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arrived Alang anchorage 28.06.25

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The 'De Zonnebloem' has been repaired after the front was sawn away and completely rebuilt The ship will sail from Arnhem to Duisburg, to Gouda and then back to Arnhem via Nijmegen, 11 weeks after the collision on March 29. About 45 young people will be embarked instead of the usual 70. Because the demand for care among young people is greater because their disability is congenital or because they have had an accident, it was decided to take two volunteers per passenger. The skipper of the freighter 'Servia' had tested positive for alcohol consumption. The organisation De Zonnebloem is still involved in a lawsuit with the freighter's company about liability.

The 'Ceutamar 5', with seven crew members on board, caught fire in the Bay of Algeciras at Punta del Rinconcillo, near the Refinery dock, heading towards the town of Palmones, on June 25, 2025, s Shortly after 5:30 p.m. The vessel operating alongside a container ship, which was anchored in the area, providied logistical support services at that time, Minutes after the fire broke out, two Boluda tugs intervened to extinguish the flames and to separate both ships. The crew members had to jump into the water and were rescued. Most of them were divers. They were transferred to the dock in good condition. No serious injuries have been reported. Two of them were treated for smoke inhalation, while neither of them required hospitalisation. The San Roque City Council activated its municipal Emergency Plan. Besides Salvamento Marítimo, also a Civil Guard vessel and the patrol boat 'Isla de León', based in Ceuta, participated in the joint operation to reinforce containment efforts and secure the area while the fire was extinguished. The Spanish Navy ship used a water cannon in this effort.The fire was extinguished, assisted by the Algeciras Fire Department, which responded, after being requested by the port authority, to cool the burning vessel. Six firefighters and three vehicles were dispatched to the scene. After the fire was extinguished, the 'Ceutamar 5' was towed to a nearby pier in the port of Algeciras. The vessel's wheelhouse had almost completely burned down with only the supporting frames left standing. Local officials have assured that the incident did not result in any pollution. Reports with photos and video: https://www.diarioarea.com/algeciras/juan-jesus-rodriguez-ruiz-velasco-toros-feria-algeciras-puerta-grande/ https://www.lavozdelsur.es/ediciones/provincia-cadiz/campo-gibraltar/preocupacion-por-enorme-columna-humo-barco-durante-repostaje-en-estrecho-reportan-explosiones_336949_102.html https://www.lavozdelsur.es/ediciones/provincia-cadiz/campo-gibraltar/siete-tripulantes-se-lanzan-mar-escapar-llamas-barco-incendiado-en-bahia-algeciras_336962_102.html https://www.8directo.com/puerto/puerto-desactiva-plan-autoproteccion-incendio-embarcacion-servicio_626379_102.html https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/video-fire-ignites-on-supply-boat-near-spains-algeciras-port-all-seven-crew-rescued

The 'Galapagos' was diverted to Jersey for fishing in English waters without a license on June 24, 2025. On the afternoon Rodrigue Sevalle, the skipper from Granville, was arrested at sea by the Jersey authorities. The captain had been trawling in English waters even though he did not hold a license.

The Dutch Ministry of Defence, together with Belgium, has donated minehunters to Ukraine. The Dutch Zr. Ms. 'Vlaardingen' will bear the name 'Melitopol', after the Ukrainian city that has been temporarily occupied by the Russians. The ship was handed over at the Belgian naval base Zeebrugge. Later in 2025 the Zr.Ms. 'Makkum' will also be delivered. That ship will bear the name 'Henichesk', another temporarily occupied city in Ukraine. The ministry did not report what the Belgian ship BNS 'Narcis' will be called. The Ukrainian crew has been trained by Belgian and Dutch trainers, technicians and maintenance teams.

