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The "Det Norske Veritas" is finally ready for operation after suffering major damage during a demanding rescue operation at Einebærøya outside Stamsund in Lofoten on Jan 26, 2024, in which a fisherman lost his life. Local businesses, emergency services and employees of the Rescue Company worked day and night for 12 days to salvage the lifeboat. 6,000 liters of water were pumped out per minute to keep the boat afloat. It was then lifted up and transported to the GOT shipyard in Mandal, where it was originally built and has now been repaired and upgraded. On May 7, there was a big commemoration and celebration of the lifeboat's return in Ballstad. After extensive upgrades and modernization, it is ready for 20 new years in service and will once again save lives along the coast. Systematic work, dedication and professional competence at the GOT Marine shipyard in Mandal should have a large share of the credit for the boat being able to return to readiness as a state-of-the-art lifeboat. Thanks to the donation in the million-dollar range from the Det Norske Veritas Foundation (DNV), the boat has received new digital maps, radars and echo sounder. The interior has been given a more modern feel and the bathroom on board has been enlarged, so that the crew can rinse and dry suits there. Report with photos: https://www.kystmagasinet.no/det-norske-veritas-redningsselskapet/oppgradert-redningsskoyte-tilbake-etter-ulykke/1934743

The DV Logistic Services, the owner of the 'Humadivi', has been held limitedly liable for the damage resulting from the allision of the 'Humadivi' with the Borgharen weir in Oct 2024. The company must pay approximately 625,000 euros. After the vessel had sailed into the weir in the Maas in October, it was stuck under the gate of the weir for a week before it was pulled loose. The ship was immediately taken to the scrapyard. Given the enormous damage, the owner of the 'Humadivi' appealed to limited liability. The Rotterdam court agreed. In the event of an allision with a structure, it is common for the State to cover part of the costs. This is because the costs are often disproportionately high. Interest and conversion The amount to which the damage is limited has been set at 506,317.40 euros. The owner of the 'Humadivi' must also pay 15,000 euros to cover the costs of the procedure that ultimately resulted in this settlement. The money is deposited in a fund, the court ensures that the money is distributed among the creditors.

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Following a distress call from Aarmphoneofficial on the afternoon of May 12, the 'Sea Punk 1' and the 'Nadiir' found an unmaneuverable inflatable boat with 69 people on board, including four children and an unconscious blind person. The 'Sea Punk 1' was the first to arrive, distributed life jackets, and assessed the situation: In addition to severe seasickness, approximately 25 people were suffering from chemical burns. Several children were severely dehydrated, and water was already pouring into the boat. Shortly thereafter, the 'Nadir' also arrived at the scene. Together, the crews began the evacuation. One person who had jumped into the water was also rescued. All survivors received first aid and were later taken into the Italian Coast Guard, who brought them safely to Lampedusa.

On May 8, 2025, at 9.52 a.m. UTC, the barge combination 'Carisma I/Carisma II', enroute from Dordrecht to Emmerich, ran aground on the Rhine in Colgone at river kilometre 688 on a shallow at the Deutzer Plate. The ship was trying to safely make way due to several downstream vessels and temporarily waited on the left bank. Upon resuming its voyage and crossing to the other side of the Rhine, the bow of the vessel encountered a shallow area, causing the vessel to run aground. As a result, the starboard rope jumped from the drum, and the coupled barge began to move to starboard on its own. The crew reacted quickly by attaching an emergency rope between the vessel and the starboard side of the barge. The vessel then reversed at full speed, with the rear barge heading toward a bridge pier. As the barge continued to drift to starboard, the port anchor was dropped to contain the movement. These measures prevented major damage. Nevertheless the 'Carisma' struck two stationary vessels. Their mooring lines were torn loose by the impact. These ships, in turn, collided with an anchored day-trip boat, whose mooring also broke loose and collided with another day-trip boat. A total of five vessels were involved in the accident, besides the 'Rhein Magie' (MMSI: 211876920) and 'Rhein Vision' (MMSI: 211876680), two moored Viking Cruise ships. All vessels were manned and were quickly brought under control, so no one was injured. Two boats each from the Cologne Water Police and the Water Protection Authority, as well as a fire department and a rescue boat, responded. A radio warning was issued to the shipping traffic. Several restrictions were in place for traffic sailing downstream. The container ship 'Cugini' immediately provided assistance. The coupled convoy 'Johanna' also tried to assist, but was unable to approach sufficiently. The water police and the Waterways and Shipping Authority did not grant permission to transfer a rope, While transferring a rope to another bollard, a sailor from the 'Cugini' fell overboard. Thanks to his life jacket and a rope, he was able to save himself and was brought aboard the 'Carisma." The damage is estimated to be in the high six-figure range. Reports with photo and video: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/50510/6030451 https://www.express.de/koeln/massenkarambolage-auf-dem-koelner-rhein-riesenschaden-1020181?fbclid=IwY2xjawKKrohleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBRaU5WUlB1QmtuMEQ4OWViAR5hZQN01fyFyJTk0Jn8-11fAfsHdU2Y_nGDaI0OMCUAF6-LkfsCTcSM5jGQeA_aem_QJT6spokde4-tgOPlaOT3g https://www.instagram.com/p/DJZEPFaS-BX/

