On the morning of April 11, 2025, the 'Eileen Rita' ran aground in Boston Harbour off Green Island. The fishing vessel was proceeding in shallow water at low tide, when it grounded on the rocks. The three crew members donned immersion suits and sent out a distress call at 7:46 a.m. The watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Boston received a broken radio transmission from the fishing vessel. They established contact with the captain and confirmed the vessel had run aground. The Coast Guard Stations Point Allerton and Boston, along with the Boston Police and Fire Departments, quickly responded, while the vessel rolled over onto its port side and partially sank. A Boston Police vessel and two Coast Guard boats responded. The Boston police boat safely rescued the fishermen, who had saved themselves onto the starboard side of the scalloper, which had remained above the water. There were no reports of injuries. Oil and fuel started spilling from the wreck. The authorities stated as much as 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 50 gallons of lubrication oil were on board, though the discharge rate was unknown. A long sheen of oil and fuel could be seen between the grounding site and the shores of Green Island. The Coast Guard was monitoring the pollution and estimated it may take several days to clean up the spill, while collaborating with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and other state agencies to address the grounding and mitigate environmental impacts. Mariners near Green Island were urged to monitor Sector Boston’s safety marine information broadcast on VHF Channel 22A for navigation updates around the grounded vessel. Reports with photos and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbHR2MQaqzs https://publishedreporter.com/2025/04/12/coast-guard-responds-to-fishing-vessel-grounding-in-boston-harbor-crew-rescued-pollution-threat-averted/ https://www.msn.com/es-xl/noticias/other/guardia-costera-rescata-a-tres-personas-despu%C3%A9s-de-que-barco-pesquero-encallara-en-puerto-de-boston/ar-AA1CKK8l?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1
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MINCK
On the morning of April 18, 2025, several migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez off the coasts of Pas-de-Calais and Nord. First, a boat was reported departing from Cap Blanc-Nez. The CROSS deployed an aircraft to monitor the boat's departure and the Gendarmerie's RHIB 'Ouranos', which was then relieved by the 'Cormoran' to continue monitoring the boat. The crew launched their operational droma boat (EDO) to make contact with the boat. The occupants refused the offered assistance. The 'Cormoran' continued its surveillance of the boat until arriving in the British SAR region, where it was taken over by the British emergency services. During the recovery by British assets assisted by the 'Cormoran', one person was reported unconscious. A medevac was coordinated by the British rescue center. The victim was declared dead as they approached Dover. At the same time, the CROSS engaged the 'Oyapock' of the Maritime Gendarmerie, to relocate a migrant boat adrift from Gravelines. Once there, the vessel made contact with the boat's occupants, who refused the assistance offered. Shortly after, the occupants requested assistance from the vessel, which then picked up all nine occupants before dropping them off at the port of Dunkirk. Late in the morning, a migrant boat set sail from Equihen beach. The 'Pluvier' was hired by CROSS to locate and monitor the boat. The boat was heavily laden. While conducting surveillance near the boat, the 'Pluvier' reported the deflation of the boat's inflatable tubes and people who had fallen into the water. The victims in the water were immediately recovered by the 'Pluvier's EDO. The 'Minck' was deployed to support the 'Pluvier'. A total of 15 people were rescued. The other occupants of the boat refused all assistance and resumed their journey, under the supervision of the 'Minck', towards British waters after having managed to reinflate the boat's inflatable tube. In total, 24 people were rescued by French resources.
SUPERSTAR
On the morning of April 18, 2025, the Port Authority of Volos was informed by the Captain of the 'Superstar', that during the execution of its scheduled route from the port of Volos to the ports of Skiathos-Skopelos and return, a failure was detected in the port side main engine. The ship returned to the port of Volos, where it safely disembarked 427 passengers. The Central Port Authority of Volos prohibited the departure of the ship until the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance from the classification society that monitors it, while the passengers were transported with the company's care.
QUEEN MARY 2
On April 17, the SAR helicopter Helimer 215 medevaced a sick passenger from the 'Queen Mary 2', which was sailing 28 nautical miles from Garrucha. The SAR boat 'Salvamar Deneb' medevaced a sick crew member from the oceanographic vessel 'Vizconde de Eza off Santander. Thwe operations were coordinated by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Almería and Santander.