On June 25 at 6 p.m. the 'Wan Hai 503' remained under tow approximately 88 nautical miles off the Indian coastline, positioned at Lat. 09°16.73'N Long. 074°49.96' E, proceeding west-southwest at speeds between 1.2 to 3 knots with heavy rolling and pitching due to persistent rough sea conditions. Approximately 90 miles have been covered so far, with the vessel expected to exit the Indian EEZ by late June 27th or early on June 28 weather permitting. The fire situation in cargo hold no. 4 remained critical. Structural failures, including a partial hatch collapse and container stack collapse in the forward section, have increased ventilation, allowing strong winds to exacerbate the smouldering fire, particularly in containers storing plastic resin. Thermal imaging indicatedhotspots at frames 83, 93, and 103 with temperatures peaking at 228°C. Dense black smoke continued to emit from hold no. 4, with boundary cooling being conducted continuously by tugs 'Saksham' and 'Water Lily' from both port and starboard sides. Despite multiple boarding attempts, salvage teams have been unable to safely access the vessel due to deteriorating weather and safety risks, including unknown contaminants in the flooded engine room. Searches for the missing crew member remained a top priority during each boarding attempt, though no remains have been found to date. The port midship draft markings remained obscured due to heat-related paint damage, not submersion. Stability remained a concern due to flooding in the engine room and limited dewatering capability at present. Salvage resources currently deployed included the 'Offshore Warrior', 'Saksham', 'Water Lily' and 'Saroja Blessing', carrying additional equipment and independent pumps. Pyrocool firefighting material was en route aboard the 'Virgo', scheduled to arrive by June 29. A complete suite of salvage equipment, including independent pumps with 800-900 cubic meters per hour capacity, power packs, compressors, hot-tapping units, de-fuelling gear, and fast-response firefighting kits were staged aboard the tugs. Salvage divers with contaminated water dive suits were present on site, but have not been cleared to enter the flooded engine room pending water quality testing to assess chemical hazards from compromised container cargo. The VDR remains secured aboard the 'Offshore Warrior', with transfer to the 'Water Lily' planned at the earliest opportunity for subsequent delivery to MMD Kochi. CO₂ reserves were confirmed available, with 198 bottles on site. However, CO₂ deployment in cargo hold no. 4 remained unfeasible due to structural breaches. The salvors planned to deploy CO₂ in the holds 5 and 6 once the structural integrity checks have been completed. The WAN HAI Lines continued to pursue a Port of Refuge approval, with agency coordination and harbour master engagement underway. Crew members injured during the initial incident remain stable, with ICU cases showing signs of recovery. The vessel remains exposed to compounded risks from ongoing fires, uncertain hazardous cargo, and rough weather conditions hampering onboard operations. The presence of over 280 containers with incomplete manifest data continued to pose a significant hazard to firefighting teams, though updated information has now been received from WAN HAI Lines and is under ITOPF review for hazardous material classification. Firefighting teams were facing substantial challenges due to open ventilation in hold no. 4, which continueds to feed the smouldering fires despite boundary cooling efforts. Inaccessible sections and unknown cargo content restricted direct firefighting options. Salvors have confirmed that excessive water application remained constrained to avoid worsening the engine room flooding, which currently contributed to the compromised vessel stability. Towing operations towards international waters were a critical priority to mitigate coastal environmental risks. The Directorate has directed T&T Salvage to maintain course and speed to expedite the vessel's exit from the EEZ. A replacement of the 'Boka Winger' remained pending following the owner's refusal to extend deployment beyond contractual obligations. The salvors were coordinating alternative tug resources from Sri Lanka and anticipated the 'Atlantis Virgo's arrival to supplement the towing and firefighting operation. Weather conditions were expected to improve temporarily, providing a narrow window for critical actions. The Directorate has instructed that, weather permitting, salvage teams must prioritise boarding to commence dewatering of the engine room, conduct necessary fire suppression within accessible areas, and assess hull and pipeline integrity before CO₂ deployment. The Directorate also emphasised that salvors must test the engine room water for contamination prior to diving operations to safeguard personnel. Should conditions permit, divers may seal internal pipe leaks to isolate the engine room and enable effective dewatering. Immediate focus remains on stabilising the vessel, maintaining fire control, and securing a safe tow beyond Indian jurisdiction. Coordination with all stakeholders were continued, with clear directives issued to WAN HAI Lines to provide comprehensive container manifest data and assist with expediting all approvals for Port of Refuge access. T&T Salvage has been instructed to finalise plans for ETV replacement, initiate hard wire towline installation when feasible, and prepare contingency measures for all salvage operations. The Directorate reiterates that environmental protection, crew safety, and vessel stabilisation remain paramount, with all available resources to be deployed toward achieving these objectives in the shortest possible timeframe.

