News

On Jan 24, 2025, at around 7:30 pm, the CROSS Etel was alerted by its British counterparts about the 'Tiger PA', which was not responding to radio messages. The sailing yacht was then relocated approximately 185 km from the Pointe de Graves. The nearby ,/v 'Autosun' managed to establish radio contact after several attempts. The only person on board was a 73-year-old British man who said he was safe and continued on his way. However, on Jan 25 at around 3:00 p.m, the distress beacon of the yacht was detected approximately 80 kilometers west of Lacanau. The CROSS Etel took over the coordination of the resources and broadcast a May Day message. It engaged the Caracal helicopter of the Air and Space Force based in Cazaux, which was carrying a medical team and two divers. At 5:30 p.m., the helicopter arrived in the area, found the gutted sailboat and winched up its two divers who discovered the empty raft. The search continued to find the yachtsman. The 'm/v' Autostar' and the Spanish hospital ship 'Esperanza del Mar' were diverted to search for the man overboard. At 7:00 p.m., the Falcon 50 of the French Navy from Lann Bihoué was also engaged to complete the search system at nightfall. The Caracal helicopter from Cazaux returned to resupply and was then redeployed to the area. On Jan 26 at 1:33 a.m., after several hours of searching, due to the lack of new information, the maritime prefect of the Atlantic decided to suspend the search by directed means.

The ' Cahaya Dana Reza', enroute from Samarinda to Buntok, suffered a leakand capsized on Jan 23, 2025, at 11.30 p.m. WITA in Indonesian waters near Kotabaru Regency in South Kalimantan. After the leak was remarked, the captain of the vessel dropped anchor to inspect it. However, the water ingress could not be contained, and as the vessel started to tilt, the captain sought to lift anchor and bavigate the vessel to shallow waters. The LCT finally sank before completely reaching shallower waters. It was carrying around 150 tons of mixed cargo, among which were six heavy equipment units. The tug 'Atlantik Star 11' was nearby and rescued all nine crew members.: Rescued were: Roni Tjitjipo, M/43 (Captain) Agum Abadi, M/26 Reigeren Ayub Sulle, M/26 Ramadhani, M/30 Ferry Tulung, M/53 Ricky Rematoby, M/30 Yosi Hartanto, M/35 Suparjan Saudil, M/21 Ashari Anhar, M/21 The Kotabaru SAR Post Rescue Team was deployed to the location using the RIB '02 Kotabaru', a rescue car, and other supporting equipment. The team arrived at the scene at 5:45 a.m. WITA. The Batulicin VTS coordinated with the local Basarnas, KSOP Kotabaru-Batulicin, and IMSI/MCC, and issued a Notice to Mariners (NTM) regarding the incident. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24769/lct-cahaya-dana-reza-terbalik-di-perairan-pulau-sebuku-9-abk-berhasil-diselamatkan-lct-cahaya-dana-reza-capsize-in-sebuku-waters-9-crew-members-rescued

The US Coast Guard rescued the four crew members of the trawler 'Mattie and Maren II' (MMSI: 368285650) on the night of Jan 23, 2025, after the collision with the 'Vanquish', which had occurred approximately 10 miles south of Block Island, Rhode Island. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound received a distress call via VHF-FM channel 16 of the acciedent. They issued an urgent marine information broadcast and dispatched a 47-ft-MLB from the Coast Guard Station Montauk and a an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod to assist. The 87-foot scalloper 'Vanquish' reported six people aboard, no damage and no injuries. Meanwhile, the 'Mattie and Maren II', reported four people aboard, flooding in the engine room and that they were unable to keep up with dewatering efforts. All of them donned survival suits and prepared an EPIRB and life raft in case abandoning ship became necessary. The MLB arrived on scene at approximately 9:15 p.m. A crew member embarked the trawler with a P-6 dewatering pump to attempt and assist in dewatering efforts, but was unsuccessful due to deteriorating weather with four-to-six-foot seas and 23 mile per hour winds. All four fishermen were then transferred onto the MLB and taken to the Station Montauk with no reported injuries. The 'Vanquish' returned to homeport in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The Sector Long Island Sound has issued a safety marine information broadcast for the vessel adrift. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4040271/coast-guard-rescues-4-from-sinking-boat-after-collision-south-of-block-island/

On Jan 24, 2025, at 6.53 p.m. WITA, the 'Lumoso Harmoni' (IMO: 9405461) slammed into the starboard side of the 'Pancaran Glory' at the Muara Sampara Morosi Port, while maneuvering to dock at the jetty with assistance from three tugs. The allision caused a 2.92-meter-long scratch on the side of the 'Pancaran Glory' above the waterline. No casualties were reported from the incident. An inspection team conducted a visual assessment of the upper hull of the ship. However, an underwater survey was required to check for potential damage, such as deformation or leaks, which was pending the arrival of divers. Preliminary findings suggested that the bullwalk and bulbous bow of the 'Lumoso Harmony' were damaged too. Precautionary measures have been taken to ensure there were no leaks or severe damages that could compromise the vessel's safety. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24772/km-lumoso-harmony-tabrak-km-pancaran-glory-di-pelabuhan-muara-sampara-morosi-km-lumoso-harmony-collides-with-km-pancaran-glory-at-muara-sampara-morosi-port

The US Coast Guard rescued the four crew members of the 'Mattie and Maren II' on the night of Jan 23, 2025, after the collision with the fishing vessel 'Vanquish' (IMO: 9633056), which had occurred approximately 10 miles south of Block Island, Rhode Island. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound received a distress call via VHF-FM channel 16 of the acciedent. They issued an urgent marine information broadcast and dispatched a 47-ft-MLB from the Coast Guard Station Montauk and a an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod to assist. The 87-foot scalloper 'Vanquish' reported six people aboard, no damage and no injuries. Meanwhile, the 'Mattie and Maren II', reported four people aboard, flooding in the engine room and that they were unable to keep up with dewatering efforts. All of them donned survival suits and prepared an EPIRB and life raft in case abandoning ship became necessary. The MLB arrived on scene at approximately 9:15 p.m. A crew member embarked the trawler with a P-6 dewatering pump to attempt and assist in dewatering efforts, but was unsuccessful due to deteriorating weather with four-to-six-foot seas and 23 mile per hour winds. All four fishermen were then transferred onto the MLB and taken to the Station Montauk with no reported injuries. The 'Vanquish' returned to homeport in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The Sector Long Island Sound has issued a safety marine information broadcast for the vessel adrift. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4040271/coast-guard-rescues-4-from-sinking-boat-after-collision-south-of-block-island/