SUNSET X
On April 10,2025, the '"Sunset X"' was detained in Lisbon with seven deficiencies, four of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Pollution Prevention - Performance standard not met Missing 2) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management Plan Not approved 3) Certificate & Doc - Ballast Water Management Certificate Not as required 4) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on April 15 and left the port en route to Algeciras: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591
WAN XIANG 699
The death toll from the capsized of the 'Hong Hai 16' in the vicinity of Barangay Malawaan, Rizal, in Occidental Mindoro, has climbed to four, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on April 17. Divers from the Coast Guard Special Operations Unit – Southern Tagalog (SOU-STL) recovered two more bodies – one from the accommodation area below the wheelhouse at 8:15 a.m. and another body at a cabin located at the main deck at 11:36 a.m. 14 crew members survived the incident while seven others remained missing. The survivors have been requested to assist in the identification of the recently recovered cadaver. The Coast Guard Special Operations Unit – Southern Tagalog conducted on April 17 an underwater SAR operation, while the Coast Guard Marine Environmental Protection – Emergency Response Group Southern Tagalog deployed oil spill booms around the capsized vessel to contain a possible oil spill and ensure the protection of the marine environment. A surface assessment confirmed no visible oil sheen in the vicinity. The Philippine Coast Guard in Southern Tagalog now intensified its ongoing response efforts in search for the remaining missing persons from the vessel. Report with photos: https://maritime-executive.com/article/death-toll-in-chinese-sand-carrier-capsizing-rises-to-four
COBRA
In an effort to clarify the circumstances surrounding the sinking of the 'Bruma', the families of the missing fishermen have united to take decisive action. Following a meeting with Regional Prosecutor Marcela Cartagena, some doubts have been cleared up and important steps have been taken in the investigation. One of the major developments has been the confirmation that forensic divers from the Underwater Operations Department of the Investigative Police (PDI) have conducted expert examinations on the 'Cobra', which remained in the custody of the San Vicente Harbor Master's Office. These examinations were carried out in response to videos, which showed suspicious movements on the vessel under investigation for its alleged involvement in the sinking of the 'Bruma'. In addition to the investigations carried out by the PDI, the fishermen's families have decided to take additional measures. According to Rafael Poblete, the attorney representing them, they have hired a team of private experts to further clarify what happened in the early hours of March 30. This team is composed of a maritime accident investigation specialist, a shipbuilding engineer, and a mechanic. Poblete also addressed the hypothesis put forward by Blumar, owner of the 'Cobra', regarding the possible involvement of another vessel in the tragedy. However, the attorney ruled out this theory based on the traces found on the fishing vessel. At the meeting with Prosecutor Cartagena, the family members also agreed to hold weekly meetings to stay informed about the progress of the investigation. They also reiterated their request that the expert examinations of the 'Cobra' be conducted in a dry dock, in order to obtain more reliable and exhaustive results.The families of the fishermen will return to Constitución, but will closely monitor the progress of the investigation to find answers to this tragic loss.
OYAPOCK
On the morning of April 18, 2025, several migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez off the coasts of Pas-de-Calais and Nord. First, a boat was reported departing from Cap Blanc-Nez. The CROSS deployed an aircraft to monitor the boat's departure and the Gendarmerie's RHIB 'Ouranos', which was then relieved by the 'Cormoran' to continue monitoring the boat. The crew launched their operational droma boat (EDO) to make contact with the boat. The occupants refused the offered assistance. The 'Cormoran' continued its surveillance of the boat until arriving in the British SAR region, where it was taken over by the British emergency services. During the recovery by British assets assisted by the 'Cormoran', one person was reported unconscious. A medevac was coordinated by the British rescue center. The victim was declared dead as they approached Dover. At the same time, the CROSS engaged the 'Oyapock' of the Maritime Gendarmerie, to relocate a migrant boat adrift from Gravelines. Once there, the vessel made contact with the boat's occupants, who refused the assistance offered. Shortly after, the occupants requested assistance from the vessel, which then picked up all nine occupants before dropping them off at the port of Dunkirk. Late in the morning, a migrant boat set sail from Equihen beach. The 'Pluvier' was hired by CROSS to locate and monitor the boat. The boat was heavily laden. While conducting surveillance near the boat, the 'Pluvier' reported the deflation of the boat's inflatable tubes and people who had fallen into the water. The victims in the water were immediately recovered by the 'Pluvier's EDO. The 'Minck' was deployed to support the 'Pluvier'. A total of 15 people were rescued. The other occupants of the boat refused all assistance and resumed their journey, under the supervision of the 'Minck', towards British waters after having managed to reinflate the boat's inflatable tube. In total, 24 people were rescued by French resources.
LOCH SEAFORTH
Due to a technical issue of the 'Loch Seaforth ', serving on the route Ullapool-Stornoway, on April 17, that required further investigations, the scheduled deaprture at 10:30 a.m. frm Ullapool and the departure from Stornoway at 2 p.m. have been cancelled. After the technical issue has been resolved, the service was resumed with the 5:30 p.m. sailing departing Ullapool.
FELIX
Leaking diesel fuel contaminated the water surface in Brunsbüttel's Elbe port on the morning of April 16, 2025. The cause was an overflow during the loading/bunkering process of the 'Felix'. At 8:45 a.m., officers from the Brunsbüttel Water Police Station were called to respond to the incident . The tug had lost a small amount of fuel while bunkering diesel. Some of the spilled fuel entered the Elbe River. Emergency response was not necessary because the fuel had already evaporated due to the strong current. The Brunsbüttel Water Police, in consultation with the Itzehoe Public Prosecutor's Office, has initiated an investigation for water pollution.
