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On the morning of March 8, 2025, the 'Oosterdam', en route from Montevideo to Port Stanley, diverted to in Mar del Plata due to the medical emergency of an 86 year old passenger on board, who needed medical attention for an 86-year-old, American passenger. The captain of the cruise ship had requested a medical radio consultation while the ship was sailing about 130 kilometers from Mar del Plata. The woman had suffered a pulmonary embolism and had to receive mechanical respiratory assistance, and the Coast Guard considered that it was best for her be treated ashore. The 'Oosterdam' transferred the passenger to the port in a tender boat. During the maneuver, both the Coast Guard vessel "Río Luján" and a semi-rigid boat from the maritime institution participated. Upon arriving at the port's motorboat club, the patient was assisted by Coast Guard personnel and, together with her husband,transferred to a private hospital in Mar del Plata. Report with photos: https://quedigital.com.ar/policiales/asi-fue-el-operativo-de-asistencia-a-la-pasajera-de-un-crucero-en-mar-del-plata/

The "Maya S" was detained on March 4, 2025 in Aliaga with 15 deficiencies, one of which being regarded as serious and a ground for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fire pumps and its pipes Not as required The vessel was released again on March 7 and left the port en route to Braila with an ETA as of March 11. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The "Álvaro de Bazán" was monitoring the movements of the Russian submarine "Krasnodar" of the KILO II class, in the waters of the Eastern Mediterranean. as well as the tug 'Evgeniy Churov', which has accompanied the submarine in its transit to the port of Alexandria (Egypt). The monitoring of the vessel ended when both Russian ships separated to each take a different course. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, NATO forces, especially maritime forces, have been closely following the movements of Russian units. In addition to the traditional deterrence missions of the Alliance's permanent naval groups, there has been increased surveillance of Russian ships transiting through the waters of the Mediterranean, the Atlantic or the Baltic near sovereign spaces. Spanish ships have been integrated into these groups, which join other allies to guarantee security in these waters and, in addition to exercising this deterrence, act as NATO's naval spearhead in the event of any crisis. Currently, three are integrated into two of the four naval groups of the Alliance: the minesweeper "Duero" in the mine countermeasures group, SNMCMG-2 and the Combat Supply Ship BAC "Patiño" and the frigate "Álvaro de Bazán" in the surface group, SNMG-2 Report with photo: https://www.larazon.es/espana/defensa/buque-armada-vigila-cerca-submarino-ruso-mediterraneo_2025031067ceb57539a0dc0001e70165.html.

The "Sidra Halima" was detained on March March 6, 2025, in Ambarl with 14 deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Not as required 2) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangements for rescue boats Inoperative 3) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Not properly maintained The vessel was released again on March 6 and left the port en route to Novorossiysk with an ETA as of March 11. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The unloaded 'MS Melenia' has been anchored in pos. 12° 23' N 070° 13' Wm about 20 kilometers off the coast of Aruba since the end of 2024, while waiting to enter the port. The situation on board has since developed so dire, that the Coastguard of the Caribbean Netherlands has come to the rescue. On March 2, 2025, the Coast Guard received a via mail declaring an emergency from the ship andtook immediate action to help the crew with water and food as humanitarian aid. In cooperation with the Crisis Management Office (CMO) and the Red Cross, an emergency supply of 212 kg of food and water was organized and delivered to the crew of the tanker with a Coast Guard helicopter. After this, there was a meeting with the Crisis Team and Crisis Management Office (CMO), to assess the situation and coordinate the next steps. Within 48 hours after the emergency call, it was clear that the owner of the 'MS Melenia' is known and instructed Venezuela to take charge of the supply of the ship. Because thetanker is outside Aruba's territorial waters and also outside the Search and Rescue (SAR) area of ​​Aruba, local authorities have ended the direct involvement in the case of the ship. The Government of Aruba is following the situation closely and is in contact with international partners for further coordination if necessary.