On May 8, 2025, at 9.52 a.m. UTC, the barge combination 'Carisma I/Carisma II', enroute from Dordrecht to Emmerich, ran aground on the Rhine in Cologne at river kilometre 688 on a shallow at the Deutzer Plate. The ship was trying to safely make way due to several downstream vessels and temporarily waited on the left bank. Upon resuming its voyage and crossing to the other side of the Rhine, the bow of the vessel encountered a shallow area, causing the vessel to run aground. As a result, the starboard rope jumped from the drum, and the coupled barge began to move to starboard on its own. The crew reacted quickly by attaching an emergency rope between the vessel and the starboard side of the barge. The vessel then reversed at full speed, with the rear barge heading toward a bridge pier. As the barge continued to drift to starboard, the port anchor was dropped to contain the movement. These measures prevented major damage. Nevertheless the 'Carisma' struck two stationary vessels. Their mooring lines were torn loose by the impact. These ships, in turn, collided with an anchored day-trip boat, whose mooring also broke loose and collided with another day-trip boat. A total of five vessels were involved in the accident, besides the 'Rhein Magie' (MMSI: 211876920) and 'Rhein Vision' (MMSI: 211876680), two moored Viking Cruise ships. All vessels were manned and were quickly brought under control, so no one was injured. Two boats each from the Cologne Water Police and the Water Protection Authority, as well as a fire department and a rescue boat, responded. A radio warning was issued to the shipping traffic. Several restrictions were in place for traffic sailing downstream. The container ship 'Cugini' (MMSI: 244710139) immediately provided assistance. The coupled convoy 'Johanna' also tried to assist, but was unable to approach sufficiently. The water police and the Waterways and Shipping Authority did not grant permission to transfer a rope, While transferring a rope to another bollard, a sailor from the 'Cugini' fell overboard. Thanks to his life jacket and a rope, he was able to save himself and was brought aboard the 'Carisma." The damage is estimated to be in the high six-figure range. Reports with photo and video: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/50510/6030451 https://www.express.de/koeln/massenkarambolage-auf-dem-koelner-rhein-riesenschaden-1020181?fbclid=IwY2xjawKKrohleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBRaU5WUlB1QmtuMEQ4OWViAR5hZQN01fyFyJTk0Jn8-11fAfsHdU2Y_nGDaI0OMCUAF6-LkfsCTcSM5jGQeA_aem_QJT6spokde4-tgOPlaOT3g https://www.instagram.com/p/DJZEPFaS-BX/

While the 'Yantian Exptess' was anchored southwest of Heligoland on May 12, 2025, a report of the possible fire reached the Maritime Situation Center of the Central Command for Maritime Emergencies on thr afternoon. However, a firefighting team on site could not detect any fire. Initially, the 'Sylt' of the Water Police, the 'Neustadt' of the Federal Police, and the emergency tug 'Nordic' of the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration sailed to the vessel. Water Police officers boarded the ship and contacted the crew. No smoke was visible at that time. It was unclear why smoke had been reported from one of the loaded containers. Because the overall situation was unclear and the ship was also transporting hazardous materials, the Central Command for Maritime Emergencies assumed overall command of the operation. The Maritime Incident Response Group (MIRG) of the Cuxhaven Fire Department flew to the ship aboard a Federal Police helicopter. The six MIRG firefighters were lowered onto the freighter by cable winch. They examined the container in question and the surrounding area, taking temperature measurements, among other things. Since no abnormalities were found, the Maritime Incident Response Group terminated overall command of the operation and handed the situation over to the responsible traffic control center, "German Bight Traffic," in Wilhelmshaven. The ship weighed anchor and proceeded to Hamburg. It left the piort again on May 14 en route to Rotterdam with an ETA as of May 16.

