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A migrant boat that capsized in Malta's Search and Rescue zone claimed the lives of two children, while 17 others were rescued by the 'Sea Punk 1' on Jan 26, 2025, including a pregnant woman and a critically injured man. The ship's medical team performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on two other children, successfully saving one. Two persons were still believed to be missing at sea. The rescue occurred on the early morning within Malta's Search and Rescue (SAR) zone. A Maltese SAR helicopter airlifted the pregnant woman and the severely injured man, while an Italian Coastguard vessel took on board the remaining 15 survivors and recovered the bodies of the two children. Survivors recounted that the boat originally carried 21 people from Cameroon and Nigeria. The bodies of the deceased were taken to the mortuary chamber in Cala Pisana. The parents of the two toddlers were among the survivors.

The 'Vladimir Latyshev' has been stuck in the port of Saint-Malo since March 2022, when it docked to deliver a cargo of magnesia, and the situation is becoming critical due to a lack of fuel. Russian sailors take turns maintaining the ship. They also carry out the manoeuvres requested by the harbour master's office to maintain the port activity. The ship needs fuel for its small movements and to keep it moored, such as to keep the heating, refrigerators or fire extinguishing system running. However, since 2024, the harbour master no longer receives the necessary compensation. Russia has always paid, but the bookings have been blocked by the French authorities as part of the sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine. Without diesel, there is no electricity, an the crew could then be forced to abandon ship, for their own safety and the ship would then become a ghost ship. To prevent this dramatic situation, the local association Mor Glaz is putting pressure on France to keep the ship sailing. The crew of the ship is still being supplied with food and other necessities thanks to advances. The debt is already estimated at 150,000 Euros. Report with photo: https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/saint-malo-35400/pourquoi-le-cargo-russe-est-devant-les-remparts-de-saint-malo-07d53b70-dc95-11ef-8f83-1be9a95f1bed

arrived Chittagong Anchorage 27.01.25

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has deployed a team of investigators after the collision pf the 'Haisla Northwind', towing a barge and with three people on board, with a workboat near Squamish, B.C., in the Howe Sound on Dec. 18, 2024. The workboat sank after the accident. The sole crew member aboard was rescued and treated for hypothermia. investigators were on site on Jan 23, 2025, to wait for the workboat to be retrieved from the water by the owners and the insurance company. The tug owner Woodfibre LNG said in a statement on Jan 24 it appreciated the Transportation Safety Board's role in investigating such incidents and continued to co-operate with the board throughout the investigation process.

The icebeaking tug CG 'Bristol Bay' (MMSI: 366999978) has failed to open a fairway for the 'Manitoulin' to enable the ship the further transit to the winter lay up in Saarnia, Ontaria. The 'Neah-Bay' (MMSI: 366999981) of the USCG and the buoy layer CCG „Samuel Risley“ (IMO: 8322442) were now deployed to get the ship freed. This finally succeeded on Jan 26, and the ship anchored in pos. 41° 53' N 082° 55' W. Report and video: https://www.yahoo.com/news/coast-guard-works-free-663-171230386.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14aJkuc82Pc&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fshipwrecklog.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE

On Jan 24, 2025, the authorities of the port of Douala confirmed the start of operations to unload the 30,000 tons of diesel aboard the 'Serenade' offered to Bangui by Moscow. While he was visiting Moscow, the president of the Central African Republic, Faustin Archange Touadera discussed with his Russian counterpart Putin, the issue of the diesel that the latter ordered to be transported to the Central African Republic, but which had remained blocked for some time in Cameroon.

On the late evening of Jan 24, 2025, the 'Aspö 3' encountered problems with one of the engines and had to be taken out of traffic on the route between Karlskrona and Aspö for investigations and repairs. After troubleshooting, the ship returned to service on Jan 25.

