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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 24, 2025, at around 7:30 pm, the CROSS Etel was alerted by its British counterparts about the 'Tiger PA', which was not responding to radio messages. The sailing yacht was then relocated approximately 185 km from the Pointe de Graves. The nearby ,/v 'Autosun' managed to establish radio contact after several attempts. The only person on board was a 73-year-old British man who said he was safe and continued on his way. However, on Jan 25 at around 3:00 p.m, the distress beacon of the yacht was detected approximately 80 kilometers west of Lacanau. The CROSS Etel took over the coordination of the resources and broadcast a May Day message. It engaged the Caracal helicopter of the Air and Space Force based in Cazaux, which was carrying a medical team and two divers. At 5:30 p.m., the helicopter arrived in the area, found the gutted sailboat and winched up its two divers who discovered the empty raft. The search continued to find the yachtsman. The 'm/v' Autostar' and the Spanish hospital ship 'Esperanza del Mar' were diverted to search for the man overboard. At 7:00 p.m., the Falcon 50 of the French Navy from Lann Bihoué was also engaged to complete the search system at nightfall. The Caracal helicopter from Cazaux returned to resupply and was then redeployed to the area. On Jan 26 at 1:33 a.m., after several hours of searching, due to the lack of new information, the maritime prefect of the Atlantic decided to suspend the search by directed means.

The US Coast Guard rescued the four crew members of the trawler 'Mattie and Maren II' (MMSI: 368285650) on the night of Jan 23, 2025, after the collision with the 'Vanquish', which had occurred approximately 10 miles south of Block Island, Rhode Island. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound received a distress call via VHF-FM channel 16 of the acciedent. They issued an urgent marine information broadcast and dispatched a 47-ft-MLB from the Coast Guard Station Montauk and a an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod to assist. The 87-foot scalloper 'Vanquish' reported six people aboard, no damage and no injuries. Meanwhile, the 'Mattie and Maren II', reported four people aboard, flooding in the engine room and that they were unable to keep up with dewatering efforts. All of them donned survival suits and prepared an EPIRB and life raft in case abandoning ship became necessary. The MLB arrived on scene at approximately 9:15 p.m. A crew member embarked the trawler with a P-6 dewatering pump to attempt and assist in dewatering efforts, but was unsuccessful due to deteriorating weather with four-to-six-foot seas and 23 mile per hour winds. All four fishermen were then transferred onto the MLB and taken to the Station Montauk with no reported injuries. The 'Vanquish' returned to homeport in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The Sector Long Island Sound has issued a safety marine information broadcast for the vessel adrift. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4040271/coast-guard-rescues-4-from-sinking-boat-after-collision-south-of-block-island/

On Jan 24, 2025, at 6.53 p.m. WITA, the 'Lumoso Harmoni' (IMO: 9405461) slammed into the starboard side of the 'Pancaran Glory' at the Muara Sampara Morosi Port, while maneuvering to dock at the jetty with assistance from three tugs. The allision caused a 2.92-meter-long scratch on the side of the 'Pancaran Glory' above the waterline. No casualties were reported from the incident. An inspection team conducted a visual assessment of the upper hull of the ship. However, an underwater survey was required to check for potential damage, such as deformation or leaks, which was pending the arrival of divers. Preliminary findings suggested that the bullwalk and bulbous bow of the 'Lumoso Harmony' were damaged too. Precautionary measures have been taken to ensure there were no leaks or severe damages that could compromise the vessel's safety. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24772/km-lumoso-harmony-tabrak-km-pancaran-glory-di-pelabuhan-muara-sampara-morosi-km-lumoso-harmony-collides-with-km-pancaran-glory-at-muara-sampara-morosi-port

On Jan 23, the 'Salvamar Adhara' has rescued 80 migrants, including a baby and several women, from a cayuco, which had been located by a Sasemar 102 aircraft 48 nautical miles from La Restinga. They were rescued and transferred to the port of La Restinga.

On Jan 24, 2025, the 'MSC Fantasia', en route from Palermo to Barcelona, requested the medical evacuation of a French passenger. The cruise ship was sailing 76 nautical miles east of Mahón. The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 222 for the medevac, which hoisted the patient and transferred him to the hospital in Mahón for further medical care.

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/

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 22, 2025, at 2.30 a.m. the 'Delfin' was boarded by five to six perpetrators, armed with gun like objecfs and knives, 6.8 nautical miles west of Pulau Cula in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait (SS), in pos. 1° 3.9' N 103° 36.7' E. The robbers stole generator parts and escaped.

The US Coast Guard rescued the four crew members of the 'Mattie and Maren II' on the night of Jan 23, 2025, after the collision with the fishing vessel 'Vanquish' (IMO: 9633056), which had occurred approximately 10 miles south of Block Island, Rhode Island. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound received a distress call via VHF-FM channel 16 of the acciedent. They issued an urgent marine information broadcast and dispatched a 47-ft-MLB from the Coast Guard Station Montauk and a an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod to assist. The 87-foot scalloper 'Vanquish' reported six people aboard, no damage and no injuries. Meanwhile, the 'Mattie and Maren II', reported four people aboard, flooding in the engine room and that they were unable to keep up with dewatering efforts. All of them donned survival suits and prepared an EPIRB and life raft in case abandoning ship became necessary. The MLB arrived on scene at approximately 9:15 p.m. A crew member embarked the trawler with a P-6 dewatering pump to attempt and assist in dewatering efforts, but was unsuccessful due to deteriorating weather with four-to-six-foot seas and 23 mile per hour winds. All four fishermen were then transferred onto the MLB and taken to the Station Montauk with no reported injuries. The 'Vanquish' returned to homeport in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The Sector Long Island Sound has issued a safety marine information broadcast for the vessel adrift. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4040271/coast-guard-rescues-4-from-sinking-boat-after-collision-south-of-block-island/

