On July 9, 2025, the 'Tulp Rotterdam' suffered an engine failure during a sea trial in the Tuzla Shipyards Area. The ship was taken in tow by the tug 'Şark' (MMSI: 271043518,) and safely moored at the Tuzla Anchorage in pos. 40° 50' N 029° 15' E under the coordination of the Ship Traffic Center. The newbuilding remained stationary as of Aug 4. Report with photo:. https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1942989909700284923
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HELLENIC HIGHSPEED
Casualty
On the afternoon of Aug 2, the Port Authority of Amorgos was informed that during the departure from the port, on of the ramps of the 'Hellenic Highspeed' fell down with force, due to the wire being cut. The ferry was carrying out a scheduled route from the port of Amorgos to Naxos-Paros-Piraeus with 39 passengers, 11 vehicles, two motorcycles and 29 crew members on board. The ship headed to the anchorage of the port of Katapola, where an attempt was made to remove and seal the ramp, with negative results. Subsequently, the ship moored in the port of Katapola, where the ramp was returned to an upright position with the assistance of a land-based crane. The Amorgos Port Station initially banned the ship from sailing. After the presentation of a class maintenance certificate from the monitoring classification society, it was permitted a single voyage to the ports of Naxos-Paros-Piraeus, in order to transport the passengers to their destinations. No injuries were reported from the incident and no marine pollution was observed.
PRESQUE ISLE
Casualty
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes was investigating an incident with the 'Presque Isle', which suffered manoeuvrability issues.when it was heading upbound on the southeast side of Neebish Island on July 30, 2025, around 11 a.m. It sailed several more miles upbound and about seven miles downriver of the Soo Locks to drop anchor and carry out an investigation. The crew aboard discovered that approximately 20-gallons of hydraulic oil may have been discharged from an on-board system. In response, a spill boom was placed around the stern, of the vessel and the crew removed all oil from the system. There was some sheen visible on the St. Marys River, which was closed to unbound traffic. After the Army Corps of Engineers completed a survey of the channel, the channel was reopened, All local and tribal partners were notified. The sheen was suspected to be from residual from within the system.
IOLKOS
Casualty
On the evening of Aug 2, 2025, the Port Station of Alonissos was informed that the starboard side stern cable of the 'Iolkos' had broken during its mooring manoever at the port of Alonissos. The ship was operating the route Alonissos-Northern Sporades-Volos and return. The cable was immediately replaced ,and the ship sailed to the port of Alonissos, where it safely disembarked the passengers and vehicles. No injuries or damage to vehicles or the ship were reported from the incident.
YEOMAN BANK
Sold/Decommissioned
Holcim UK has retiried the 'Yeoman Bank', which has been playing a vital role for over three decades of service in delivering aggregates to major infrastructure and construction projects across the UK and Europe.Since arriving at Holcim UK’s Glensanda super-quarry in Scotland in January 1991, the self-discharging bulk carrier has transported around 36.4m tonnes of aggregates and has completed 1,918 voyages across its time in fleet. The pioneer vessel of Holcim UK’s fleet has played a central role in the successful development of the super-quarry’s supply chain, which exports millions of tonnes of specialist aggregate materials to key projects by sea, all while reducing reliance on road vehicles for delivery. The ship made its final voyage to the Port of Liverpool, on July 28, 2025, which is owned and operated by Peel Ports Group. Marking its 195th voyage and nearly seven million tonnes of aggregates delivered to the port, the vessel has served the Port of Liverpool as part of a long-term strategic partnership between Holcim UK and the terminal. The 'Yeoman Bank' holds the record for the longest standing vessel serving the port, and as the ship to have delivered the most cargo there in history. On aug 3 the vessel berthed in Wilhelmshaven.
ROBERT S. PIERSON
Casualty
On Aug 3, 2025, the "Robert S. Pierson", which has been sailing downstream on the St. Marys River en route from Sault Ste. Mrie to Saginaw at only four knots since leaving the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, has anchored at the exact spot where the stricken "Presque Isle" was just a few hours ago. The ship was being escorted or towed downstream by the "W. I. Scott Purvis" (IMO: 5264819) heading for Saginaw. The "Presque Isle" is likely docked at Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair in Erie, PA, for repairs. The cause was a grounding on the morning of July 30 at Johnson Point on Neebish Island.
NEARCHOS K
Casualty
On the early morning of Aug 3, 2025, the Port Authority of Thira was informed that during the departure of the 'Nearchos K' from the port of Thira, a failure of the cable system in the ramp lifting system was detected. The ship returned to the port of Thira, where it moored safely. There were 12 passengers, 92 trucks and 24 crew members on board. The Port Authority of Thira banned the ship from sailing until a certificate of repair of the damage was presented by the monitooring classification society.
HAPPY SKY
Scrapped
Since July 28, 2025, the 'Happy Sky' has berthed in the Naval Depot in Kiel in order to take on board seven former German fast patrol boats, which will be transported to Aliaga for recycling. first boat to be loaded was the 'Ozelot' on July 30, followed by the 'Frettchen', 'Hermelin', 'Hyäne', Puma', 'Wiesel' and 'Zobel'. The boats were decommissioned in 2016 with the 7. Speed Boat Squadron in Rostock. A first attempt toto load the boats had failed in November 2024 because too much marine growth had accumulated on the hull due to the long lay-up, so that the straps could not be safely attached. Divers have meanwhile removed the obsttructions, and loading operations were underway as of Aug 4. Report with photo: https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/sieben-schnellboote-der-marine-werden-in-kiel-verladen-ziel-tuerkei-XZ56XB3A6VB63G3YM4CO34OAFE.html
TORVANG
Casualty
On July 22 the wreck of the 'Torvang' was successfully righted at the quay in Hendvågen by the sheerleg 'Hebolift 9'. On July 23 the ship was back on even keel, still low in the water, so that pumping out could commence to make the ship lighter. On July 24 the ship was much out of the water, and on July 28 it was floating unassisted again, surrounded by an oil boom, with the sheerleg having completed its work. On Aug 3 the ' Torvang' was finally towed to Stokksund in order to be demolished. Report and photos: https://www.brunsvika.net/nyhetsarkiv-alle-artikler/32564-torvang-til-overflaten https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10237232580264797&set=pcb.2006950933173737
