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After the 'Volgoneft 212' and 'Volgoneft 239' wrecked, the oil spill continues to spread in the Black Sea. Numerous dead birds were found on the beaches in the Krasnodar region, covered in oil. Some of the leaked oil has already sunk to the bottom. This could have consequences for the fauna and flora in the Black Sea for decades. More than 30 dead whales and dolphins have been found so far. According to an aid organization, dozens of marine mammals have died as a result of the accidents of the two Russian tankers, The Russian Delfa Center counted 32 marine mammals that most likely died as a result of the oil spill. A total of 61 dead animals were found, Marine mammals include whales, dolphins and porpoises. Most of the dead animals were so-called Azov dolphins, the rescue center said. Azov dolphins look similar to other dolphin species, but are more closely related to beluga and narwhals. Judging by the condition of the carcasses, most of these whales probably died in the first ten days after the disaster. Report with photo: https://www.msn.com/nl-nl/entertainment/nieuws/olieramp-aan-zwarte-zeekust-onderzoek-naar-nalatigheid-kapiteins/ar-AA1wd8ou?ocid=mailsignout&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

On Jan 40 2025, at noon, the Port Authority of Naxos was informed by the Master of the 'Kapetan Christos' about a failure to lift and seal the ramp during the ship's departure for the scheduled route to Mykonos, Syros and Elefsina, with 10 trucks. Following the lifting of the ramp and an emergency inspection by the Local Ship Inspection Unit of the port of Naxos, a single voyage of the ship to the port of Elefsina was permitted.

The 'Loch Linnhe', serving on the route Tayinloan- Gigha, needed essential maintenance on the radar on Jan 6, 2025. As a consequence,, the scheduled sailing departing Tayinloan at 2 p.m., was be liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice.

On Jan 5, the MRCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas and Tenerife coordinated the assistance for three migrant boats. The 'Guardamar Caliope', Guardamar Talia', 'Salvamar Acrux' and 'Salvamar Adhara' were deployed to the scene as well as the 'Mike 02 of the Red Cross. The migrants of one cayuco were disembarkated in the port of Arrecife, the two other boats were escorted to La Restinga. On Jan 4 the 'Guardamar Talia' rescued 110 people from two boats which were located next to the m/v 'Milos'. The migrants were isembarked in Arrecife. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1875942140762784068

On Jan 5, the MRCC of Salvamento Marítimo in LasPalmas and Tenerife coordinated the assistance for three migrant boats. The 'Guardamar Caliope', Guardamar Talia', 'Salvamar Acrux' and 'Salvamar Adhara' were deployed to the scene as well as the 'Mike 02 of the Red Cross. The migrants of one cayuco were disembarkated in the port of Arrecife, the two other boats were escorted to La Restinga. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1875942140762784068

Whlle the 'Regina K' reached the lock Hohenwarte on Dec 31 and sailed again on Jan 5, 2025, actually transiting the Mittelland Canal, in just under a month, the Müden lock on the Moselle, which was damaged by the ship, is due to go back into operation. A new lock gate is due to be loaded onto a ship from a construction yard in Trier on Jan 17 and will be brought to Müden. The yard employees voluntarily worked overtime and gave up their vacation. The schedule is tight. On January 14, the 12-meter-high, 14-meter-wide and 80-ton steel gate should be ready for loading, which is two months less time than usual. The work on the damaged lock was still on schedule. After the emergency locks were completed, the lock chamber was drained,. A scaffold was erected in the chamber so that the damaged areas in the concrete can be repaired. The damaged areas of concrete will first have to be removed using high-pressure water jets. Higher temperatures will then be needed to apply and harden the new concrete: The scaffolding will therefore be closed off with a tarpaulin. Heaters will also be set up. If everything goes well, the ships should be able to travel normally on the Moselle again at the beginning of February. This is much sooner than expected: Experts had previously assumed that the repair work on the lock could take until the end of March 2025. Report with photos: https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/trier/neues-schleusentor-fuer-schleuse-mueden-an-der-mosel-wird-in-trier-angefertigt-100.html

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After the 'Volgoneft 212' and 'Volgoneft 239' wrecked, the oil spill continues to spread in the Black Sea. Numerous dead birds were found on the beaches in the Krasnodar region, covered in oil. Some of the leaked oil has already sunk to the bottom. This could have consequences for the fauna and flora in the Black Sea for decades. More than 30 dead whales and dolphins have been found so far. According to an aid organization, dozens of marine mammals have died as a result of the accidents of the two Russian tankers, The Russian Delfa Center counted 32 marine mammals that most likely died as a result of the oil spill. A total of 61 dead animals were found, Marine mammals include whales, dolphins and porpoises. Most of the dead animals were so-called Azov dolphins, the rescue center said. Azov dolphins look similar to other dolphin species, but are more closely related to beluga and narwhals. Judging by the condition of the carcasses, most of these whales probably died in the first ten days after the disaster. Report with photo: https://www.msn.com/nl-nl/entertainment/nieuws/olieramp-aan-zwarte-zeekust-onderzoek-naar-nalatigheid-kapiteins/ar-AA1wd8ou?ocid=mailsignout&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

The US Coast Guard and partners assist an injured woman aboard the 'Malolo' on Jan 2, 2025, off the coast of Maui. Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a notification at 2:39 p.m. from the vessel that a 68-year-old woman had sustained a shoulder injury while snorkeling, and the crew requested assistance transporting her to shore. Watchstanders coordinated the launch of a 45 boat from the Station Maui 4with emergency medical technicians (EMT) assigned to American Medical Response in Maui, to rendezvous with the 'Malolo' and assess the situation. The boatcrew transferred the EMT’s to the 'Malolo', where they remained to provide care to the woman while transiting back to Maalaea harbor, Maui. The boat escorted the 'Malolo' to Maalaea port, where she was transferred to emergency medical services and is reportedly in stable condition.

