The disembarkation operations of the 41 castaways rescued by the 'Life Support' on July 29 between 3 a.m. and 3:45 a.m. in the international waters of the Libyan SAR zone in the central Mediterranean, have ended in the port of Naples on Aug 1. The migrants, including three unaccompanied minors, had been travelling on board a small fibreglass boat. Report with photo: https://www.ilmattino.it/AMP/fr/debarquement_de_41_naufrages_au_port_de_naples_par_le_navire_d_emergency-8275526.html
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NIKI SEJAHTERA
On Aug 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. WITA, ithe KM 'Niki Sejahtera', en route from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, caught fire approximately 42 miles north of Masalembu in pos. 05° 11.154' S / 113° 44.137' E. The ship was en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. It started in the vehicle deck and started spreading. The KM. 'Meratus Kapuas' came to assist and communicated with the Coastal Radio Station (SROP) Banjarmasin. The evacuation of the 152 passengers and the 44 crew members was started out with the assistance of the patrol boat 'Singa Laut 402' from the Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla). The KM. 'Meratus Kapua' also coordinated with the SAR operation cente in Masalembu during the process. Reports with photos: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/22191/evakuasi-penumpang-km-niki-sejahtera-yang-terbakar-di-laut-utara-bawean-evacuation-of-passengers-from-km-niki-sejahtera-on-fire-in-the-northern-sea-of-bawean https://kalsel.inilah.com/kapal-pemumpang-km-niki-sejahtera-terbakar-di-banjarmasin-bagini-nasib-ratusan-penumpangnya/ https://radarbanjarmasin.jawapos.com/hukum-peristiwa/1974931176/dramatis-begini-proses-evakuasi-ratusan-penumpang-km-niki-sejahtera-yang-terbakar-di-laut-masalembu https://news.detik.com/foto-news/d-7469223/momen-evakuasi-penumpang-km-niki-sejahtera-yang-terbakar-di-banjarmasin
CONCEPTION
The captain of the 'Conception', who was convicted of manslaughter in the fire in the Channel Islands which killed 34 people, has been ordered to pay restitution to the families of some of the victims. Jerry Boylan was convicted of a rare charge known as seaman’s manslaughter in connection with the blaze on board the 'Conception'. He was sentenced to four years in prison. A judge ordered him to pay $32,000 in restitution to the families of three of the 34 victims. The families had submitted documentation of funeral expenses for loved ones. More claims were pending. Boylan was convicted after a jury found that he had failed to have the crew maintain a watch which might have detected the fire earlier. It also found him responsible for implementing other safety measures.
SHTANDART
During the weekend of July 27/28 the 'Shtandart' landed in the waters near the island of Arousa after the Port of Vigo denied the permission to dock. Later, after being expelled from Spanish waters by the Civil Guard, it obtained authorization to enter the Cee dock (La Coruña) for a few hours and then set off for the high seas. On July 31 the ship was sailing north, near Cedeira. Now, the Galician Association for Aid to Ukraine (AGA-Ukraine) has launched a warning message about this ship, which it considers a danger. «Its voyages in European Union waters have allowed it to have access to maritime traffic data on important world routes, such as the Strait of Gibraltar and others. The conduct of Vladimir Martus (the ship's captain) must be pursued for the security of Europe and the protection of the Ukrainian refugees we have welcomed,» denounced the entity, which was created in February 2022, thanks to the will and initiative of Ukrainian migrants residing in Galicia, together with their families and friends, after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Thegroup directly accused the captain of being "an unscrupulous Russian propagandist who uses his crew, part of which pays him for his trips. he Shtandart does not belong to any maritime training organization. It is owned by the ghost company Shtandart Project, based in St. Petersburg, controlled by more than 60 % by Vladimir Martus. The rest of the shares are in the hands of people close to Martus," according to the AGA Ukraine. The entity also claimed that the 'Shtandart' "has been violating the most basic navigation rules, disconnects the system "to avoid being located, which causes a danger to the rest of the ships. Martus recklessly set out to sea, taking its crew into a risky situation that has finally forced it to dock in the port of Cee due to the emergency generated by the captain's negligence."