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On June 27, 2025, at 10.22 a.m. BST ,crews from the Humberside Fire and Rescue were alerted to a fire in the cargo hold on the 'Altay', which was berthed at the Albert Dock in Kingston-upon-Hull, loaded with a cargo of scrap metal. Four fire engines, an aerial platform, the Hull Coastguard Rescue Team and an ambulance were in attendance. All people on board have been accounted for. Local residents and businesses have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed. A plume of grey smoke was billowing from the ship and drifting across the city centre so that shops in the Commercial Road, Kingston Retail Park and Kingston Street have been closed as a result of the incident. The 'Altay' had sailed from IJmuiden on June 22 and arrived in Hull on June 23. Report with photo and video: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgwpv7qgv3o

On June 26, efforts were underway to refloat the 'Betim' that partially sank in the Mandovi River near Chorão. Authorities have initiated the operation to remove the submerged vessel, which has been obstructing river traffic and posing safety risks. Teams equipped with specialized machinery and support boats have been deployed to stabilize and lift the ferry. The process, however, could take several hours, depending on weather conditions and the vessel’s condition. The incident has drawn concerns from commuters and local residents who rely on the ferry service for daily transport. Authorities assured that normal operations would be resumed as soon as the vessel was safely removed and the route has been cleared. Report with photo: https://www.heraldgoa.in/goa/goa/efforts-begin-to-refloat-the-sunken-ferry-the-authorities-have-begun-the-process-to-remove-the-partially-submerged-ferry-boat-from-the-mandovi-river-at-chor%C3%A3o/424397

On June 26, 2025, a tour operator has rescued dozens of passengers of the 'Silver Cloud', who were stranded on an atoll off northern WA's Kimberley coast. They were exploring the waters near Adele Island, a small, low-lying island 150 kilometres north of Cape Leveque, in small boats, but got caught by the outgoing tide. The cruise, was four nautical miles away, when tthe boats were caught by the rapid outgoing tide . They had to get out and make their way across coral beds to make it to new zodiacs and get to the ship. Several of them suffered twisted ankles andlots of scrapes, when crossing coral-filled shallows to reach safety. A small group of passengers had to wait hours into the night for the tide to turn. The 'Silver Cloud' has 20 inflatable boats, which were used to ferry some passengers to safety. Others had to wait hours in the small boats, in darkness, before the water rose enough to make it back. Report with photo: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-27/silversea-cruises-passengers-stranded-at-adele-island-off-wa/105468440

The 'El Venizelos' has been detained in the port of Marseille for three days after being subjected to an inspection by the Port Autonome de Marseille following the arrival on June 23, 2025. The inspection recommended the upgrade of certain onboard technical equipment to improve its readiness and performance, Algérie Ferries stated, without providing further details. With the 'El Venizelos' blocked in the port of Marseille, Algérie Ferries has lost a quarter of its fleet, consisting of four ships, but assured its customers that this inspection would not affect the scheduled voyages for the 2025 summer season, nor the readiness of the fleet. The 'El Venizelos' had arrived at the port of Algiers on June 19. On June 22 it set sail to Marseille, where it arrived on June 23, and was detained by the Ship Safety Center of the Interregional Maritime Directorate (Dirm Med) for eficiencies not made public within the framework of Port State Control (Paris Memorandum).

MSC has started talks with the Boskalis subsidiary Smit Salvage about the salvage of the 'MSC Elsa 3', after the shipping company terminated the contract with the the American T&T Salvage after delays in removing oil from the wreck. The new salvage contract was allegedly nearing completion. According to MSC, the company T&T Salvage did not have the necessary expertise, although great progress had already been made in sealing leaks in the fuel lines by divers. The removal of the more than 450 tons of marine fuel had been delayed because the installation for saturation diving was still at the customs.

On the morning of June 26, 2025, the 'Catania' (IMO: 9261554), en route from Patras with 34 crew members, 11 passengers, 15 vehicles and 377 trailers on board, allided with the 'Kydon Palace'', which was berthed at pier 8 and scheduled to sail to Brindisi with 95 crew members, 172 passengers, 67 vehicles and 80 trailers on board, n the port of Igoumenitsa. She bumped into the starboard side with its bow during the mooring manoever. The causes of the allision remained unclear so far, while no injuries have been reported among the passengers or crew members. Both ships as well as port facilities were damaged. The port authorities immediately rushed to the scene and have initiated the necessary actions to clarify the circumstances of the incident. At the same time, a technical inspection was being carried out on both ships with the safety of passengers, crew and port facilities as the main focus. The Port Authority prohibited the ships from sailing until the damage was repaired and the relevant class maintenance certificates were presented by the monitoring classification societies. The affected passengers were transported to their destination under the company’s care. The Central Port Authority of Igoumenitsa, which was conducting the preliminary investigation, arrested the 45-year-old Captain of the 'Catania' for violation of article 273 par. 2 of the Criminal Code "Commonly dangerous damage due to negligence", article 291 par. 3 of the Criminal Code "Dangerous interventions in traffic", as well as article 225 of the Criminal Code "Violation of regulations to avoid collisions". Report with video: https://www.chaniaships.com/post/%CE%BD%CE%B1%CF%85%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C-%CF%80%CE%B5%CF%81%CE%B9%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%BF-%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BC%CE%AC%CE%BD%CE%B9-%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%82-%CE%B7%CE%B3%CE%BF%CF%85%CE%BC%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%AF%CF%84%CF%83%CE%B1%CF%82-%CF%83%CE%B5-%CE%B5%CE%BE%CE%AD%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BE%CE%B7-%CE%BF%CE%B9-%CE%AD%CF%81%CE%B5%CF%85%CE%BD%CE%B5%CF%82-%CF%84%CF%89%CE%BD-%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BC%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8E%CE%BD-%CE%B1%CF%81%CF%87%CF%8E%CE%BD?fbclid=IwY2xjawLKE4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmMd5wR8s4OGgboNzF_cpu_a9WNs2j71Qx-iEpsQVmaAgx5QhOsgQRucRgik_aem_vV1WHFc78X9bSXRaXyH5MQ

