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Salvage crews have placed three generators aboard the 'MSC Baltic lll' on March 11. A barge is in the area with equipment to pump off the ship's fuel, and a container with equipment to heat up the heavy bunker fuel has also been placed onboard. As of March 133, the tug 'Atlantic Elm' (IMO 7910230) with a barge on the hook, loaded with salvage equipment, was waiting off Lark Harbour. The salvage crew were preparing to go out to the 'MSC Baltic lll' to begin fuel removal operations when the weather permits.

The salvors, who were aboard the 'Stena Immaculate' on March 13 found that the engine room was fine. They intended to be boarding again on March 14 at daylight. Then they will take a close look at the cargo tanks. Rough seas were, however, an unpredictable factor in the plans. The decision whether the ship will be towed to a port was still too early to say, and a decision was postponed until the weekend.’ Also the salvor of the 'Solong' was on board on March 12. Several ships from Multraship from Terneuzen were near the ship. The small fires on the upper deck were being contained and closely monitored. Specialized ships were present to support the firefighting. The Coastguard also flew over the ships several times. There did not appear to be any pollution from both the 'Stena Immaculate' or the 'Solong'. On the evening of March 12, the Department of Migrant Workers oconfirmed that it was a Filipino seafarer who was reported missing. The licensed manning agency (LMA) stated that the man was last seen at the bow of the vessel, the area of the ship that caught on fire after the massive explosion. The surviving crew members have been accomodated in a hotel in London, waiting for their repatriation. The Humberside Police confirmed on March 14 that magistrates had granted a further extension of 24 hours to the time detectives can hold the Russian captain of the ship due to the complexities of the incident, the number of witnesses involved and establishing any scenes to collate and gather information and evidence. Extensive lines of enquiry are continuing, and further updates will be provided once available. In parallel, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch is trying to establish the cause of the crash. Report with photos: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/03/13/boskalis-aan-boord-van-tanker-stena-immaculate-machinekamer-in-orde/

The Canary Islands Directorate General of Emergencies has extended the high-risk marine pollution alert to five municipalities of Gran Canaria after the 'Montes y Sabino' sank 3.5 miles off the coast. The alert has been in effect since March 13 at 9:45 a.m. for the municipalities of Telde, Ingenio, Agüimes, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, and San Bartolomé de Tirajana. This decision has been made in response to the incident and in accordance with the Territorial Emergency Plan for Civil Protection of the Canary Islands (PLATECA). Salvamento Marítimo have confirmed the presence of an oil slick measuring between 100 and 150 metres in width and extending for one mile south of the incident site, approximately four miles east of the Port of Arinaga. Surface winds from the north-northwest were forecast throughout the day, with moderate speeds between 20 and 30 kilometres per hour. During daylight hours, the wind intensity was expected to weaken, becoming light and variable in direction. Meanwhile, north-westerly swells between one and two metres in height were anticipated to persist throughout the day. In response to the environmental risk, the Spanish central government has activated the National Maritime Plan at Emergency Phase Situation 1, maintaining vigilance over the affected area.

A fire broke out aboard the tanker 'Ronggolawe 09' (MMSI: 525501884), while conducting an unauthorized fuel transfer in the waters near Lamongan on March 13, 2025. Four crew members went missing and were still being searched for. The tanker was sailing from Gresik to Lamongan with 11 crew members on board and started the STS of 25 tons of high-speed diesel (HSD) fuel to the 'Rosalyn 08' without official authorization at 05:30 a.m. WIB, At around 06:00 a.m. an explosion occurred, followed by massive flames in tank no. 3 and engulfing also the 'Rosalin 08 and the TK 'Joecline 08'. All crew members were forced to jump into the sea, while the 'Ronggolawe 09' drifted eastward with the fire still raging. The fire on the tug was eventually extinguished at 10:00 a.m. by the tug 'Pinguin 02'. By 12:30 p.m. the fire on the 'Ronggolawe 09' was beginning to be brought under control. The KSOP Class III Tanjung Pakis immediately coordinated with the Lamongan Police Water Unit (Satpolair Res Lamongan), the ship’s agency, and other relevant stakeholders. Several assistance vessels were deployed, including the tug 'Prameswari 01' from PT Pertamina EP Sukowati, the CB 'Manta' from the Tersus Tuban Marine Terminal, the 'Etzomer 504' from the ExxonMobil Cepu Ltd. and the tug 'Servewell Stable' from the PT Lamongan Shorebase. The tugs 'Tanjung Bahari' and 'Servewell Stable' successfully put out the fire on the 'Rosalina 08', which was towing the TK 'Joecline 08'. The KSOP also took charge of evacuating victims and searching for missing crew members while monitoring the 'Ronggolawe 09', which was drifting at a speed of 1-2 knots. Rescue teams continued to search for the missing crew members and investigating the cause of the explosion and the extent of the damages resulting from the incident. Report with photos: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/25043/kebakaran-di-mt-ronggolawe-09-saat-transfer-bbm-empat-abk-hilang-fire-on-mt-ronggolawe-09-during-fuel-transfer-four-crew-members-missing

