On Aug 28, 2024, the 'Sundy' , carrying 6,228 tons of barleysuffered a main engine failure on the Sulina Canal at kilometer 18. The ship was forced to an emergency anchorage. During this maneuver, it was struck by the tanker 'Mazu Xiao', which was carrying a cargo of 6,620 tons of diesel fuel from Constanta to Izmail, struck the 'Sindry' at the starboard side stern, which was heavily damaged above the water line. The tanker continued to Tulcea and anchored in pios. 45° 12' N 028° 52' E for further investigations, while the 'Sundry' remained in Sulina for checks. The navigation on the Sulina Canal continued as normal, with no pollution reported. The Sulina Port Authority has opened an investigation to determine the cause of the collision. Reports with photo and vdeo: https://spotmedia.ro/en/news/news/two-ships-carrying-tons-of-cargo-collided-in-the-danube-delta https://www.stiripesurse.ro/two-maritime-cargo-ships-collide-in-sulina-canal-no-casualties-recorded_3417459.html https://tvrinfo.ro/doua-nave-cargo-s-au-lovit-pe-dunare-la-mila-18-nu-sunt-victime/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibMqZzBcSyA
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MAERSK OHIO
The US Coast Guard medevaced a 20-year-old woman from the 'Maersk Ohio' 50 nautical miles off Galveston, Texas, on Aug 27, 2024. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received the medevac request at approximately 5 p.m. from the master of the vessel, that the Merchant Marine cadet had sustained an injury to her arm. The watchstanders transferred the case to the Coast Guard District 8 command center due to it being in the New Orleans area of responsibility. The district 8 watchstanders consulted with the duty flight surgeon, who recommended a medevac. An already-airborne Coast Guard Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter was diverted to conduct the medevac. The helicopter hoisted the patient and transported her to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in stable condition. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3888055/coast-guard-medevacs-20-year-old-from-vessel-50-miles-off-galveston-texas/
ASYA ENERGY
On Aug 27, 2024, the Republic of Palau has temporarily suspended the registration of the 'Asya Energy', 'Everest Energy' and 'Pioneer', that were recently sanctioned by the US over links to Russian gas exports. The Palau International Ship Registry was investigating whether the vessels violated sanctions through deceptive practices. The LNG carriers were sanctioned by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control on Aug 23. The sanctions imposed on seven LNG carriers linked to Russian gas exports from its newest plant, Arctic LNG 2, have been a fresh blow to Russia as it spent months developing what was believed to be a shadow fleet of tankers for natural gas in a similar way it did for transporting crude oil and products. Such vessels have opaque ownership, unknown insurers and deploy practices such as hiding their location by switching off or manipulating their AIS. The vessel sanctioning is an additional expansion by the US to target Russian energy exports after the US sanctioned the Arctic-based facility late lin 2023. Attempts to operationalize the Arctic LNG 2 project will continue to be met with a swift US government response.
GEO BARENTS
The Italian authorities have banned the 'Geo Barents' after its arrival in Salerno from sailing for 60 days after having rescued 191 migrants. The arrest warrant was issued after several rescue operations that took place in the early hours of Aug 23 in the central Mediterranean. The authorities have alleged that the 'Geo Barents' had failed to provide "timely" information to the Italian MRCC and that it "endangered" people's lives. Doctors Without Borders has fully rejected these accusations, which were based solely on information provided by the Libyan Coast Guard. The head of the SAR team, Riccardo Gatti, has explained that on Aug 23 the 'Geo Barents' carried out five rescue operations. The third, which was attributed for not having reported in time, occurred after the ship's team witnessed a considerable number of people falling overboard in the vicinity of the ship in the middle of the night rom a fibreglass boat. The ship's crew had no choice but to get them out of the water as quickly as possible. There was an imminent danger that people would drown or get lost in the darkness of the night. Doctors Without Borders has urged the Italian authorities to release the 'Geo Barents' so that it can fulfil its duty to rescue lives, and immediately stop obstructing humanitarian assistance for rescue at sea. It has also demanded that the European Union and its member states suspend all material and financial support to the Libyan Coast Guard and to the authorities with a history of human rights violations.