On Jan 27, 2025, the 'Floating Bridge 6' had to halt crossings on the s the River Medina between Cowes and East Cowes for 48 hours due to a battery fault. The chain ferry was taken out of operation after Marine Electricians identified the issue. It needed four new batteries. It was hoped it would be returning to full service in the next 48 hours. A launch service for pedestrians and cyclists was in operation during this time.

The 'Golbon' (IMO: 9289033) and 'Jairan', both carrying an ingredient for missile propellant, will sail from China to Iran in the next few weeks according intelligence from security officials in two Western countries. The transactions could make the Chinese entities involved subject to U.S. sanctions aimed at curbing Iran's weapons programs, as the two Iranian vessels are already under U.S. sanctions. were expected to carry more than 1,000 tonnes of sodium perchlorate, which is used to make ammonium perchlorate, the main ingredient for solid propellant for missiles. Ammonium perchlorate is among chemicals controlled by the Missile Technology Export Control Regime, a voluntary international anti-proliferation body. Both vessels were initially expected to sail directly to Bandar Abbas without further port calls. Now that the Chinese authorities have been alerted as to what has been loaded in Shanghai, it is possible that the ships’ itinerary and cargo may be adjusted.

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The Scottish subsea specialist Sulmara has supported the fuel recovery operation from the 'Yu Zhou Qi Hang'. At the request of the Taiwanese government, Sulmara mobilized a WAM-V 16 uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) and a team of survey specialists to assist in the operation to recover almost 300 tons of fuel oil, the vessel had on board, when it lost power off the coast of Taiwan on Oc 29 asTyphoon Kong-rey struck. The Taiwanese marine contractor Dong Fang Offshore was called upon to deploy the 'Orient Constructor', a vessel capable of lifting salvage equipment and pumps onto the wreck. However, the operation presented high risks because maneuvering the 'Orient Constructor' close to the grounded vessel in adverse weather and shallow waters was further complicated by limited information on the potential subsea hazards below the keel. To mitigate the risk of damage to the 'Orient Constructor' and ensure safe navigation in the shallow waters, Dong Fang Offshore worked alongside Sulmara to conduct a complex seabed survey. Sulmara equipped a WAM-V 16 USV with a multibeam echosounder (MBES), a sensor used to map the seabed. The data collected was used to independently verify and cross check existing seabed data, instilling confidence to proceed.There was a risk that objects from the vessel could drop into the sea as well as other debris and hazards. Therefore, a USV was chosen because of the benefits it could bring. A safe operation which included connecting a towing line to the USV as back up in case anything happened. Within just two days, the WAM-V 16 was demobilized after safely completing its mission. The rapid response also enabled Dong Fang Offshore to complete the salvage operations within a week of arriving on site. Report with photo: https://www.marinelink.com/news/sulmara-assists-fuel-recovery-op-521513

On Jan 27, 2025, a fire was reported on the 'Vitesse', which was berthed at the Waalhaven Z.z. in Rotterdam, with smoke coming from the engine room, just after 6 a.m. The fire brigade mobilized, among other things, four fire engines and one aerial platform. Upon arrival, there appeared to be no real fire; but the starter motor had been stuck, resulting in considerable smoke development.

The 'PEtter Dass', serving on the route Mekjarvik-Kvitsøybuen, suffered a technical failure on the afternoon of Jan 24, 2025, which also meant that several people have not been able to get home to Kvitsøy during weekend, but have had to find other options for accommodation. Only on Jan 26 the islanders could return home shortly before 9 a.m.

On Jan 25, 2025, the wreck of the 'Amnah' has been removed from the dock in Marport, Istanbul, about one month after it sank during cargo operations. The ship, which was backed up with safety precautions, was tied to dock number 5 and the necessary safety precautions were taken. After the removal of the ship, seabed and dock bottom checks were carried out. Once the examinations have been completed, dock number 4, where mega container ships dock, will be opened to maritime traffic. Reports with photos: https://turkdeniz.com/amnah-isimli-konteyner-gemisi-marporttaki-rihtimdan-kurtarildi https://www.denizhaber.com/marportta-batan-amnah-gemisi-guvenli-sekilde-cikarildi/123605

After Taiwan’s Coast Guard started moving forward with its effort to monitor and inspect potentially dangerous vessels following an incident in which an undersea cable was damaged, the first vessel to be boarded was the 'Bao Shun'. While the inspection did not find invalid documents, contraband cargo, or equipment for cutting cables, the vessel has been lingering for two months off Taiwan. The vessel was instructed to leave the Taiwanese waters.