On the evening of March 12,, the Port Authorities of Piraeus, Saronic Gulf, Lavrio, Rafina, Kea and Karystos were informed by the Joint Search and Rescue Coordination Center (EKSED) of the Greek Coast Guard Headquarters, that a 61-year-old passenger of the 'Nissos Rhodos' fell over board, while the ferry was sailing in the sea area between Piraeus and Karystos. The ship was operating a route from the port of Piraeus to the ports of Chios and Mytilene at the time of the incident. Immediately, under the coordination of the EKSED. searches were launched to locate the passenger by three patrol boats of the Coast Guard and passing ships, while a Navy helicopter also took off. The searches were continued by four patrol boats, passing ships and supported by a helicopter and a plane of the Coast Guard with negative results so far.

On March 7, 2025, the 'North Moon' was detained in Bartin with 14 deficiencies: 1) Safety of navigation - Charts Not updated 2) Safety of navigation - Nautilcal publications Not updated 3) Safety of navigation - Gyro compass Inoperative 4) Pollution Prevention - Control of discharge Not as required 5) Pollution Prevention - Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements Not as required 6) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Auxiliary machinery Not as required 7) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Propulsion main engine Not as required 8)) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Not properly maintained 9) Living and working - Electrical Unsafe 10) Radio communications - MF/HF Radio Installation Not as required 11) Radio communications - Facilities for reception of marine safety inform Not as required 12) Certificate & Doc - Signs, indications Not as required 13) Emergency systems - Emergency lighting, batteries and switches Not as required 14) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel sailed from Bartin on March 13, next headed to Taganrok with an ETA as of March 17. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