On Jan 24, 2025, at 6.53 p.m. WITA, the 'Lumoso Harmoni' slammed into the starboard side of the 'Pancaran Glory' (IMO: 9382724) at the Muara Sampara Morosi Port, while maneuvering to dock at the jetty with assistance from three tugs. The allision caused a 2.92-meter-long scratch on the side of the 'Pancaran Glory' above the waterline. No casualties were reported from the incident. An inspection team conducted a visual assessment of the upper hull of the ship. However, an underwater survey was required to check for potential damage, such as deformation or leaks, which was pending the arrival of divers. Preliminary findings suggested that the bullwalk and bulbous bow of the 'Lumoso Harmony' were damaged too. Precautionary measures have been taken to ensure there were no leaks or severe damages that could compromise the vessel's safety. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24772/km-lumoso-harmony-tabrak-km-pancaran-glory-di-pelabuhan-muara-sampara-morosi-km-lumoso-harmony-collides-with-km-pancaran-glory-at-muara-sampara-morosi-port

On Jan 24, 2025, the medical evacuation of a Turkish crew member aboard the 'Med Emre', en route from Livorno to Ceuta, was requested while the chemical tanker was sailing 39 nautical miles southeast of Malaga. The CCS Tarifa of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 220, which hoisted the patient and transferred himt to the Malaga airport, where the medical services took over for further care.

The costs of the Suez Canal blockade by the 'Ever Given' in 2021 were enormous, a study shows. A European research team, in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg, has analyzed that the accidentl cost A.P. Møller - Maersk 89 million dollars, highlighting the vulnerability of the global supply chains and the enormous costs that can arise as a result of a disruption. Of Maersk’s total losses of $89 million, the cost of maintaining container warehouses was the largest expense at $76 million. Ship-related and environmental costs accounted for the rest. The result of the study emphasizes the need for robust contingency plans and alternative transport routes to minimize future risks, according to Kevin Cullinane, professor at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. The study’s findings are based on data from the Maersk’s fleet, which accounts for one third of all commercial vessels affected by the blockade of the canal. In total, 69 of the company’s ships were affected, either through rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope or due to delays in the Suez Canal. The longer voyages for the many ships and the waiting time increased Maersk’s fleet’s carbon emissions by 44,574 tonnes. In addition, the Suez Canal Authority lost $5.9 million due to lost traffic. “The research shows not only the significant economic risks in international logistics, but also the major impact that disruptions have on daily operations,” commented Hercules Haralambides, professor at Dalian Maritime University, Erasmus University Rotterdam and the Sorbonne Centre for Economics.

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 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

On Jan 26, 2025, at 2.15 a.m. the 'Asian Enterprise' was boarded by two perpetrators, armed with gun like objecfs, 2.7 nautical miles west of Pulau Cula in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait (SS), in pos. 1° 3.3' N 103° 40.2' E. The robbers stole engine spares and escaped.

The ' Cahaya Dana Reza', enroute from Samarinda to Buntok, suffered a leakand capsized on Jan 23, 2025, at 11.30 p.m. WITA in Indonesian waters near Kotabaru Regency in South Kalimantan. After the leak was remarked, the captain of the vessel dropped anchor to inspect it. However, the water ingress could not be contained, and as the vessel started to tilt, the captain sought to lift anchor and bavigate the vessel to shallow waters. The LCT finally sank before completely reaching shallower waters. It was carrying around 150 tons of mixed cargo, among which were six heavy equipment units. The tug 'Atlantik Star 11' was nearby and rescued all nine crew members.: Rescued were: Roni Tjitjipo, M/43 (Captain) Agum Abadi, M/26 Reigeren Ayub Sulle, M/26 Ramadhani, M/30 Ferry Tulung, M/53 Ricky Rematoby, M/30 Yosi Hartanto, M/35 Suparjan Saudil, M/21 Ashari Anhar, M/21 The Kotabaru SAR Post Rescue Team was deployed to the location using the RIB '02 Kotabaru', a rescue car, and other supporting equipment. The team arrived at the scene at 5:45 a.m. WITA. The Batulicin VTS coordinated with the local Basarnas, KSOP Kotabaru-Batulicin, and IMSI/MCC, and issued a Notice to Mariners (NTM) regarding the incident. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24769/lct-cahaya-dana-reza-terbalik-di-perairan-pulau-sebuku-9-abk-berhasil-diselamatkan-lct-cahaya-dana-reza-capsize-in-sebuku-waters-9-crew-members-rescued

On the morning of Jan 23, the 'Salvamar Acrux' and the Mike 02 of the Cruz Roja have accompanied a cayuco near La Restinga (El Hierro) with 63 people on board, among them 10 women. The assistance was coordinated by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo. On Jan 25, another cayuco sent a distress call, and the SAR helicopter Helimer 204 and the 'Salvamar Acrux' were mobilized to assist. They located the boat and accompanied it to the port of La Restinga where, at 5.20 p.m. Canary Islands time, the 32 people of sub-Saharan origin on board disembarked and were attended to by a health and security team. The response was coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Center of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1883216158607688063 https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1882379510802514230

On Jan 24, a cayuco was sighted by an aircraft of the RCC about 66 nautical miles southwest of Gran Canaria. The 'Guardamar Urania' was mobilized to assist. The SAR vessel rescuesd the 67 people on board, among them two women, and transferred them to the port of Arguineguín. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1882851382396608770