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On Jan 22, 2025, at 11.43 a.m. the ' Manitoulin' got stuck in the thick ice on the Lake Erie one mile from the shore, as it was departing from Buffalo, New York, headed back to Sarnia, Ontario, after dropping off a shipment of wheat. The 17 crew members were unharmed, and the ship has not suffered any damage. The Coastguard reported that a cutter had already started breaking the ice as of the afternoon of Jan 23, trying to break the ice around the vessel to the extent that it can build up speed and begin to break ice safely on its own.

After the arrival in Flensburg from Ust- Luga with a coal carrying barge on Jan 11, 2025, the 'Raduga Lyon' was detained as the result of a PSC due to serious shortcomings in the sewage system and lack of documentation. The technical officer ws accused of having pumped untreated waste water into the Baltic Sea. The captain and the ship's officers had to pay a safety fine of 1600 Euro. After repairs, the ship was released and left the port again on Jan 15.

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On Jan 22, the British Defence Minister John Healey has issued a warning to Vladimir Putin after the sighting of the 'Yantar', which was being "used to gather intelligence and map the UK's critical underwater infrastructure. The Yantar is currently in the North Sea after having passed through British waters. Let me be clear, this is a Russian spy being used to gather intelligence and map Britain’s essential underwater infrastructure. He said the incident was "another example of growing Russian aggression. I also wanted President Putin to hear this message: we see you, we know what you're doing and we will not shy away from robust action to protect this country." The 'Yantar' is now in the North Sea after being about 72 kilometres off the British coast on Jan 20, where it was followed by two Royal Navy ships, the HMS 'Somerset' and HMS 'Tyne', which was the second time the 'Yantar' had entered British waters in recent months. In November, it was also detected as it was prowling around underwater infrastructure, Healey told the House of Commons. British warships have reported the presence of Russian ships in their waters on several occasions in recent months. Russia has been stepping up this activity since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Report with photo: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/article/we-see-you-uk-warns-putin-as-navy-tracks-spy-ship-in-north-sea-jpss55vrs

The Houthi movement has released the 25 crew members of the 'Galaxy Leader' on Jan 22. The crew, who come from the Philippines, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine and Mexico, have reportedly been brought to Oman on board a plane. The ship ,which is owned by Ray Car Carriers, which is controlled by Israeli billionaire Abraham Rami Ungar, remained stuck on the beach of the port city of Hodeida.. The release came after a ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire also meant that the Houthis have stopped their attacks on international shipping. However, Israeli or Israeli-owned ships remain at risk of attack. US and British aircraft have attacked Houthi targets in Yemen more than 260 times since the conflict began. Report with photo: https://nos.nl/artikel/2552822-houthi-s-zeggen-bemanning-van-gekaapt-schip-na-jaar-te-hebben-vrijgelaten

On Jan 17, 2025, the 'William Chadwick (WPC-1150)' assisted the fishing vessel 'Miss Sandy' on the Atlantic Ocean, about seven nautical miles off Gloucester, Massachusetts, which had suffered water ingress in the engine room. As the crew was unable to stop the flooding with four to five feet of water in the engine room and exhaust fumes filling the space, adding to the danger, the fishermen issued a distress call. Within 30 minutes, the Coast Guard cutter had reached the 'Miss Sandy', along with crews of the Station Gloucester. Dewatering pumps were placed on board the fishing vessel. and the crew was safely taken off. The 'William Chadwick' attached a towline and proceeded towards Gloucester. However, the flooding increased, and the pumps could not cope with the flooding. The cutter dropped the towline just before the 'Miss Sandy' sank stern first. There were no reports of injuries. Report with photos: https://www.nationalfisherman.com/crew-rescued-in-sinking-off-gloucester-harbor

Seven cayucos were assisted in the waters of the Canary Islands on the night of Jan 22, six in the El Hierro/Tenerife area and one in Gran Canaria. The total number of survivors on board was 464, plus one deceased person, to which 57 were added from a boat that arrived unassisted at El Hierro. The 'Salvamar Adhara', 'Salvamar Alpheratz' and 'Salvamar Macondo' as well as the SAR helicopter Helimer 204 were involved in the responses. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1882035892535148728