FORESTER
On April 11,2025, the 'Forester' was detained in Izmir with 14 deficiencies, five of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Safety of navigation - Charts Not updated 2) Emergency systems - Abandon ship drills Lack of training 3) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of training 4) Emergency systems - Emergency lighting, batteries and switches Not properly maintained 5) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on April 16 and left the port en rotue to Cesme.
KRISHNA 1
The 20 crew members of the 'Krishna 1' was detained by Malaysian authorities for allegedly entering the country's territorial waters without proper documentation. The crew, comprising of 11 Indian, 8 Filipino, and 1 Indonesian nationals, were apprehended on April 11, 2025, after disembarking the tanker at East OPL Malaysia (EOPL). Despite the intervention by a shipping agent, they were subsequently handed over by the Malaysian Army to the district police and are currently being held under Section 6(1)(c) of Malaysia's Immigration Act for illegal entry. The local police was awaiting a comprehensive report from the Immigration Department, which is expected by April 17. Following the detention, the embassies representing the crew's respective countries have been notified.
DELPHINE
Around 100 cars were damaged in the fire on the 'Delphine' in the port of Zeebrugge. This was reported by the fire brigade after they entered the area with fire-resistant suits and oxygen bottles. There were 140 vehicles on the affected car deck, of which at least 100 have burned out. Among them many electric cars. Most batteries have burned out completely.The space was still between 60 and 100 degrees warm, which meant that the fire would flare up again if we were to open a hatch and allow oxygen in. Around midnight, nitrogen was supplied to extinguish the fire in that space. On the morning there was another consultation and it was decided not to open the space. The ship was equipped with CO2 tanks and with that the first part of the fire was fought. It will take a long time before the cars are removed from the space. The deck above was full of trailers and they also have to be removed from the ship. A ventilation operation with high-pressure fans started on April 18 at 10:00 a.m. and lasted until the evening. Due to the landward wind direction, there was a risk of smoke and odour nuisance in the area. Fire boats continued to actively cool the hull for fear of a re-emergence.
PSP CORMORAN
On the morning of April 18, 2025, several migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez off the coasts of Pas-de-Calais and Nord. First, a boat was reported departing from Cap Blanc-Nez. The CROSS deployed an aircraft to monitor the boat's departure and the Gendarmerie's RHIB 'Ouranos', which was then relieved by the 'Cormoran' to continue monitoring the boat. The crew launched their operational droma boat (EDO) to make contact with the boat. The occupants refused the offered assistance. The 'Cormoran' continued its surveillance of the boat until arriving in the British SAR region, where it was taken over by the British emergency services. During the recovery by British assets assisted by the 'Cormoran', one person was reported unconscious. A medevac was coordinated by the British rescue center. The victim was declared dead as they approached Dover. At the same time, the CROSS engaged the 'Oyapock' of the Maritime Gendarmerie, to relocate a migrant boat adrift from Gravelines. Once there, the vessel made contact with the boat's occupants, who refused the assistance offered. Shortly after, the occupants requested assistance from the vessel, which then picked up all nine occupants before dropping them off at the port of Dunkirk. Late in the morning, a migrant boat set sail from Equihen beach. The 'Pluvier' was hired by CROSS to locate and monitor the boat. The boat was heavily laden. While conducting surveillance near the boat, the 'Pluvier' reported the deflation of the boat's inflatable tubes and people who had fallen into the water. The victims in the water were immediately recovered by the 'Pluvier's EDO. The 'Minck' was deployed to support the 'Pluvier'. A total of 15 people were rescued. The other occupants of the boat refused all assistance and resumed their journey, under the supervision of the 'Minck', towards British waters after having managed to reinflate the boat's inflatable tube. In total, 24 people were rescued by French resources.
VIZCONDE DE EZA
On April 17, the SAR helicopter Helimer 215 medevaced a sick passenger from the cruise ship 'Queen Mary 2', which was sailing 28 nautical miles from Garrucha. The SAR boat 'Salvamar Deneb' medevaced a sick crew member from the 'Vizconde de Eza off Santander. Thwe operations were coordinated by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Almería and Santander.
MEUSE RIVER
After more than a century, the last unidentified German WWI submarine in Belgian waters has been revealed as the 'UB-57', the DEME Group said. Buried in sand, the wreck lay off the Westhinderbank. Known for decades, its identity had remained a puzzle until recently. Specialized teams and the crew of the 'Meuse River' were able to safely uncover the stern and reveal the propellers – inscribed with the final clue confirming the submarine’s identity. The 'UB-57' now rests again beneath the sand as a protected war memorial and a reminder of the past. Report with photo: https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2025/04/14/demes-tshd-meuse-river-solves-mystery-in-belgian-waters/:
G SPRING
On Apr 18, 2025, the 'G Spring' was detained in Jiangyin with five deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fire prevention structural integrity Not as required 2) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Not properly maintained 3) Water/Weathertight - Ventilators, air pipes, casings. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591
