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An engine failure caused the 'Lysingen', sailing on the route Vennesund - Holm in the Bindal municipality, to run aground on the evening of June 28, 2025. Due to problems with the main engine, the ferry drifted onto the sandbank at Holm. The crew had the situation under control, and the passengers on board the ferry were being looked after by them, while ways were sought to get them ashore. A tug was finally called by the opeator Torghatten, which pulled the ferry to its berth.

On June 27, after four months aground on Isla Española, the 'Cormorant II' was refloated under strict environmental protocols. The operation, led by the Subtech S.A.C. with oversight from the Ecuadorian Navy and Galápagos National Park, began at 12:50 p.m. and concluded with the safe removal of the vessel at 3:08 p.m. without incident. However, on the morning of June 28, during final manoeuvres to take the ship to safety, it unexpectedly sank. No injuries or casualties occurred. The wreck was resting at a depth of 65 metres. The salvage operation had aimed to remove the vessel while minimising ecological harm. It followed national maritime law and IMO safety standards, including protective measures to safeguard the island’s fragile environment. After the sinking, a joint investigation by the Captaincy of Port of Baquerizo Moreno, the Galápagos Government Council, and National Park officials is underway to determine the cause and assess any environmental impact. Reports with photos: https://www.primicias.ec/sucesos/barco-turismo-varado-cormoran-galapagos-isla-espanola-99533/ https://ecuador221.com.ec/desencallan-barco-cormorant-ii-en-la-isla-espanola/

The Meyer shipyard located in Papenburg, Germany, announced, they secured an order for a new cruise ship. The new customer is NYK who placed an order for a medium size cruise ship for their brand Asuka Cruises. Full article + image: https://www.cruisedeck.de/meyer-werft-sichert-sich-neubau-auftrag/

The Cochin Port Trust handled a record 3.20 million tonnes of cargo in December 2020, a monthly record volume for it. The volume is a 10.55 per cent growth over December 2019, said Cochin Port Trust chairperson M. Beena, in a message to the employees and officials of the port trust. Container movement too touched a consistent 60,000 TEUs consecutively in the four months leading to December. The surge in the movement of cargo is being looked upon as new shoots in the port business after the plans of 2020 were washed away in the COVID-19 pandemic. The growth in cargo movement is “charting a new growth trajectory. However, we need to find new vistas for revenue generation by optimum utilisation of resources available to us,” the chairperson told the port community. The port has been recovering from the losses, which had affected it for the past decade. But the pandemic and resultant loss in business had pushed the port into the red. But the port was expected to make a recovery by the end of 2021, the chairperson said. There was optimism stemming from the fact that though there was a substantial fall in cargo movement in the first half of the current financial year, there was some recovery in the second half. The port trust was also optimistic that the inauguration of the Kochi-Mangaluru LNG pipeline earlier this month would pave the way for more gas volumes and revenue for the port. Meanwhile, figures from the Indian Ports Association showed that ports across the country suffered owing to the pandemic and its impact on the global economy. The average fall across the major ports in the country is nearly nine per cent for the period. Mumbai suffered a fall of more than 17 per cent and the Momugao traffic fell more than 23 per cent and JNPT traffic was down by over 12 per cent. Haldia Dock Complex, Paradip, Visakhapatnam, and New Mangaluru suffered lesser falls in business.

Images revealed what the inside of the 'Bayesian' was looking after it was resurfaced and placed in a manufactured steel cradle in Termini Imerese, In one picture, a lounge area can be seen, complete with sofas and other furniture, while another shows the hatch down to the lower deck. Now the yacht is back on land, a balloon-like instrument will be used to lift its 72m (236ft) mast after it was cut off with a remote-controlled tool to rest on the seabed. Salvage workers continued a ull sweep of the ocean floor nearby. After full examination of the yacht, the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) will publish a report into its investigation. Things like the vessel's "escape routes" will be included in the final report. The family of the Bayesian chef Recaldo Thomas, who was among those who died, said in a statement through the Thomas family lawyers Keystone Law, that they want the investigation to establish the truth of what happened and bring those responsible to justice. A UK inquest will look at the deaths of Mr Lynch, Miss Lynch, Morgan Stanley banker Jonathan Bloomer, 70, and his wife Judy, 71, who were all British nationals. The US lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda also died. 15 people, including Mr Lynch's wife Angela Bacares, were rescued. Report with photos: https://news.sky.com/story/pictures-reveal-inside-of-bayesian-sunken-superyacht-after-it-was-resurfaced-for-full-examination-13390043

The 'Lady Dia', en route from Calvi, ran aground on June 28, 2025, at the entrance of Bonifacio’s port, near the limestone cliffs on the southern coast of Corsica. No injuries or pollution have been reported. A technical malfunction, possibly related to the vessel’s steering or propulsion systems, was believed to have caused the incident. The yacht was navigating into the narrow harbour when it veered off course and struck a rocky area close to shore. The maritime authorities were investigating the cause of the control failure. While the full extent of the damage remaineds unclear, the vessel appeared to be stable following the incident. Report with photos: https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/lady-dia-yacht-runs-aground-bonifacio

The coast guard found signs of an accident on the British oil tanker Orange Victoria which was seized in COCHIN after the accident involving a fishing boat on the coast of Vizhinjam The Fort Kochi Coastal Police and the Marine Mercantile Division conducted an inspection of the ship anchored in the open sea on Saturday morning .The paint on this part has been collected by scientific experts for scientific examination . Captain Nikhil told the Coastal Police that they were not aware that the ship had collided with the boat . There are 23 sailors on board . The ship while en route from Singapore to Indian port, presumably struck fiberglass fishing boat 46 nm off COCHIN at night Mar 18. boat was damaged, all 6 crew safe. Hull paint samples are taken, to conduct lab analysis

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The 'Don Bis', with two crew members on board, ran aground on the night of June 28, 2025, off the El Garrapatero beach, Santa Cruz Island. The incident was caused by a mechanical failure that shut down the engine, leaving the vessel disableld and adrift, until it hit the rocks. There were no injuries or fuel spills. The Ayora Port Captaincy has initiated an investigation to clarify what happened and ensure compliance with maritime protocols. Report with photos: https://x.com/diegoanazco1/status/1939452106605252700

The 'Olavo Bilac', which involved in an accident at the port of Santos on March 12, severely damaing three Brazilian Navy patrol vessels, was under repair in the port of Rio de Janeiro as of June 27. It had left Santos on March 15 towards the Estaleiro Renave shipyard, where it arrived on March 27. The tanker was still showing signs of significant damage at the starboard side bow. Photos: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3855354?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3855355?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

Crew change have resumed at the port of Chittagong, albeit to a limited extent. In case of joining, covid negative certificate is required. In case of sign off, the crew will have to undergo a covid test at a local government approved hospital. Which takes a total of 3 days to stay in a hotel. Then he has to show immigration and airlines authorities when he gets on the plane.  We've learned from talking to a crew service provider that this process is safe for all parties. NC Shipping's operations manager said Chittagong port service is now much more efficient and less time consuming. All rules are governed by international standards. "Even in the covid pandemic lockdown, we get international quality service from Chittagong port which has played a positive role in the operation of our ships and maintaining the dynamism of the maritime trade," he added. He thinks crew change approval is part of a continuous process. This is a valiant decision of the government and port authorities 

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