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The 'De Zonnebloem' has been repaired after the front was sawn away and completely rebuilt The ship will sail from Arnhem to Duisburg, to Gouda and then back to Arnhem via Nijmegen, 11 weeks after the collision on March 29. About 45 young people will be embarked instead of the usual 70. Because the demand for care among young people is greater because their disability is congenital or because they have had an accident, it was decided to take two volunteers per passenger. The skipper of the freighter 'Servia' had tested positive for alcohol consumption. The organisation De Zonnebloem is still involved in a lawsuit with the freighter's company about liability.

The 'Iris' has berthed at Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant on June 26. If the vessel picks up gas, it would mark the 9th LNG cargo to be offloaded from the Arctic LNG 2 project. The last shipment was loaded onto the tanker 'Arctic Metagaz' on Oct 5, 2024. Also in that month, the U.S. state department imposed sanctions on registered owners and managers of several LNG vessels including Iris, which was previously known as 'North Sky'.

On June 26, salvors started to recover the 'Provincia de Azuay', that sank on March 17 at Pier 2 in Veracruz. At around 6:00 p.m. that personnel from the Veracruz National Port System Administration (ASIPONA) started the work using a specialized crane.After the sinking, and as part of the environmental protocol, the Ministry of the Navy (SEMAR) hadimplemented containment barriers from the outset to prevent the spill of hydrocarbons or other polluting substances in the area. The authorities have not specified an estimated completion date for the salvage, but assured that vigilance will be maintained to minimize risks to navigation and the marine ecosystem of the port of Veracruz. Report with photos: https://imagendeveracruz.mx/policiaca/Inician-el-rescate-del-remolcador-que-se-hundio-frente-al-Malecon-de-Veracruz-20250626-0091.html

The Dutch Ministry of Defence, together with Belgium, has donated minehunters to Ukraine. The Dutch Zr. Ms. 'Vlaardingen' will bear the name 'Melitopol', after the Ukrainian city that has been temporarily occupied by the Russians. The ship was handed over at the Belgian naval base Zeebrugge. Later in 2025 the Zr.Ms. 'Makkum' will also be delivered. That ship will bear the name 'Henichesk', another temporarily occupied city in Ukraine. The ministry did not report what the Belgian ship BNS 'Narcis' will be called. The Ukrainian crew has been trained by Belgian and Dutch trainers, technicians and maintenance teams.

The US Coast Guard medevaced a crew member of the 'AAL Kembla', enroute from Balboa to Ningbo, off Kauai on June 26, 2025. The JRCC Honolulu received a phone call on June 24 at 9:30 a.m. from the crewing superintendent of the cargo m/v, which was approximately 800 miles northwest of Kauai at that tim after a 26-year-old crew member had been experiencing severe abdominal pain for three days. After conferring with the duty flight surgeon, who recommended a medevac, the watchstanders established regular communications with the vessel to monitor the patient’s status as the 'Aal Kembla' proceeded towards Hawaii. On June 26 at 4:30 a.m. an HC-130 Hercules airplane launched to conduct a pre-hoist brief with the vessel and provide support during the hoist. At 5:47 a.m. an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew successfully carried out the hoist and transported the man to the Lihue Airport, where emergency medical services transferred the patient to Wilcox Medical Center for a higher level of care. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4227948/coast-guard-medevacs-crew-member-from-cargo-ship-offshore-kauai/