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The catamaran yacht 'Amelie' (MMSI: 249407000), with three crew members on board, was left without electricity or wind three nautical miles southeast of Fuengirola on Jan 28, 2025, and requeste assistance. The CCS Tarifa of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Alnitak', which took the boat in tow and safely pulled it to the port of Malaga. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1884310589230780569

The 'Northern Endurance', which had run aground near Little Priest Rock on the morning of Jan 23, about three miles from downtown Unalaska, was successfully pulled off again on the morning of Jan 24 by the local salvage company Resolve Marine. The City of Unalaska Fire Department responded to the incident the previous afternoon, but handed operations over to the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit shortly after arrival. “The on-scene commander contacted the vessel's captain and confirmed there were no injuries to the crew members aboard, as well as no additional hazardous conditions. The ship was pulled from the rocks around 9 a.m. and has since been docked near Unalaska’s spit for evaluation. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the grounding as part of its standard protocol for commercial fishing vessel incidents. The investigation showed that the vessel’s track line appeared relatively straight as it approached Dutch Harbor, but the grounding could have resulted from various factors, including mechanical failures, human error, or navigation system issues. Report with photo: https://www.nationalfisherman.com/fv-northern-endurance-freed-after-grounding-near-unalaska

On the morning of Jan 26, the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa was informed that, during the departure of the 'Lefka Ori' from the port of Venice, a mechanical failure was detected. The ship berthed in the port of Igoumenitsa with 88 passengers, 92 trucks, 60 private cars, two trailers and five campers. An inspection was carried out by officers of the Local Inspection Team of the Central Port Authority of Igoumenitsa and then, upon presentation of a certificate of class maintenance from the classification society that monitors it, it was allowed to continue sailing.

The Russian nuclear icebreaker '50 Let Pobedy' (IMO: 9152959), en route towards the Ob Bay, suffered significant damage to its port side foreship in a collision with the 'Yamal Krechet', en route from Arkhangelsk to Sabetta, the port where Novatek's Yamal LNG production facilitates are located, while operating on the Northern Sea Route., opening a deep gash near its bow on the night of Jan 26, 2025, in the Kara Sea. The accident happened while maintaining winter shipping lanes and escorting a cargo vessel. The condition of the bulkcarrier, which was hit at port side ahead of the accommodation block, was unknown. According to Russia’s operator of nuclear icebreakers, Atomflot, the '50 Let Pobedy' remained seaworthy and continued operating in the Ob Bay. The damaged section was not proximate to the vessel’s nuclear reactor and the power plant continued operating normally. It was, however, unclear if the vessel will complete its regular stint of winter icebreaking services or will return to Murmansk early to undergo repairs. Reports with photo and video: https://gcaptain.com/russian-nuclear-icebreaker-sustains-damage-in-arctic-collision-with-cargo-ship/ https://maritime-executive.com/article/video-russian-nuclear-icebreaker-damaged-in-collision

On the afternoon of Jan 27, 2025, the Central Port Authority of Piraeus was informed of a man, who was lying on the ground, in a semi-conscious state, in the area of ​​gate E2 in the port of Piraeus. Immediately, Port Authority officials and an ambulance arrived at the scene, which transported the 51-year-old to the University General Hospital Attiko for medical treatment. Following investigation, it was determined that he was an engine driver on the 'Dionisios Solomos', which had set sail to carry out the scheduled route Piraeus – Serifos – Sifnos – Kimolos – Folegandros – Sikinos – Ios – Thira. After the submission of a request by the Master and approval by the Sifnos Port Authority, the ferry was allowed to continue its route (in accordance with articles 88 and 89 of the Public Maritime Law Code) with 84 passengers, 17 trucks, 22 private vehicles and three motorcycles on board. A preliminary investigation is being carried out by the Piraeus Port Authority.