CG CHARLES DAVID JR
The 'Charles David Jr.’ repatriated 32 migrants to Cuba on July 31, 2024, following an interdiction of a migrant venture near Marathon, Florida. A Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew hadnotified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders of a migrant vessel on July 28 at approximately 2 p.m., about 41 miles southeast of Long Key. Law enforcement boat crews from the Station Islamorada intercepted the vessel and transferred the migrants to the Coast Guard Cutter for disposition. Once aboard a Coast Guard cutter, migrants were processed to determine their identity and are provided food, water, shelter, and basic medical attention before repatriation to their country of origin or return to the country from which they departed. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3856811/coast-guard-repatriates-32-migrants-to-cuba/
MT TERRA NOVA
The siphoning of fuel from the 'Terra Nova' has been postponed for another two weeks. The delay was necessary so that metal caps could be made to better seal the valves of the cargo tanks. Originally, the valves had been sealed with linen bags after the accident. This reduced the leakage of oil, but did not stop it. The metal caps should now ensure stability during extraction and in heavy weather. Since the ship sank off the town of Limay, about 40 kilometers west of the capital Manila, in the so-called Manila Bay, oil slicks were observed in several coastal communities in the provinces of Cavite and Bulacan.
SALVAMAR ADHARA
On Aug 1 a cayuco was located eight nautical miles southest of La Restinga (El Hierro), with 66 people onm board. among them three women, and seven minors. The CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Adhara', which locates the boat and escorted it to the port, where the castaways were attended by a health and safety team. Report with video: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1818986647079293058
LODBROG
The 'Lodbrog' is set to arrive in Tonga on Aug 6, after a delay in Fiji for over a week, due to an issue with its starboard side propeller. Meanwhile, telephone and internet services to Vava'u and Ha'apai continued to feel the impact of the Tonga domestic submarine cable blackout that has lasted over a month, since it was cut after an earthquake on June 29. The 'Lodbrog', which came from Singapore, had to remain in Fiji while a component, the bearing of the propeller of the ship, was being shipped in. The part arrived in Fiji on July 30 and was due to sail on Aug 4. It was expected to arrive in Tonga on Aug 6 and will go straight to the cable sites. Initially the repair was expected to be completed in July. A new repair timeline is set for mid-August. The repair timeline will take longer if the damaged cables is found to be more than 50 kilometers. The two faults on the cable are located at 73 km and 96 km from Tongatapu. Tonga Cable Ltd. believed the cable was suppressed at 73 km from Tongatapu, while at 96 km, the cable was completely cut.
ARGOS GEORGIA
The Malvinas Government has decided to end the search for the four missing persons from the 'Argos Georgia' on July 31. This decision has been taken taking into account all the circumstances and in line with all international requirements. The search had to be stopped due to meteorological reasons and was resumed last weekend. The patrol boat 'Pharos SG' carried out a thorough search that has covered more than 1,100 miles without sighting the missing persons presumed dead. However, ivessels passing through the reference area in the coming weeks have been encouraged to look for any sign of the missing persons or the remains and to immediately inform the Maritime Authority. The British maritime accident investigation service (Marine Accident Investigation Branch) has opened an investigation in collaboration with the Spanish Maritime Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIM). The bodies of the nine deceased crew members arrived in the United Kingdom on July 31, where they will undergo the required formalities before being handed over to their relaitves. The aircraft took off from Mount Pleasant on July 30, and after stopping on Ascension Island, landed in Brize Norton, in the county of Oxfordshire, on the morning of July 31. The autopsy on the nine deceased from the 'Argos Georgia' will determine whether there is a third Galician among them who had been reported missing. Among the fatalities from the sinking, one was still unidentified and could correspond to the crew member of Noia Antonio Barreiro. There was, however, no official confirmation in this regard and it will be the forensic examination that will determine it. Among the deceased were two Spaniards, the Galicians César Acevedo, a resident of Vigo and the captain, and Santiago Leyenda, from Baiona (Pontevedra) and the main cook. Their bodies could not be repatriated to Spain with the survivors due to the protocols required by the British authorities.