OBAHAN C
On Aug 28, 2024, at 6.20 a.m. the 'Obahan C' was in collision with the bulk carrier 'Nord Singapore' (IMO: 9913535) on the Paraná River at kilometer 337.5 near San Nicolás,, due to a communication failure between the vessels. No injuries or environmental damage were reported. A rescue boat on the 'Obahan C' at port side was destroyed. The 'Obahan C', carrying 30,000 tonnes of soybean meal, was en route to Tema, heading downstream with a draft of approximately 9.30 meters, when it was struck by the 'Nord Singapore', which was ballasting from Navegantes to São Lourenço with a draft of close to 7 meters. She was scheduled to load 31000 tons of corn in San Lorenzo and then set sail for Malaysia. The 'Nord Singapore' anchored at San Nicolás North Roads at river kilopmeter 349, while the 'Obahan C 'moored at Ramallo Roads at river kilometer 325 in pos. 33° 28' S 060° 00' W. The Argentine authorities have dispatched the patrol boat 'BP 6239' to inspect the damage and ensure navigation safety in the area. Report with photo: https://pescare.com.ar/incidente-naval-en-el-parana-dos-buques-graneleros-sufren-danos-tras-roce-en-ramallo/
PIONEER
On Aug 27, 2024, the Republic of Palau has temporarily suspended the registration of the 'Asya Energy', 'Everest Energy' and 'Pioneer', that were recently sanctioned by the US over links to Russian gas exports. The Palau International Ship Registry was investigating whether the vessels violated sanctions through deceptive practices. The LNG carriers were sanctioned by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control on Aug 23. The sanctions imposed on seven LNG carriers linked to Russian gas exports from its newest plant, Arctic LNG 2, have been a fresh blow to Russia as it spent months developing what was believed to be a shadow fleet of tankers for natural gas in a similar way it did for transporting crude oil and products. Such vessels have opaque ownership, unknown insurers and deploy practices such as hiding their location by switching off or manipulating their AIS. The vessel sanctioning is an additional expansion by the US to target Russian energy exports after the US sanctioned the Arctic-based facility late lin 2023. Attempts to operationalize the Arctic LNG 2 project will continue to be met with a swift US government response.
VIVA
Beached at Alang 10.07.24 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10160463040320036&set=gm.10163332064398943&idorvanity=6884293942
MSC TIGER F
On Aug 26, 2024 at about 1:45 pm, the ‘MSC Tiger F,’ destined for Haldia, reported that its 3rd officer, while working on deck, had suffered a severe accident. He sustained two deep cuts on his forehead and a lacerated index finger on his left hand. The patient was reported to be profusely bleeding and subsequently fell unconscious. The master immediately requested an urgent medical evacuation through the Kolkata Port Trust and the MRCC Chennai. The Indian Coaustguard deployed the patrol vessel 'Anmol'', which departed at 3:30 pm to assist. The vessel was off Sandheads to provide the quickest possible medical care and was directed to Sagar Island for early boarding. The 'Anmol’s medical team boarded the ship off Sagar Island at 6:30 p.m. They quickly provided medical care and stopping the continuous bleeding. The patient’s pulse was weak, but with proper medical intervention, he was stabilised. Since the evacuation at that condition was unsafe, the medical team continued to provide cover, and the ship entered the Haldia Dock Complex on Aug 27 at 3:30 a.m. The patient was evacuated and nanded over to shore based medical facilities at Haldia under the Coast Guard medical team’s cover. Report with photo: https://www.millenniumpost.in/nation/indian-coast-guard-rescues-injured-officer-from-cargo-ship-near-haldia-577362
FAUNO
On Aug 26, 2024, the 'Fauno' suffered a generator failure in the port of Casamicciola. Passengers and vehicles, however, were allowed to board and, once boarding was already complete, the master was informed at 1.30 p.m. that the issue could not resolved and the ship not leave the port. The passengers were disembarked. Many passengers of the 'Fauno' were given the opportunity to board the next Medmar ferry to Pozzuoli. Reports with photos: https://www.ildispariquotidiano.it/it/fauno-in-panne-disastro-al-porto-di-casamicciola/ https://www.ilgolfo24.it/guasto-al-fauno-disagi-nei-collegamenti-marittimi-da-casamicciola/#google_vignette
NORD SINGAPORE