The 'Rygerkongen' suffered an engine failure on the afternoon of May 10, 2025 south of Talgje with 33 passengers on board. The ship was on its way from Ryfylke to Stavanger, when the engine suddenly stopped in the middle of the fjord. The passengers were able to transfer to the 'Fjordfart' (IMO: 9383376), whhich was on its way to Fiskepiren from Talgje. The 'Rygerkongen' was towed to Tau.

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On May 11. 2025, at midday, the 'CMA CGM Ermitage', enroute from Bremerhaven, allided with the wall of the Athabaska Qyay in Hamburg. The ship allegedly had to avoid colliding with a motor yacht. There was a river pilot aboard and an assistance tug. The "CMA CGM Ermitage" had already docked at the Tollerort container port on May 10 and exchanged containers there. The ship then only completed the approximately 200 meters to the Athabaska Quay when the accident occurred. The wall and a container gantry crane were damaged. The gantry crane was pushed off the rails. Furthermore, damage was caused to the pier, the bow, and the bridge of the 'CMA CGM Ermitage'. Among other things, a bridge window was broken. The dock crew was able to secure the ship to the pier. There were no injuries.The yacht remained unscathed. Port authorities were assessing the extent of the damage, and an investigation was launched. The authorities have gathered data from the radar, radio signals, and the AIS system to analyze the incident. The ship remained stationary as of May 14 and has been detained. It has since been moved to the Southwest Port near the Afrikahöft for further investigations. Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJjIxQASpbP/?igsh=Mjc1MGxyaTcwMWFl

On the afternoon of May 8, 2025, the 'Guardamar Polimnia' rescued 88 people of sub-Saharan origin from two inflatable boats, one of which was located 41 nautical miles northeast of Lanzarote and the second one 27 miles east of Lanzarote. One boat was located northeast of Arrecife, after an emergency call reached the authorities at 4:56 p.m. The boat was located approximately 104 kilometers northeast of Arrecife. The RCC responded quickly and dispatched the 'Guardamar Polimnia'. The crew was able to safely board the 54 shipwrecked people, among them 10 unaccompanied minors, at 9:51 p.m. The rescue ship finally reached the port of Arrecife at 1:05 a.m. The Centro Coordinador de Emergencias y Seguridad (CECOES) reported that not all of the rescued people were in good health: One person had to be taken to the Doctor José Molina Orosa Hospital for further examination. Report withz photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1920542662542725562

On May 8, 2025, at 9.52 a.m. UTC, the barge combination 'Carisma I/Carisma II' (MMSI: 244010927), enroute from Dordrecht to Emmerich, ran aground on the Rhine in Cologne at river kilometre 688 on a shallow at the Deutzer Plate. The ship was trying to safely make way due to several downstream vessels and temporarily waited on the left bank. Upon resuming its voyage and crossing to the other side of the Rhine, the bow of the vessel encountered a shallow area, causing the vessel to run aground. As a result, the starboard rope jumped from the drum, and the coupled barge began to move to starboard on its own. The crew reacted quickly by attaching an emergency rope between the vessel and the starboard side of the barge. The vessel then reversed at full speed, with the rear barge heading toward a bridge pier. As the barge continued to drift to starboard, the port anchor was dropped to contain the movement. These measures prevented major damage. Nevertheless the 'Carisma' struck two stationary vessels. Their mooring lines were torn loose by the impact. These ships, in turn, collided with an anchored day-trip boat, whose mooring also broke loose and collided with another day-trip boat. A total of five vessels were involved in the accident, besides the 'Rhein Magie' and 'Rhein Vision' (MMSI: 211876680), two moored Viking Cruise ships. All vessels were manned and were quickly brought under control, so no one was injured. Two boats each from the Cologne Water Police and the Water Protection Authority, as well as a fire department and a rescue boat, responded. A radio warning was issued to the shipping traffic. Several restrictions were in place for traffic sailing downstream. The container ship 'Cugini' (MMSI: 244710139) immediately provided assistance. The coupled convoy 'Johanna' also tried to assist, but was unable to approach sufficiently. The water police and the Waterways and Shipping Authority did not grant permission to transfer a rope, While transferring a rope to another bollard, a sailor from the 'Cugini' fell overboard. Thanks to his life jacket and a rope, he was able to save himself and was brought aboard the 'Carisma." The damage is estimated to be in the high six-figure range. Reports with photo and video: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/50510/6030451 https://www.express.de/koeln/massenkarambolage-auf-dem-koelner-rhein-riesenschaden-1020181?fbclid=IwY2xjawKKrohleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBRaU5WUlB1QmtuMEQ4OWViAR5hZQN01fyFyJTk0Jn8-11fAfsHdU2Y_nGDaI0OMCUAF6-LkfsCTcSM5jGQeA_aem_QJT6spokde4-tgOPlaOT3g https://www.instagram.com/p/DJZEPFaS-BX/

