the port of Rhodes, the ship experienced a malfunction in the starboard main engine. The ferry sailed safely to the port of Rhodes, disembarking 49 passengers, 11 private cars and five trucks. The Central Port Authority of Rhodes initially prohibited the ship from sailing, while after presentation of a certificate of class maintenance from the classification society that monitors it, the ship continued its authorized route.

The "Propontis" was detained on Aug 7, 2025, in Trieste, Italy with 17 deficiencies - 12 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Seafarers employment agreement Entries missing 2) Labour conditions - Sanitary facilities Damaged 3) Labour conditions - Heating, airconditioning and ventilation Not as required 4) Emergency systems - Emergency source of power - emergency generator Not properly maintained 5) Structural conditions - Cargo pumproom' Not as required 6) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Auxiliary machinery Not as required 7) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Inoperative 8)) Fire safety - Fire fighting equipment and Appliances Not properly maintained 9) Fire safety - Fire pump and its pipes Not as required 10) Fire safety - Ready availability of fire fighting equipment Inoperative 11) Fire safety - Evaluation of crew performance Lack of training 12) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 9 and left the port enroute to Mellitahde.

On Aug 10, 2025, a fire broke out in the engine room of the ' Raffaele Rubatino' and rendered the ship unmanageable, requiring the assistance of two tugs to reach the port of Naples. No injuries were reported on board. The ferry had departed from Palermo and was headed for Naples with 155 passengers and numerous vehicles in the hold. The fire, which broke out while the ship was about 15 miles from the Neapolitan port, was promptly extinguished by the crew, but the damage left the ship unable to navigate unassisted. The captain issued a mayday call via radio, triggering a rescue operation coordinated by the Naples Port Authority. Two patrol boats arrived on the scene, while firefighting and medical teams were preparing on the dock for the disembarkation, scheduled for the evening. Two tus departed from the port of Naples to tow the ship into port, while the Port Authority asked vessels in the area to approach the 'Raffaele Rubattino' to provide assistance if necessary. Meanwhile, another ferry, the 'GNV Auriga', also from Palermo, and two Coast Guard vessels had arrived near the drifting vessel. The two tugs departed from Naples and hooked and began towing it toward port. The captain of the vessel reported that there was no need to evacuate the passengers. The crew's quick response helped contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other areas of the ship.

The "Allagrande Mapei Racing" and the "Holcim PRB" are scheduled to return to the starting line on Aug 17, just in time for the start of the second leg of the Ocean Race in Portsmouth, England. However, at least 500 nautical miles and several repairs still separate the yachts from the starting line. The Team Mapei is currently waiting. The spare parts needed after the crash are to be transported to Kiel and installed on board. To make this possible, the Italians have now changed berths. Instead of the Reventlou Bridge, the high-speed yacht is now berthed in the City Marina at the Ostsee Quay. Team "Biotherm" had set up its berth on the pontoon next to cruise berth 28 before the start of the race. The team led by skipper Ambrogio Beccaria is currently near the boat, waiting for the delivery of the necessary spare parts. In addition, further tests are being conducted to detect possible structural damage. The "Holcim PRB" team, with Dutch skipper Rosalin Kuiper, also wants to get back into the race quickly. Work has been underway at the Knierim shipyard pier on the Kiel Canal since the morning of Aug 11. The section of the yacht's hull that was torn open during the crash was removed since. The shipyard workers and members of the Holcim team have prepared the installation of a fitting piece. A mold is being built for this piece at Knierim, into which the new hull section will then be inserted according to the boatbuilder's specifications. The repair of the "Holcim PRB" is progressing. The damaged section of the hull has been removed. The new section is now being manufactured at Knierim. The material is carbon fiber, and Knierim has appropriately trained boat builders and equipment for processing it. They were doing everything they can to ensure the Holcim arrives in Portsmouth on time, according to shipyard manager Steffen Müller. His crew is partly made up of regatta sailors who have participated in major races. Shipyard manager Gunnar Knierim was a long-time member of the 'Pinta' crew. The shipyard on the Channel has experience with racing yachts. The winner of the Volvo Ocean Race, "Guyot Environnement," was built there. If the yachts sail from Kiel through the Kiel Canal, it would be 500 nautical miles to Portsmouth, which would take the two teams just under two days. The route around the northern tip of Denmark near Skagen is around 900 nautical miles, which allows for quick sailing. It is unclear which route both teams will take.

Following the end of the Hanse Sail on Aug 11, 2025, the schooner "Großherzogin Elisabeth" ran aground near Langenort shortly after leaving the fishing harbour of Rostock. The cause has not yet been determined. The ship was towed free by sea rescuers and the buoy tender "Grömitz" and escorted back to its berth. The 53 people on board were not in danger. Furthermore, the "Stettin" was pushed against the quayside on the Haedge peninsula during a turning maneuver due to the rising wind. The bow and sheet pile wall were damaged. Police have not yet been able to provide details on the extent of the damage.

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The Deputy Prosecutor General of Finland confirmed on Aug 11 that charges have been brought against the captain and the first and second officers of the 'Eagle S', related to the damage to five undersea cables on Dec 25, 2024. The captain, a Georgian national, along with the two officers of Indian nationality, were charged with aggravated criminal mischief and aggravated interference with communications. The charges also included alternative indictments. Further details could be released by the District Court when the hearings begin. The investigation showed that the tanker departed the Ust-Luga terminal with a cargo of oil products. On Dec 25, they believed the vessel dragged its anchor on the seabed for about 90 kilometres, damaging the five cables. The prosecutors report in addition to the critical interruption of services, the companies incurred costs of at least €60 million for the repairs. The defendants have denied that they committed the offences for which they are being charged. Further, they have also questioned Finland’s jurisdiction. They contended the country lacks the right to bring the charges as the damage happened in international waters. The three individuals have been detained in Finland since the incident occurred. Finnish authorities originally has detained nine individuals, instructing them not to leave Finland, but later focused on the three top officers from the tanker. The Helsinki District Court will set a date for the hearing of the case. If necessary, it will also resolve the issue of Finnish jurisdiction.

The Federal Police vessel "Bad Bramstedt" sent a boarding team of federal police officers to the "Hav Grouper" on Aug 9, 2025. The ship typically travels between North Sea ports and the Baltic States. However, in July, the 34-year-old vessel spent five days in Kaliningrad, Russia. On the subsequent voyage from Liepaja to Kiel, the "Hav Grouper" performed unusual maneuvers at low speed south of the Swedish island of Gotland on Aug 7. These maneuvers took place in an area that also houses underwater cables. Following the incidents in the spring, when the Federal Police stopped a suspicious freighter in Kiel following a cable failure near Gotland, these particularly sensitive sea areas are being monitored by numerous naval units, coast guard vessels, and drones. Any suspicious maneuvers by merchant vessels are to be immediately recorded and evaluated. The Danish Navy initially observed the freighter, which was eventually taken over by the Federal Police. The patrol vessel "Bad Bramstedt" slowly followed the freighter from Gedser through the Fehmarn Belt to its anchorage off Kiel. The Federal Police inspected the "Hav Grouper" on Aug 9 at 11 a.m. as part of the "original performance of duties under the Federal Police Act." The authorities have not commented on the suspicion of sabotage. The Kiel Water Police were also on site with the patrol boat "Sprotte" and conducted an inspection in accordance with Marpol regulations. The inspections were completed in just under two hours. Customs also participated in the operation.