A team from the maritime services provider Boskalis boarded the 'Stena Immaculate' on March 13 at around noon on Thursday. Five salvors were involved, including gas experts. Various inspections were carried out, and a small fire was extinguished in a storage area at the front of the ship. Boskalis will be carrying out further inspections of kerosene tanks for explosion hazards in the coming days. The power supply on board is still working. Boskalis wants to prepare the ship in the coming days to pump out kerosene and bring the vessel to a port. The detention of the Russian captain of the 'Solong', who was arrested on March 11 and is suspected of serious negligence resulting in death, was extended by 36 hours on March 13 by a British court. This gives more time to him to be questioned, There were still small fires on the upper deck of the 'Solong'. The multi-purpose vessel 'Mellum' and the sensor aircraft DO228 have completed their deployment off the British coast. The United Kingdom Coast Guard informed the Central Command for Maritime Emergencies on the afternoon of March 12, that it would be able to release the two units from the operation during the course of the evening. The DO228 headed home after a final surveillance flight and landed at the naval air base in Nordholz on the evening. The 'Mellum' arrived at its home port of Wilhelmshaven on the afternoon of March 13. The Mellum' was tasked by the British Coast Guard with, among other tasks, monitoring the tanker and being ready in case of an oil spill. The crew also surveyed the stricken vessel with the aid of an onboard drone. On March 12, it was dispatched to the container ship. There, the crew launched the drone again and provided the Coast Guard with detailed images of the situation on board. The British authorities also sought advice from a ship firefighting expert from the Bremerhaven Fire Department, who was assigned to the operation on board the 'Mellum'. The DO228 conducted several surveillance flights on March 11 and 12. The aircraft operated from Humberside Airport. The flights provided high-resolution images of the two parties involved in the accident, helped the Coast Guard's decision-makers assess the situation, and relieved the crews of the British surveillance aircraft. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has launched an investigation into the allision,which occurred on March 10 at 09.47 a.m. UTC when the 'Solong', traveling at 16.4 knots, struck the anchored tanker, which was carrying 220,000 barrels of Jet-A1 fuel and awaiting berth at the Port of Killingholme, near the entrance to the River Humber. The vessel was operating under charter to the Military Sealift Command when the incident occurred. At 01.30 a.m. UTC, the 'Solong' had passed to the east of the Longstone lighthouse and altered course onto a heading of approximately 150° at a speed of about 16.4 knots. Initial reports indicated the 'Solong', which regularly traveled between Grangemouth and Rotterdam, did not take any evasive action before the allision. The MAIB investigation involves collaboration with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, U.S. Coast Guard, and Marine Safety Investigation Authority Portugal. The UK branch will lead the safety investigation, with Portugal and the United States serving as substantially interested states. The tanker’s operator, Crowley, is working closely with UK authorities on salvage operations while prioritizing crew welfare and environmental protection. The MAIB investigators are currently focused on gathering witness accounts and digital data, including Voyage Data Recorders from both vessels. The investigation will examine navigational practices, manning and fatigue management, vessel condition and maintenance, and environmental conditions at the time of the allision. Reports iwth photos: https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20250310_94435008 https://www.havariekommando.de/SharedDocs/Aktuelles/DE/2025/20250310_Internationale_Hilfe_KollisionUK.html;jsessionid=9F22A62EC2816B85C9EA1490422E0AAE.live21324?nn=1461832 https://gcaptain.com/uks-maib-leads-multi-national-investigation-into-north-sea-ship-collision/

On the night of March 13, 2025, the medical evacuation of a crew member from the 'MSC Joanna', en route from Mundra to Felixstowe, was carried out about 20 nautical miles south of Gran Canaria. The SAR helicopter 202 was mobilized by Salvamento Marítimo and hoisted the victim. He was then transported to the Negrín Hospital in Las Palmas.

On March 13, 2025, at 1:51 p.m., there was smoke development aboard the 'RP Praag' while sailing on the Rhine near Düsseldorf-Volmerswerth near Grimlingshausen at river kilometre 733. The captain reported a flash fire in the engine room and smoke coming from the engine room. When the first rescue boat arrived from Neuss, the engine room was already heavily filled with smoke, but open flames were no longer visible. A team of fire fighters, wearing breathing apparatus, entered the engine room to investigate, while another team assisted the crew of the unloaded tankerl. After a thorough inspection, no further fire spread was detected. The fire had extinguished itself. The affected area was nevertheless further inspected for possible embers, and finally smoke was ventilated using a positive pressure fan. A crew member of the ship suffered smoke inhalation and was treated on board by the crew of an ambulance, which was brought aboard from the marina by the Neuss rescue boat. The injured person was then removed from the ship and transported by ambulance to a hospital for further medical treatment. A total of 20 emergency personnel were on scene, spending approximately four hours fighting the fire, clearing smoke, and rescuing the injured person. The Water Police have begun an investigation into the cause of the fire, which was thought to have been a heat buildup in the engine room. After consultation with the Waterways Authority, the vessel resumed sailing at 4.30 p.m. and was berthed in the port of Neuss at 6.20 p.m. The incident did not result in any restrictions for shipping. Water police officers have filed a shipping accident report and begun investigating the cause of the fire. Report with photo: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/122045/5990501

On March 12, 2025, just before 11.30 a.m. the police, an ambulance and three fire appliances were called out to a fire on board the 'Armada 78-01', which was berthed in Lerwick at the Greenhead Base. The small fire in the galley of the ship was already extinguished by the ship’s crew, consisting of Ukrainian,-Croatian-and Filipino nationals, but but there was still some smoke in the galley. Two of the crew members were treated on scene by the ambulance service but were released with suspected light smoke inhalation. The vessel was in Lerwick mobilising for work in the Brent oilfield North-East of Shetland. Reports with photos: https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2025/03/13/fire-service-called-offshore-ship/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2025/03/13/emergency-services-called-to-small-fire-on-offshore-support-vessel-in-lerwick