The 'Nadir' of the German aid organization Resqship has arrived at Lampedusa on May 11, 2025, with three dead migrants on board. The victims were two toddlers, around two years old, and a man around 30 years old. 57 migrants who had set out from Libya to cross the Mediterranean to Europe have been rescued. The crew of the "Nadir" was alerted by a radio message to an overcrowded dinghy in distress near the island of Malta. The two children were already dead when the "Nadir" reached the dinghy. The man died despite resuscitation attempts. The boat's engine had failed on the high seas. Since then, the people on board have been exposed to the wind and weather. It was suspected that the children and the man died of thirst. The migrants were coming from African countries such as Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo.

The death of a Dutch diver during the salvage of the 'Bayesian' off the coast of Sicily may have been the result of a hydrogen explosion during the use of a cutting torch. Due to the depth at which the work was carried out, hydrogen was used. The victim and his colleagues were busy removing the boom from the sailing yacht. Initially, an attempt was made to dismantle it by loosening bolts. When that failed, it was decided to burn off the boom. This caused the explosion of probably hydrogen bubbles. It was suspected that the diver was hit by a piece of metal. An underwater camera used to film the work failed shortly before the explosion. An autopsy should now provide clarity about why the body was taken to the forensic medicine clinic in Palermo. In the meantime, the judicial authorities in Termini Imerese are preparing a lawsuit about the sinking of the 'Bayesian'. The judicial authorities hope to find out more once the yacht has been salvaged. Three suspects are named in the investigation: the New Zealand captain, the chief engineer and a sailor who was on watch during the night of the storm. They are accused of multiple manslaughter or culpable shipwreck. What they are heavily accused of is that the passengers were still in their cabins when the ship capsized and sank. There was a storm warning active for days, and the storm had already been visible on the weather radar hours before. A British court has reopened a judicial investigation, an interim report of which is expected in the next two months. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), which is leading the investigation, plans to release findings on the stability and weather conditions at the time of the incident. Report with photo: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/05/14/dood-nederlandse-duiker-bij-berging-bayesian-mogelijk-gevolg-van-waterstofexplosie/

Technicians from the shipbuilder Damen have started repair work on the 'Glomar Venture' in Den Helder, while the Dutch Safety Board has launched an investigation after the allision with a wind turbine in the North Sea, about 24 kilometres off the coast near Callantsoog.. Based on the results of the investigation, the Safety Board will decide whether or not it will formally investigate the incident, in which three crew members were injured, including the captain, who was seriously injured. He suffered fractures to his face and had to stay in hospital for several days. He is currently recovering from the injury. The 'Glomar Venture' suffered serious damage to the bow, probably because it hit the mast of the turbine head-on. The ship was then moved to the quay of Het Nieuwe Werk in Den Helder for further investigations and to record the initial damage. The 'Glomar Venture' is currently moored at the Damen Shipyards shipyard in Den Helder. The ship was built in 1987 by Maaskant Shipyards in Stellendam as the beam trawler 'KW-88 Pelikaan'. In 2007, the ship was equipped for offshore use. Since then, the vessel has been part of the Helder fleet of Glomar Offshore,

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Following a distress call from Aarmphoneofficial on the afternoon of May 12, the 'Sea Punk 1' and the 'Nadiir' found an unmaneuverable inflatable boat with 69 people on board, including four children and an unconscious blind person. The 'Sea Punk 1' was the first to arrive, distributed life jackets, and assessed the situation: In addition to severe seasickness, approximately 25 people were suffering from chemical burns. Several children were severely dehydrated, and water was already pouring into the boat. Shortly thereafter, the 'Nadir' also arrived at the scene. Together, the crews began the evacuation. One person who had jumped into the water was also rescued. All survivors received first aid and were later taken into the Italian Coast Guard, who brought them safely to Lampedusa.

