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The wreck of the 'Acrobatica' was discovered on the shores of El Ouatia, southern Morocco. The yacht was abandoned on the Atlantic in July 2024 after a violent collision with the tanker 'Silver Ray' during the Transat Québec–Saint-Malo race. Skipper Alberto Riva and his two crew members Tommaso Stella, and Jean Marre were rescued by the crew of the tanker and disembarked in the Azores. The boat itself was left adrift, presumed lost at sea. It has since drifted more than 1,300 miles, pushed by the wind and currents, making landfall on the Moroccan coast near El Ouatia beach, near the Canary Islands, The skipper's team was now mobilizing to organize the recovery of the sailboat. Alberto Riva planned to travel to Morocco after his next race to supervise the operation and ensure the cleanup of the site. Reports with photos: https://voilesetvoiliers.ouest-france.fr/securite-en-mer/naufrage/apres-11-mois-de-derive-suite-au-naufrage-le-class40-acrobatica-retrouve-sur-une-plage-au-maroc-8d826700-5339-11f0-8d7d-49e18ac65051 https://www.boatnews.com/story/49549/ghost-sailboats-on-the-atlantic-racing-boats-that-drift-for-months-on-end

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.

The inauguration of the new shore power facility in Kiel on Dec 9, 2020, meant that Stena Line now have the possibility to connect 14 vessels at seven terminals with on-shore electricity during port stay. The new connection in Kiel will reduce the CO2 emissions from the two vessels Stena Scandinavica and Stena Germanica with 2,700 tonnes per year. In total Stena Line reduce its CO2 emissions with shore power with 13,000 tonnes per year. The new shore power facility in Kiel provides 100% green electricity, thus also avoiding NOX-, SOX- and particle emissions during the port stay of the 'Stena Germanica' and 'Stena Scandinavica'. Aside from Kiel, Stena Line have the possibility to connect to shore power supply at its two terminals in Göteborg, as well as in Karlskrona, Norvik, Trelleborg and Hoek van Holland, thus saving 13,000 t of CO2 per year in its network. Of the 36 vessels in the Stena Line fleet, 14 are now equipped with High Voltage Shore Connection systems (HVSC). “Shore power supply is important for us for two reasons: First, we want to have an immediate positive impact on the air quality in the ports we use. Secondly, we expect an even higher share of electrification in ports in the future – at cars, trucks, port vehicles and not the least at ships. With our battery and power bank projects, we develop our ferry services further in that direction constantly and we learn something new each day. In 2030 we expect to launch a 100 % battery powered and fossil free vessel”, say Niclas Mårtensson, CEO Stena Line and member of the Swedish Government Elelctrification Commission. Kiels mayor Dr. Ulf Kämpfer inaugurated the new façade of the shore power facility, which has been specially designed and illuminated. The inauguration marks the offizial start of the on-shore power supply for Stena Line in Kiel. The facility was co-funded by the state government of Schleswig-Holstein (8,9 m Euro) and the EU (1,26 m Euro). In addition, Germany´s federal government recently agreed on a political package to decrease the user prices for on-shore electricity significantly. “We are very grateful for the political support on various levels. The planned decrease of user prices for shore side electricity is an important step for the competitiveness of environmentally- and climate-friendly technologies in Northern Europe. At the same time, we are very happy about the continuous positive dialogue with our partners at Port of Kiel and the city of Kiel”, says Ron Gerlach, Managing Director, Stena Line Germany.

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Corsica Linea had announced that the 'Mediterranean', which has been detained in Algiers on June 28, 20255, will return to Marseille on July 1. The French shipping company has seen its schedule of crossings between Algeria and France disrupted due to the detention of its ship for inspections by Algerian maritime authorities. Initially the company announced the cancellation of the scheduled crossing between Marseille and Algiers on June 29. In the non-departure certificates issued to passengers on June 29 by the ship's purser, it was stated that inspections by Algerian maritime authorities have been carried out since June 28 at 10 a.m. The company assured its passengers that it was actively working to offer them an alternative travel solution. Passengers were asked to disembark the ship and proceed to customs and police formalities before 4 p.m. At the Port of Algiers, hundreds of passengers, including many families, remained at length waiting for information regarding the fate of their journey. Passengers hoped to be compensated for some or to be transferred to other crossings, given that their initial journey was impacted by the prolonged docking of the 'Méditerranée' in Algiers.