On Jan 21, 2025, the ' Milano' was detained in Tuapse with one serious deficiency 1) Pollution Prevention - Balalst Water Management System Not as required The vessel was moored at Tuapse Anchorage on Jan 22 and remained stationary in pos. 43° 54' N 039° 15' E as of Jan 24. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18DynJXGiA/

Regarding the identification and rescue of 45 boat people 42 nautical mlies south of Gavdos on Jan 21 at noon by the 'Future', two of the rescued, aged 35 and 24, were identified by the others as human traffickers, who transported them for a fee from Al Tamimi, Libya to Greece. They were arrested in violation of article 25 of Law. 5038/2023 "Immigration Code", article 83 of Law 3386/2005 "Illegal entry into the country", article 306 of the Criminal Code "Report" and article 45 of the Criminal Code "Abetment". Two mobile telephone devices were seized by the Central Port Authority of Chania, which was conducting the preliminary investigation.

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On Jan 20, 2025, at around 3.30 a.m. UTC, the 'Rubyland', en route from Billerud to Riga, suffered an engine failure in the fairway of Engesberg and could not be maneuvered in one of the narrowest sections, the Holmsundsrännan channel, as the steering also hung up. The ship was about to run aground, and the pilot on board called for a pilot boat to assist. The ship managed to anchor safely just outside the fairway. The pilot on board later also called for a tug to assist the ship, which resumed its voyage at 6.30 a.m. and finally arrived in the port of destination on Jan 21 at 4 p.m.

On Jan 20, 2025, at 11:53 a.m. the "Havelland" en route from Sundsvall to Kingston-upon-Hull, suffered an engine failure during the westbound transit of the Kiel Canal near Rade and ran into the southern embankment. The canal did not need to be closed because the ship managed to free itself and dropped anchor on site, waiting for the tug "Parat" (IMO: 8128212) which was deployed from Kiel to assist the ship further. At 3 p.m. UTC, it started heading to the port of Rendsburg for investigations, where it berthed at 3.50 p.m. and was released at 11.20 p.m. The ship resumed the canal transit and finally arrived at the port of destination on Jan 22.

On the morning of Jan 21, a migrant boat departure was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez at the coast of the Somme. The state chartered SAR ship 'Minck' was tasked to search for the boat. In addition, the CROSS deployed the 'Garonne' to reinforce the searches. On the early afternoon, the Navy vessel spotted the boat and ensured its close surveillance. Following a series of breakdowns, all people aboard were picked up by the 'Garonne', responding to the boat's request for assistance. With the agreement of the CROSS, the latter recovered the 59 people, before heading to Boulogne-sur-Mer,where they were dropped off on the late evening and taken care of by the shore based services.

Seven cayucos were assisted in the waters of the Canary Islands on the night of Jan 22, six in the El Hierro/Tenerife area and one in Gran Canaria. The total number of survivors on board was 464, plus one deceased person, to which 57 were added from a boat that arrived unassisted at El Hierro. The 'Salvamar Adhara', 'Salvamar Alpheratz' and 'Salvamar Macondo' as well as the SAR helicopter Helimer 204 were involved in the responses. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1882035892535148728

The Italian Coast Guard was engaged in a complex operation following a fire that broke out on the Rospomare B oil platform, located approximately 10 nautical miles off Vasto in the Adriatic Sea on Jan 23, 2025. No injuries or pollution have been reported. The intervention, coordinated by the Coast Guard's National Maritime Rescue Coordination Center, saw the immediate intervention of air and naval resources and the collaboration of specialized vehicles to deal with the emergency. The 'CP 878', from the Termoli Coast Guard, arrived on site, with Fire Brigade personnel on board to support the fire-fighting operations, and the patrol boat ' CP 538' from the Vasto Coast Guard. The Manta 10-03 airplane and the 11-11 helicopter of the Coast Guard were flying in the area of ​​operation, engaged in environmental monitoring activities. Several naval units were employed under the coordination of the Coast Guard, including the Supply Vessel 'Shark', a support vessel for the Rospomare B platform, equipped with fire-extinguishing capabilities and carrying on board the 26 people evacuated from the platform affected by the fire and from the neighbouring ones, also evacuated as a precaution. Report with photo: https://www.shippingitaly.it/2025/01/22/incendio-sulla-piattaforma-petrolifera-rospomare-b-in-adriatico/?fbclid=IwY2xjawH_S6BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUv87kF3S-lZNHL-Hua-WTQMBbJP1R3yuIaWzzGqnSfIbWep2OgN916dcw_aem_Wvds9bAMR881_3SfsjQDXQ