The 'Lochinvar', serving on the route Lochaline - Fishnish, suffered an issue with the vessel's ramp on Jan 4, 2025. As a consequence, the service was operating single ended, and some vehicles may be required to reverse on and off. Repairs were completed on the foremidday.

On Jan 5, the MRCC of Salvamento Marítimo in LasPalmas and Tenerife coordinated the assistance for three migrant boats. The 'Guardamar Caliope', Guardamar Talia', 'Salvamar Acrux' and 'Salvamar Adhara' were deployed to the scene as well as the 'Mike 02 of the Red Cross. The migrants of one cayuco were disembarkated in the port of Arrecife, the two other boats were escorted to La Restinga. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1875942140762784068

The Orissa High Court has ordered the release of the 'Propel Fortune' one day after its arrest it at the Paradip Port on Dec 30, 2024, where it had arrived on Dec 28. It had been arrested for a non-payment of dues against supply of necessaries. The Court agreed to release the vessel after it offered to draw a demand draft of Rs.15,56,100/- in favour of the Registrar (Judicial) of the Court. The ship sailed from the port on Dec 31 and berthed in Damrah on Jan 1, 2025. The dues for provisions and services were held by the court in an interest-bearing account until a final resolution for the litigation case has been reached. If the judgment goes in the favour of MH Bland SL, they would receive the amount, otherwise the funds would be returned to the 'Propel Fortune'. The case has been set to be reviewed further on Jan 6.

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The 'Glen Sannox' has hit new problems just ten days before it is due to enter service with CalMac. Minor remedial work was required on the ship’s sewage system, which is expected to mean planned trial runs with passengers next week are likely to be scrapped,It is among several technical issues still to be resolved, which are understood to also include adjustments to an electronic system on the ferry’s bridge. A planned media preview trip on the ferry on Jan 7, 2025, has been postponed.

On Jan 5, 2025, the 'Petit Bambino', fishing for scallolps between Grandcamp-Maisy and Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, alerted the CROSS Jobourg at around 6 a.m. that one crew member was injured and became unconscious, and required medical assistance. The CROSS then set up a conference call with the maritime medical consultation center based in Toulouse and the maritime medical coordination SAMU (SCMM) in Le Havre. It was recommended that the man be medically evacuated. The CROSS engaged the H160 helicopter of the French Navy base in Maupertus which took off with a medical team from the army health service on board. At around 9 a.m., the victim was hoisted on board and taken to Tourlaville, where he were taken care of by ambulance before being transferred to the Pasteur hospital in Cherbourg.

Due to the ongoing issue of the 'Loch Buie' serving on the route Fionnphort-Iona, the scheduled departures from Iona on Jan 6, 2025, at 06:05 a.m. and 5:25 p.m. and from Fionnphort at 08:15 a.m. and 5:10 p.m. have been cancelled. The departure from Fionnphort at 4.15 p.m. departs earlier at 3:45 p.m. and from Iona at 4.30 p.m. will now depart at 4 p.m.

On Jan 4, 2025, the SAR helicopter Helimer 220 located a migrant boat. The 'Salvamar Suhail' was deployed to the scene and rescued 11 people from boat. The castaways were isembarked a Puerto América. The SAR operation wascoordinated by the MRCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Cadiz.

On Jan 5, the MRCC of Salvamento Marítimo in LasPalmas and Tenerife coordinated the assistance for three migrant boats. The 'Guardamar Caliope', Guardamar Talia', 'Salvamar Acrux' and 'Salvamar Adhara' were deployed to the scene as well as the 'Mike 02 of the Red Cross. The migrants of one cayuco were disembarkated in the port of Arrecife, the two other boats were escorted to La Restinga. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1875942140762784068

A new suspected deliberate attack on an undersea cable has taken place on Jan 3, 2025, off the coast of Taiwan. The 'Shunxing 39', registered in Tanzania, but controlled by China and owned by a Hong Kong shipping company, is suspected of being behind it. The sabotage hit a telecommunications cable off Taiwan's northern coast at Keelung. The cable's owner, Chungwha Telecom, alerted the local authorities on the afternoon when all communication with the cable was suddenly interrupted. Investigations showed that the 'Shunxin 39' was close to the cable when the connection was broken. The authorities therefore decided to send a patrol ship from the Coastguard to stop the Chinese ship. But the weather was bad and it was not possible to board the vessel, which therefore continued its voyage towards a port in South Korea. The ship has now switched off its AIS transmitter and its whereabouts are unknown. Report with photo: https://www.maritimedanmark.dk/nyt-haervaerk-mod-undersoisk-kabel

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