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

Debido a la ola invernal y el paso del huracán IOTA, las vías al interior de la región de la alta guajira quedaron en mal estado, lo que no permitió el tránsito de camiones con alimentos y ayudas a la población indígena de esta zona. Por este motivo, a través de Puerto Brisa S.A. se llevó a cabo cargue de estos productos alimenticios y kits de ayudas humanitarias al buque de desembarco anfibio de la Armada Nacional, ARC GOLFO DE MORROSQUILO. De esta manera contribuimos al bienestar del pueblo guajiro, con la organización de los delegados del Programa Mundial de Alimentos de la ONU y ONG locales.

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After several days of detention in Marseille, the 'El Venizelos', chartered by Algérie Ferries, was due to return to the port of Algiers on June 30. The French shipping company Corsica Linea was offering its customers on the Marseille-Algiers crossing, which was canceled due to its ship being held up in Algiers for an inspection, automatic reassignment to the 'El Venizelos', which will return to Algiers at 4 p.m. In the meantime, passengers hope to be compensated for some or to be transferred to other crossings, given that their initial journey was impacted by the prolonged docking of the 'El Venizelos'.

On Nov 9, 2024, the abandoned Class 40 yacht 'Acrobatica', owned by the Italian sailor Alberto Riva, was spotted by the cargo m/v 'Izerborg' about 350 nautical miles west of the Azores. The boat was abandoned on July 8, 2024, after a collision with the tanker 'Silver Ray' approximately 300 miles from the Azores. Riva and his crew, Tommy Stella and Jean Marre, were forced to abandon the yacht which was thought to have sunk, but has nevertheless remained afloat in the Atlantic Ocean. After the report, the posotopm was passed on to the MRCC, which reported the find to Alberto Riva. The Italian skipper’s team is now planning a possible salvage operation for the damaged boat. Alberto Riva’s team was now trying to determine exactly where the 'Acrobatica' is located in order to assess the feasibility of a salvage operation. A possible salvage could provide crucial evidence. Reports with photos: https://www.clubracer.be/verloren-gewaande-class-40-acrobatica-gespot-nabij-de-azoren-team-riva-overweegt-berging/48538/

CV. DEARNI LESTARI MARINE SERVICES We can supply; 1. PROVISION STORES 2. BONDED STORES 3. CABINS STORES 4. GALLEY STORES 5. DECK STORES 6. ENGINE STORES 7. STATIONARY STORES 8. PUBLICATION STORES 9. ETC Technical jobs such as: 1. ELECTRIC MOTOR REWINDING 2. FABRICATING 3. TANK CLEANING 4. WELDING 5. ENGINE overhauling also available.

The Maritime Authority of Suriname has issued the following 2 Notices to Mariners: 1. "From September 5, 2020 to January 6, 2021, the Noble Sam Croft drillship will conduct exploration drillings off the coast of Suriname at the drilling location 07 ° 23 "401 N - 55 ° 55" 264 W (WGS 84). For safety reasons the shipping should keep a safe distance of 1000 (one thousand) metres from thenNoble Sam Croft. The Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) that will assist during the operations are: Southern Tide, States Tide and Polaris. Please note: • Communication is through VHF, all international channels 13, 16, 69, 72. • There is a SAFETY ZONE of 1000 (one thousand) metres from the drilling site. • The Noble Sam Croft is not maneuverable and will display the relevant characters. All ships should take notice of the above mentioned." 2. "The drillship Maersk Developer will conduct exploration drilling of the Coast of Suriname from September 19th till December 3rd, 2020 at the drilling location 07° 21’.270 N – 055° 33’.247 W (WGS 84). For safety reasons vessels should keep a safe distance of 1000 (one thousand) meters from the drillship. The Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) that will assist during the operations are MV Bourbon Topaz, MV Gerard Tide, MV Felton Tide and MV National Energy Explorer. Please note: • Communication is through the VHF channels 16 and 77. • There is a SAFETY ZONE of 1000 (one thousand) meters from the drilling site. • Maersk Developer is not maneuverable and will display the relevant characters. All ships should take notice of the above mentioned."