SALVAMAR ANTARES
The yacht HMS 'Nana Primero' hit a shallow and ran agorund north of Menorca on the afternoon of July 31, 2024. The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Antares'. The crew verified that there was no leak, refloated the vessel and then releases the tow to another vessel of the owner company, which took it it to the port of Menorca.
HUMANITY 1
The "Humanity 1" has rescued around 60 people in international waters north of the Libyan coast on Aug 1. They were traveling in an overcrowded and unseaworthy plastic boat. The Italian authorities assigned the ship toCivitavecchia, a port more than 950 kilometers from the site of operation. SOS Humanity criticized the three-and-a-half-day journey as an unnecessary additional burden for the rescued people.
VENTURA
The 'Ventura', en route from Lisbon to Southampton, requested the medical evacuation of a 74-year-old British passenger, 54 nautical miles west of A Coruña. The CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 401, which hoisted the patient and transported him to the Alvedro airport, where an ambulance was waiting for further transfer to hospital for medical care on a higher level.
GABRIELLA
The Health Board has advised passengers who traveled on the 'Gabriella' from Tallinn to Helsinki on July 26, 2024, to keep an eye on their health after one person aboard the ferry was diagnosed with measles. Due to the very contagious nature of the disease, all passengers must be careful. It can be particularly dangerous to people without immunity, such as those who have not been vaccinated. The infectious disease epidemiology department of the Health Board was clarifying the circumstances of the case. The agency was communicating with its Finnish counterpart to obtain additional information. The ship left Tallinn at 2 p.m., and people on this trip should first check whether they have been vaccinated against measles or have previously contracted the disease. Then people can be more confident that they are protected against measles. Those without immunity should monitor their health in the coming weeks. The interior of the ship is usually well ventilated, but still crowded, and the virus spreads in the air.
OVERSEAS SANTORINI
Gibraltar reiterated that it did not provide service to the 'Overseas Santorini' despite anchoring on the East side. The 'Overseas Santorini', after crossing the Strait at midday on July 30 and continuing on its planned route, manoeuvred and turned to position itself with its bow towards the Bay of Algeciras at around 2:30 p.m. The ship was anchored and was being assisted by other Gibraltar-flagged ships, such as the patrol boat 'Mons Calpe' and the 'Sir Joshua Hassan'. The Government of Gibraltar has clarified hat the ship flies the flag of the United States and is crewed by American citizens. It affirmed that it was not subject to sanctions from the United Kingdom, the European Union or the United Nations. The Gibraltar Government has been in close contact with the UK authorities in relation to this matter and has a clear view of the wider interests of British foreign policy in dealing with the closest allies. It acknowledged that there has been no contact with the Spanish Government, but Gibraltar understands that the ship was not turned away from the Port of Algeciras, where it has apparently been calling for years, but that it withdrew its request to berth in the port. The ship did not enter the Port of Gibraltar and was not provided with any service by the Government or the Port. The ship underwent a crew change and refuelled. The 'Overseas Santorini' left Gibraltar waters in the early hours of July 31, and at 05.50 a.m. was already off Malaga, heading for Israel. The ship, which was initially scheduled to stop at the Port of Algeciras, cancelled the call on July 26 and headed for Gibraltar. However, the Government of the Rock clarified on July 27 that the 'Overseas Santorini' had not requested a stopover at the Gibraltar port or any service.
MT TERRA NOVA
A ship capable of carrying the recovered oil from the 'Terra Nova' is on its way to the wreck site, The company in charge of the response has been instructed to start siphoning on Aug 4 if possible. The siphoning of the fuel from the tanksl could take seven days, according to estimates of the Philippine Authorities.
SALVAMAR ENIF
On July 31, 2024, the 14-meter sailing yacht 'Embolo' ,with three people on board, reported an interaction with Orcas with a damage to the rudder which caused poor steering five nautical miles south of Cape Trafalgar. The CCS Tarifa of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Enif' to assist, which accompanied the yacht to Barbate.