The 'Cellus' remained stationary at the port of Glückstadt as of May 14 due to the broken gear rings of the gearbox, which needed to be replaced. The Dutch company that manufactures the spare parts is taking a long time. The ship was expected to remain at its current berth until mid-July. The gears were already finished last week, but the parts didn't pass quality control, during which stress cracks were discovered, likely caused by the gears cooling down. The damage will definitely be in the seven-figure range – a considerable sum." Whether and how much of this will be covered by insurance has not yet been determined. The fire departments from Glückstadt and Kollmar as well as the rescue service have held several exercises on the freighter in recent weeks. Report with photo: https://www.shz.de/lokales/glueckstadt/artikel/aussenhafen-glueckstadt-lange-liegezeit-von-schiff-cellus-aus-kollmar-48717998

On May 8, 2025, at 9.52 a.m. UTC, the barge combination 'Carisma I/Carisma II' (MMSI: 244010927), enroute from Dordrecht to Emmerich, ran aground on the Rhine in Cologne at river kilometre 688 on a shallow at the Deutzer Plate. The ship was trying to safely make way due to several downstream vessels and temporarily waited on the left bank. Upon resuming its voyage and crossing to the other side of the Rhine, the bow of the vessel encountered a shallow area, causing the vessel to run aground. As a result, the starboard rope jumped from the drum, and the coupled barge began to move to starboard on its own. The crew reacted quickly by attaching an emergency rope between the vessel and the starboard side of the barge. The vessel then reversed at full speed, with the rear barge heading toward a bridge pier. As the barge continued to drift to starboard, the port anchor was dropped to contain the movement. These measures prevented major damage. Nevertheless the 'Carisma' struck two stationary vessels. Their mooring lines were torn loose by the impact. These ships, in turn, collided with an anchored day-trip boat, whose mooring also broke loose and collided with another day-trip boat. A total of five vessels were involved in the accident, besides the 'Rhein Magie' (MMSI: 211876920) and 'Rhein Vision' two moored Viking Cruise ships. All vessels were manned and were quickly brought under control, so no one was injured. Two boats each from the Cologne Water Police and the Water Protection Authority, as well as a fire department and a rescue boat, responded. A radio warning was issued to the shipping traffic. Several restrictions were in place for traffic sailing downstream. The container ship 'Cugini' (MMSI: 244710139) immediately provided assistance. The coupled convoy 'Johanna' also tried to assist, but was unable to approach sufficiently. The water police and the Waterways and Shipping Authority did not grant permission to transfer a rope, While transferring a rope to another bollard, a sailor from the 'Cugini' fell overboard. Thanks to his life jacket and a rope, he was able to save himself and was brought aboard the 'Carisma." The damage is estimated to be in the high six-figure range. Reports with photo and video: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/50510/6030451 https://www.express.de/koeln/massenkarambolage-auf-dem-koelner-rhein-riesenschaden-1020181?fbclid=IwY2xjawKKrohleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBRaU5WUlB1QmtuMEQ4OWViAR5hZQN01fyFyJTk0Jn8-11fAfsHdU2Y_nGDaI0OMCUAF6-LkfsCTcSM5jGQeA_aem_QJT6spokde4-tgOPlaOT3g https://www.instagram.com/p/DJZEPFaS-BX/

Two Italian officers have been sentenced to daily fines after releasing large amounts of heavy fuel oil into the sea off Utö in 2019 from the 'Princess Anastasia', now sailing as 'Moby Orli'. The case was heard again by the Helsinki Court of Appeal, which upheld the district court's verdict. The spill was estimated to be between nine and 39 cubic meters, and the oil had time to spread over 40 kilometers all the way to Utö. The ship was en route from Stockholm to Helsinki, when the spill occurred near the Finland Lion lighthouse. The two defendants were sentenced to 100 daily fines each.