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During loading operations in the port of Plastun in the Ternevsky district, on the afternoon of Jan 16, 2025, at 2.45 p.m., the timber cargo on the deck of the 'Stepan Geyts' started to shift to starboard side and then slipped over board. The vessel heeled heavily during the cargo loss, but then righted itself, after most of the timer was in the water and more hanging over the side. Some crew members jumped onto the quay, fearing a complete capsize, while others stayed aboard. No injuries were reported, and the ship eventually regained stability. The Nakhodka Transport office estimated that approximately 1,000 cubic meters of the cargo fell into the harbour, which have been removed during the next days. The vessel, which is part of the Lesprom Network, operating a wood products marketplace, regained stability and returned to an even keel immediately after the cargo loss, but suffered damage. Preliminary reports suggested the timber cargo was not properly secured, leading to the imbalance. The ship was cited for deficiencies during a Port State Inspection in Dalian in Nov 2024 for issues including the structural conditions of ballast, fuel, and other tanks. The Transport Prosecutor’s Office was establishing the circumstances of the loss of the deck cargo. Reports indicated the cargo may not have been properly secured. https://www.n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Frachter-verliert-komplette-Ladung-noch-im-Hafen-article25494017.html https://www.instagram.com/shipspotter_hayriyay/reel/DE4te2-tBdL/

On Jan 18, 2025, the 'Bahari 31' lost its towed barge 'FBSD 868' in severe weather conditions in the Java Sea, en route from Indramayu to Bojonegara. At approximately 5:00 p.m. LT, the starboard side main engine of the tug malfunctioned in pos. 05°44’748”S 107°37’386”E, near Tanjung Sedari. Waves were reaching heights of four meters then, and strong western winds at 23 knots forced the vessel to turn back to Indramayu as it was unable to continue the voyage. On Jan 19, the vessel faced another storm with wave heights of three to four meters on its way to Tanjung Indramayu. The barge and the tug stranded in pos. 06°14’791”S 108°17’260”E on Tanjung Indramayu Beach. Rescue efforts were promptly initiated, and the tug was successfully refloated by another tug, the 'Yang Viti 8', and subsequently pulled to the Indramayu PLTU power plant. At 4:25 p.m. the VTS Cirebon operators monitored the barge's position to ensure the safety of marine traffic in the surrounding area. and broadcasted a Notice to Mariners (NTM) via securite announcements at 5 p.m. Report with photos: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24737/tongkang-terdampar-di-pantai-indramayu-akibat-cuaca-buruk-proses-evakuasi-masih-berlangsung-barge-stranded-on-indramayu-beach-due-to-severe-weather-evacuation-process-ongoing

On Jan 15, the 'Baronessen', whichran aground at Lysake, was transported from Oslo to the shipyard in Horten for repair. Around 90 passengers were on board when the Nesodden ferry ran aground. No one was injured. The police believed the express ferry had siffered a blackout and lost power. According to the operator Norled it was concluded too quickly, as it was too early to say anything about the cause. On Jan 19, the 'Baronessen' left Horten again and returned to Oslo on Jan 20, from where the ferry started a trial. The ship will be able to be put into operation again as early as Jan 21. Reports with photo: https://www.nrk.no/stor-oslo/grunnstott-hurtigbat-sendes-til-reparasjon-1.17207911 https://www.nrk.no/stor-oslo/hurtigbat-ferdig-pa-verksted--1.17214312

On Jan 21, 2025, the cargo m/v 'Shandong Mission' (IMO: 9910741), en route from Singaore to Port Hedland, was in collision with the 'Sinhin 5', en route from Port Klang to Kinabalu, in the northern Horsburgh waters in pos. 01° 27.300' N 104° 31.500' E. At 09:46 a.m. LT, the 'Shandong Mission' was detected drifting in Indonesian waters. Upon being contacted, the vessel reported a damage resulting from a collision with the 'Sinhin 5', At 09:49 a,m, the tug confirmed that its portside hull had suffered damage, causing a leakage. At 10:06 a.m. the ÄShandong Mission' reported a minor damage to its starboard side bow, with no leakage. The ship was declared seaworthy and ready to continue its voyage. At 10:08 a.m. the VTS Batam contacted the Tanjung Uban PLP Base and Tanjung Uban Port Authority (UPP) for further coordination of the incident. At 10:12 a.m. the 'Sinhin 5' reported an ongoing leakage, causing some of its white brick cargo to fall into the sea. The vessel's tilt was estimated at 10°–15°. At 11:12 a.m. a documentation of the 'Sinhin 5's condition was received from the passing vessel 'Nur Huda'. At 11:48 a.m. the VTS Batam issued a Notice to Mariners (NTM). At 11:59a.m. the 'Sinhin 5' reported a change in route, returning to Johor with a towing line of 150 meters, and canceling its voyage to Kota Kinabalu. At 12:19 p.m. the Shandong Mission' continued its voyage to the port of destination with an ETA as of Jan 26. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24745/insiden-mv-shandong-mission-menabrak-barge-tb-sinhin-5-diperairan-utara-horsburg-incident-of-mv-shandong-mission-colliding-with-barge-tb-sinhin-5-in-northern-horsburgh-waters

The US Coast Guard medevaced an ailing man from the 'Captain Davis' 40 nautical miles off Oahu on Jan 20, 2025. Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu watchstanders received notification on Jan 18 at 4:30 p.m. from the ship that a 34-year-old crew member had suffered an eye injury approximately 350 miles southwest of Oahu. Watchstanders consulted with the duty flight surgeon, who recommended a medevac. On Jan 20 at 6 a.m. Monday, an HC-130 Hercules airplane and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from the Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point rendezvoused with the fishing vessel about 40 nautical miles southwest of Kapolei, Hawaii. The helicopter hoisted the victim and transported him to Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. The was is reportedly in stable condition.