The 'Golbon' and 'Jairan' (IMO: 9167291), both carrying an ingredient for missile propellant, will sail from China to Iran in the next few weeks according intelligence from security officials in two Western countries. The transactions could make the Chinese entities involved subject to U.S. sanctions aimed at curbing Iran's weapons programs, as the two Iranian vessels are already under U.S. sanctions. were expected to carry more than 1,000 tonnes of sodium perchlorate, which is used to make ammonium perchlorate, the main ingredient for solid propellant for missiles. Ammonium perchlorate is among chemicals controlled by the Missile Technology Export Control Regime, a voluntary international anti-proliferation body. Both vessels were initially expected to sail directly to Bandar Abbas without further port calls. Now that the Chinese authorities have been alerted as to what has been loaded in Shanghai, it is possible that the ships’ itinerary and cargo may be adjusted.

The 'Northern Endurance'' was partially beached about three miles from downtown Unalaska, near Little Priest Rock in Iliuliuk Bay on Jan 23, 2025. The ship was pulled free by the emergency response and salvage company Resolve Marine on Jan 24 at around 9 a.m. and was docked at Resolve Marine near Unalaska’s spit. Ualaska's U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit was investigating the fishing vessel as a routine process. Initially the City of Unalaska Fire Department had responded to the incident on the afternoon of Jan 24, before handing operations over to the local Coast Guard team. The captain confirmed there were no injuries to crew members aboard, as well as no additional hazardous conditions. Report with photo: https://www.kucb.org/industry/2025-01-24/fishing-vessel-pulled-free-from-rocks-coast-guard-begins-investigation

The 'Carnival Freedom' remained at Port Canaveral in Florida instead of heading out to sea on Jan 24 at 3.30 p.m., after being delayed due to an environmental issue. It finally set sail several hours later. An oil sheen around the ship was observed, but a survey showed no discharge from the ship. A few hours it eventually departed. On Jan 25, authorities at Carnival shared an updated statement: "Carnival Freedom’s team promptly investigated and cleaned an oily sheen around the ship after notifying Port Canaveral and Coast Guard officials (on) Thursday. Internal systems and a thorough survey of the ship’s exterior conducted by a dive team showed no discharge from the ship. All regulatory requirements were followed, and the USCG cleared the ship for departure on Thursday night. Carnival Freedom is sailing a Bahamas cruise."

On Jan 24, 2025, Salvamento Marítimo has assisted the 'CMA CGM Sinnamary', which had suffered engine problems amid stormy weather at the southern end of the Vigo Estuary and requested help. The tugs ‘María Pita’, ‘Doctor Pintado’ and ‘Helechosa’ were deployed to the ship, which was situated between the southern island of Cíes and Monteferro. The vessels left the port a few minutes before 10:30 a.m. and reached the ship at around 11:00 a.m. The container ship had since regained a speed of 8.3 knots, so it did not need to be towed and entered the estuary escorted by the three ships. It sailed again on Jan 25, next headed to Rotterdam. Report with photo: https://www.vigoe.es/vigo/maritima/operativo-de-salvamento-maritimo-en-la-ria-por-un-portacontenedores-con-problemas-en-el-motor/

The 'Medstraum' was taken out of service in Stavnager after its battery capacity dropped to 84 percent on Jan 2, 2025. Now a new electric vessel is on the way. Prior to the phase-out, the operator Fjord1 experienced that the battery was unable to store enough energy. This led to more frequent charging and delays in the route service. This has created a mood of rebellion on Vassøy and the other city islands.