On Aug 28, 2024, the bulk ccrrier 'Obahan C' (IMO: 9748253) was in collision with the 'Nord Singapore' on the Paraná River at kilometer 337.5 near San Nicolás,, due to a communication failure between the vessels. No injuries or environmental damage were reported. A rescue boat on the 'Obahan C' was destroyed. The 'Obahan C', carrying 30,000 tonnes of soybean meal, was en route to Tema, heading downstream with a draft of approximately 9.30 meters, when it was struck by the 'Nord Singapore', which was ballasting from Navegantes to São Lourenço with a draft of close to 7 meters. She was scheduled to load 31000 tons of corn in San Lorenzo and then set sail for Malaysia. The 'Nord Singapore' anchored at San Nicolás North Roads at river kilopmeter 349, while the 'Obahan C 'moored at Ramallo Roads at river kilometer 325 in pos. 33° 28' S 060° 00' W. The Argentine authorities have dispatched the patrol boat 'BP 6239' to inspect the damage and ensure navigation safety in the area. Report with photo: https://pescare.com.ar/incidente-naval-en-el-parana-dos-buques-graneleros-sufren-danos-tras-roce-en-ramallo/
SOUNION
The 'Sounion', carrying around a million barrels of crude oil, was still on fire and appeared to be leaking, the Pentagon said on Aug 27. A third party tried to send ships to help the tanker, but the Houthi terroritss threatened to attack the two tugs and warned them to stay away. They said they attacked the ship because they claimed, without any evidence, it had ties to Israel. “These are simply reckless acts of terrorism which continue to destabilize global and regional commerce, put the lives of innocent civilian mariners at risk and imperil the vibrant maritime ecosystem in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the Houthis’ own backyard,” the Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder stated. EUNAVFOR Aspides has published images of the shipin which at least five sources of fire can be seen on the ship, with flames coming out of the main tanks where the oil is stored, as well as around the bridge. The naval force said that the ship was an "imminent environmental danger." A ship whiich passed at 12 nautical miles range reported the aft having sunk, and flames with dense smoke on the deck. Reports with photos: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/28/greek-oil-tanker-attacked-in-red-sea-leaking-says-pentagon https://www.mundomaritimo.cl/noticias/tanquero-en-llamas-tras-ataque-en-el-mar-rojo-representa-un-peligro-ambiental-inminente
EVEREST ENERGY
On Aug 27, 2024, the Republic of Palau has temporarily suspended the registration of the 'Asya Energy', 'Everest Energy' and 'Pioneer', that were recently sanctioned by the US over links to Russian gas exports. The Palau International Ship Registry was investigating whether the vessels violated sanctions through deceptive practices. The LNG carriers were sanctioned by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control on Aug 23. The sanctions imposed on seven LNG carriers linked to Russian gas exports from its newest plant, Arctic LNG 2, have been a fresh blow to Russia as it spent months developing what was believed to be a shadow fleet of tankers for natural gas in a similar way it did for transporting crude oil and products. Such vessels have opaque ownership, unknown insurers and deploy practices such as hiding their location by switching off or manipulating their AIS. The vessel sanctioning is an additional expansion by the US to target Russian energy exports after the US sanctioned the Arctic-based facility late lin 2023. Attempts to operationalize the Arctic LNG 2 project will continue to be met with a swift US government response.
SCF PRIMORYE
On Aug 23, 2024, the US State Department has blacklisted a Panama-based company after claiming that its crude tanker was involved in a “dark” ship-to-ship oil transfer with a sanctioned Sovcomflot vessel. It was designating Jiang Ping Shipping over the purported STS activity involving the 'SCF Primorye'. The Sovcomflot tanker had conducted this ship-to-ship transfer with both vessels’ AIS deactivated in an attempt to conceal the activity.
KATHRIN
Namibia has blocked the 'Kathrin', which was due to dock in Walvis Bay on Aug 26, 2024, over concerns that the ship was carrying military cargo destined for Israeli use in the ongoing war in Gaza. The ship was stopped because it was carrying explosive material destined for Israel. The vessel, which departed from Hai Phing, had requested permission to dock at Walvis Bay harbour before sailing north on a suspected route to the Mediterranean via the Strait of Gibraltar. It was not known why the ship wanted to dock, but ships on long voyages often stop to replenish supplies, rest, or to unload or load cargo. The ship anchored in pos. 22° 10' S 013° 57' E.