A fire broke out aboard the 'Ronggolawe 09' while conducting an unauthorized fuel transfer in the waters near Lamongan on March 13, 2025. Four crew members went missing and were still being searched for. The tanker was sailing from Gresik to Lamongan with 11 crew members on board and started the STS of 25 tons of high-speed diesel (HSD) fuel to the tug 'Rosalyn 08' (MMSI: 525700087) without official authorization at 05:30 a.m. WIB, At around 06:00 a.m. an explosion occurred, followed by massive flames in tank no. 3 and engulfing also the 'Rosalin 08 and the TK 'Joecline 08'. All crew members were forced to jump into the sea, while the 'Ronggolawe 09' drifted eastward with the fire still raging. The fire on the tug was eventually extinguished at 10:00 a.m. by the tug 'Pinguin 02'. By 12:30 p.m. the fire on the 'Ronggolawe 09' was beginning to be brought under control. The KSOP Class III Tanjung Pakis immediately coordinated with the Lamongan Police Water Unit (Satpolair Res Lamongan), the ship’s agency, and other relevant stakeholders. Several assistance vessels were deployed, including the tug 'Prameswari 01' from PT Pertamina EP Sukowati, the CB 'Manta' from the Tersus Tuban Marine Terminal, the 'Etzomer 504' from the ExxonMobil Cepu Ltd. and the tug 'Servewell Stable' from the PT Lamongan Shorebase. The tugs 'Tanjung Bahari' and 'Servewell Stable' successfully put out the fire on the 'Rosalina 08', which was towing the TK 'Joecline 08'. The KSOP also took charge of evacuating victims and searching for missing crew members while monitoring the 'Ronggolawe 09', which was drifting at a speed of 1-2 knots. Rescue teams continued to search for the missing crew members and investigating the cause of the explosion and the extent of the damages resulting from the incident. Report with photos: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/25043/kebakaran-di-mt-ronggolawe-09-saat-transfer-bbm-empat-abk-hilang-fire-on-mt-ronggolawe-09-during-fuel-transfer-four-crew-members-missing

On March 12, 2025 , at 11.20 p.m., the 'Olavo Bilac', carrying 50,000 tons of fuel oil, lost rudder control while manoeuvring at the port of Santos, near São Paulo, when the ship was leaving the port bound for Angra dos Reis. After the rudder was jammed, the ship first crashed into the quay and then into one of three docked Brazilian Navy patrol boats, the 'Guarajá P-44' and 'Guaporé P-45' of the Grajaú-class) and the 'Maracanã P-72' of the Macaé-class. The tanker suddenly veered to starboard side and first hit the quayside before turning to port while scraping along the pier, pushing one of the patrol boats into the two others from astern. One Navy officer suffered minor injuries and has been treated in hospital, since having been released. The tanker was brought back to the the Alemoa 1 pier with the assistance of tugs. On March 13, the Port Authority inspected the vessel and confirmed a large scrapes and dents at port side at the height of and above the waterline, but no leaks nor signs of an oil spill nor pollution. The pier it hit is controlled by the Brazilian Navy, which was conducting an inspection to determine the extent of the damage. The companies were waiting for permission from the navy to enter the site. The tanker was detained after the accident. The port of Santos remained operational. Reports with video: https://www.twz.com/sea/out-of-control-tanker-plows-into-docked-brazilian-navy-vessels https://www.naval.com.br/blog/2025/03/13/navio-tanque-perde-o-controle-e-atinge-tres-embarcacoes-da-marinha-no-porto-de-santos-sp/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP-PT57XhsY