On the morning of Jan 22, 2025, the Port Authority of Agia Galini was informed by the Unified Search and Rescue Coordination Center of the Greek Coast Guard, that the 'Eva Fukuoka' had rescued 29 migrants 52 nautical miles south.southeast of Gavdos. The castaways were transferred onto a patrol ship and were initially transported to the port of Agia Galini and then to a shelter in Rethymno. A preliminary investigation was being conducted by the Rethymno Port Authority.

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Since Nov 29, 2024, the 'Bogoy', serving the Brändö-Kumlinge route, has been out of operation due to a technical fault. On Jan 22, 2025, the provincial government received news that specialists from Norway have found the fault on the ship, which is docked in the shipyard in Loviisa, which turned out to be a problem with the propeller shaft. However, it is still unclear whether the ship can return to service before the end of the January. Since Dec 2, the 'Merituuli' has been used as a replacement ship, even though the ship does not meet the contract. However, it was intended as a temporary solution, but the provincial government is now considering other alternatives, with the 'Knipan' as first option.

A US Coast Guard aircrew along with the crews of the 'El Coquí' and the fishing vessel 'Bonanza' rescued four men, the U.S. citizens David Potts, 63; John Potts, 62; Andrew Cullar, 26; and Russel Case, 67, from a life raft in Atlantic Ocean’s Silver Bank waters north of Dominican Republic, on Jan 21, 2025. They had been forced to abandon the sailing vessel 'Mariposa', en route from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, to Portofino, Texas, with an anticipated stop in Key West, Florida, after it struck a submerged rock and was then overtaken by a wave, which caused the vessel to roll on its port side. The vessel struck another rock which breached its hull, so that it started taking on water. Additional waves flooded the yacht before sinking. The Coast Guard Sector San Juan Command Center received an unregistered EPIRB signal on the morning from a position approximately 180 miles northwest of Puerto Rico.  The watchstanders directed the launch of an Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft of the Air Station Borinquen in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to search for any signs of a possible distress or survivors. They also issued an Enhanced Group Calling (EGC) and an AMVER callm notifying vessels transiting in the vicinity to be on the lookout for a possible distress.  The 'El Coquí', en route from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Jacksonville, Florida, diverted from its route to the location of the signal. Once in Silver Bank area, the Coast Guard aircrew acquired the emergency beacon and located the life raft with the four survivors and vectored-in the container ship to the area. The Coast Guard aircrew also noticed the 'Bonanza', which was accompanied by multiple small fishing vessels, in the vicinity of the position. Not having direct communication with the fishing vessel, the Coast Guard aircrew conducted a series of low passes to gain the crew’s attention before vectoring it to the position of the life raft. The 'Bonanza' was able to approach the life raft in the shoal waters and rescue the survivors. Once rescued, the castaways were transferred onto the 'El Coquí' for further transport to Jacksonville,, where the ship is expected to arrive on jan 23. No medical concerns were reported from survivors. During the initial search efforts, watchstanders used the Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) system which provided vessel profile information and various emergency contacts for the 'Mariposa'. This information significantly contributed to search planning efforts and was available due to the vessel Mariposa’s 406 MHz Emergency Positioning Radio Beacon being registered with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4036157/coast-guard-responding-vessels-rescue-4-us-boaters-from-life-raft-on-the-atlant/

On the morning of Jan 21, a migrant boat departure was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez at the coast of the Somme. The 'Minck' was tasked to search for the boat. In addition, the CROSS deployed the 'Garonne' of the French Navy to reinforce the searches. On the early afternoon, the Navy vessel spotted the boat and ensured its close surveillance. Following a series of breakdowns, all people aboard were picked up by the 'Garonne', responding to the boat's request for assistance. With the agreement of the CROSS, the latter recovered the 59 people, before heading to Boulogne-sur-Mer,where they were dropped off on the late evening and taken care of by the shore based services.