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The 'Fairplay' could finally be refloated on the afternoon of June 15. The captain took advantage of the fact that the river's water level had risen again after heavy rain falls on June 15.. Another cargo shi, the "Vaiana" (MMSI: 205393890), proceeded from the West Port in Regensburg. It initially attempted to create waves by passing in order to free the "Fairplay." When that failed, the "Vaiana" stopped, attached ropes, and finally pulled the "Fairplay" free. The operation took several minutes. The 'Fairplay' then entered the West Port of Regensburg with own power on June 17 at 10.30 a.m, where a part of the cargo of iron ore will be unloaded. The bottom of the Danube was being investigated at the scene of the incident. Therefore, ships could not pass each other in the affected area for the time being. Report with photos and video: https://www.mittelbayerische.de/lokales/stadt-regensburg/ploetzlich-ist-das-frachtschiff-weg-fairplay-loest-sich-von-selbst-18880415

The 'La Ferrossa', with five crew members on board, reported that it has lost its engine near the port of Barcelona and requested towing assistance on June 16, 2025. The CCS Barcelona of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Guardamar Concepción' Arenal, which took the ship in towi and safely pulled it to the fishing dock of the port.

The body of a man, suspected to be one of the missing crew members from the 'Wan Hai 503', washed ashore near Arthunkal beach in Alappuzha district, Kerala, at around 6.30 am on June 17. The body was partially decomposed, making identification quite difficult. There were no visible injuries on the body, and it appeared to be a case of drowning. The inquest has not been conducted yet. The ' Wan Hai 503' was held 53 nautical miles west of Kochi and rolling in heavy seas. An STS transfer from the 'Offshore Warrior' thus failed, but the towing line did not break.

A passenger fell from the 'Sound of Shuna' near Gourock in the Firth of Clyde on June 15, 2025, at 1.45 p.m. Coastguard crews, including the service's helicopter, and lifeboat personnel were combing the area following the incident between Dunoon and Gourock. CalMac and Western Ferries suspended the sailings until further notice. The ferry 'Ali Cat' was assisting the Coastguard crews with the search. Lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs are also involved in the operation. An HM Coastguard SAR helicopter has been tasked to conduct a search, alongside Coastguard rescue teams from Largs and Dunoon, in addition to the RNLI lifeboats Nearby vessels have been called to assist. Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance. The search was called off around 9 p.m. Report with photo: https://www.inverclydenow.com/major-search-operation-underway-on-clyde-at-gourock/

The #Salvamar Suhail# assisted the fishing vessel 'Jose y Maria' on the late afternoon of June 15, 2025,, which had suffered a leakage two nautical miles northwest of Cádiz. With the help of the rescuers, the flooding was brought under control, and the fishing vessel, along with its two crew members, managed to reach the port of Rota safely.