On March 3, 2025, the 'Alessandra Lehmann' was detained in Szczecin with 23 deficiencies, five of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Alarms - Engineers alarm Inoperative 2) Life saving Appliances - Line-throwing appliance Incomplete 3) Radio communications - VHF Radio Installation Not as required 4) Water/Weathertight - Ventilators, air pipes and casings Not as required 5) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on March 11 and left the port en route to Riga, where it arrived on March 13. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On the afternoon of March 11, the 'Donald James' was towed from Bremen to Bremerhaven by the tugs 'VB Pioneer' (IMO: 9190614) and 'Fairplay 31' (IMO: 9416575) without its rudder. The damage occurred when the ship's stern got stuck on the oppsite embankment of the Weser at Hasenbüren while casting off from the Steel Works Bremen in the Weserport on Feb 17, damaging the steering gear. It had arrived on Feb 16, en route from Narvik. On March 12 the ship was docked at the Lloyd Yard in Bremerhaven for repairs of the damage. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y14nlma8rEo

On March 14, a cayuco was located about five nautical miles south of La Restinga. The 'Salvamar Acrux' was mobilized by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo. The SAR boat escorted the cayuco to the port, where 58 people of sub-Saharan origin, among them 56 men and two women, safely disembarked. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1900500646261837935

12 Red Funnel vehicle services of the 'Red Falcon' on the Isle of Wight were cancelled on March 14 as further repairs were required on the ferry, which was taken out of service after finding a fault with her propulsion system. The 6 a.m., 9am, 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. departures from East Cowes and the 4.30 a.m., 7.30 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 4.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. sailings from Southampton were called off. Red Funnel teams were working around the clock with external contractors to address the issue, with further works necessary (including realigning of the engine timings, before sea trials can commence, which are currently scheduled for March 15.

The Maritime Captaincy of Almería, under the General Directorate of the Merchant Marine of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, have imposed a €70,000 security deposit on the 'Gulf Petroleum 4', which was detained in Carboneras on March 7, 2025, after detecting 29 safety deficiencies during an inspection carried out under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). In order to resume its voyage, the vessel must pay the security deposit and correct the detected deficiencies, which were related to navigation safety and the well-being of the crew, most of whom are from India, regarding hygiene, nutrition, and safety conditions at work on board; the prevention and control of pollution, both maritime and atmospheric; lifesaving and firefighting equipment; as well as the operational management of the vessel and maintenance of critical equipment on board. Following the inspection, the Maritime Authority has prohibited the vessel from sailing until it pays the €70,000 guarantee to the General Treasury Deposit Box and has corrected the deficiencies detected in all areas. The ship remained stationary in Carboneras as of March 13.

The 'MSC Berangere' left the port of Klaipeda on March 11, 2025, at 12.30 p.m. UTC, with an apparently bent foremast, which seemingly has resulted from an allision, possibly with a gantry crane, and scratch lines on the port side foreship. The mast was fixed with steel cables in its position. The ship had arrived in the port on March 10, en route from Hamburg, and was next headed to Gdynia, where it berthed at the Baltic Container Terminal on March 13. Photos: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3816196?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3816197?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3816198?navList=moreOfThisShip&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest&perPage=8&imo=9930947&lid=3816197

On March 6, 2023, the 'Jordania' was detained in Novorossiysk with 11 deficiencies, nine being seriously: 1) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Auxiliary machinery Not as required 2) Labour conditions - Access/structural features (ship) Not as required 3) Life saving Appliances - Fast rescue boats Not as required 4) Life saving Appliances - Line-throwing appliance Not as required 5) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Not properly maintained 6) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boat inventory Not as required 7) Safety of navigation - Voyage data recorder Not as required 8)) Pollution Prevention - Other (Marpol Annex V) Other 9) Emergency systems - Emergency lighting, batteries and switches The vessel was released again on March 7 and left the porton March 8 en route to Ambarli, where it arrived on March 11. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On Feb 28, 2025, the 'Amber Spirit' was detained in Szczecin with 17 deficiencies, five of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Jacketed high pressure lines and oil leakage alarm Missing 2) Alarms - Engineers alarm Inoperative 3) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Inoperative 4) Safety of navigation - Voyage data recorder Not as required 5) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on March 10 and left the port en route to Russian Vyborg, where it arrived on March 13. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591