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The 'Papu Mar', which remained sunken for more than a month near kilometer 77 of the Main Waterway (VNT), was finally refloated and transferred to the Port of Buenos Aires. The salvage operation was carried out by the companies Servimagnus and Raúl Negro Salvamento, which deployed the sheerleg 'Magnus VI', the tug 'VB Recoleta' and auxiliary vessels to carry out the salvage. The salvage work lasted a week amid adverse weather conditions and the complex environment. There were no impacts to the environment or navigation safety. Servimagnus provided the main equipment and directed the refloating, while Raúl Negro provided the diving and bilge equipment, in addition to commercial management, preparation and presentation of the salvage plan to the Naval Prefecture, and the transfer of the pusher tug from Buenos Aires to Escobar. When the tug sank on April 18, the barge, carrying 153 containers, remained attached to it, and no cargo was lost.

On May 25, 2025, at 2:39 p.m. the "Baltic Wind", en route from Hanko to Marghera, suffered a rudder failure during the westbound transit of the Kiel Canal near Königsförde and subsequently allided with a dolphin on the starboard side. The incident caused a crack on the starboard side of the bow two meters above the waterline. The ship was allowed to continue its voyage to Brunsbüttel and then docked at the railway station dolphins. The ship had a special cargo on deck, namely two new coastal defense boats for Greece, which were undamaged. On May 26, 2025, divers and representatives of the classification society were on site to assess the damage. The company Cornels from Brunsbüttel welded a plate to repair the crack, before vessel was allowed to continue its voyage on May 27 with an ETA at the port of destination as of June 9. Photos: https://www.forum-schiff.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=221457#p221457

The 'Thetis’ offloaded more than 28,500 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $211.3 million, on May 29, 2025,, at Port Everglades. The seized contraband was the result of four interdictions in the Eastern Pacific by the Coast Guard Cutter and an embarked MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron based out of Jacksonville, Florida. On May 3, a maritime patrol aircraft located two suspicious vessels approximately 170 miles west of Mexico. The 'Thetis’' interdicted the vessels and seized 4,630 pounds of cocaine. The Coast Guard transferred 4,608 pounds of cocaine from this case to Ecuadorian government officials to aid them in their prosecution efforts. On May 5, an embarked helicopter aboard the 'Thetis' observed a bale field approximately 475 miles southwest of Colima, Mexico. Thetis’ crew recovered 9,993 pounds of cocaine from the bale field. On May 6, an embarked helicopter aboard the 'Thetis' detected two suspicious vessels throwing bales overboard approximately 575 miles southwest of Acapulco, Mexico. Due to an incoming storm, the air crew lost sight of the vessels but led the 'Thetis' to three bale fields where 14,559 pounds of cocaine bales were recovered. On May 10, the 'ThetisÄ spotted a bale field approximately 660 miles south of Acapulco, Mexico. Thetis’ crew recovered 3,984 pounds of cocaine from the bale field. The following crews also assisted with interdiction operations: - Joint Interagency Task Force-South (JIATF-S) ; - Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) Jacksonville; - 11th Coast Guard District watchstanders Report with photos and video: offloads more than $211 million in illicit drug interdictions in the Eastern Pacific

During the recent days of late May, 2025, at least a half-dozen sanctioned LNG carriers have received permits to sail Russia’s Northern Sea Route during the summer months. The vessels were including the last summer’s shadow fleet carriers 'Arctic Metagas' (ex-'Everest Energy') and 'Arctic Mulan' (ex-'Mulan'), as well as the recently-reflagged and sanctioned tanker 'Iris' (ex-'North Sky'), 'Buran' (ex-'North Air'), 'Voskhod (ex-'North Mountain'), and 'Zarya' (ex-'North Way'). In total, almost 30 LNG tankers have now been granted permits to travel through Russia’s Arctic waters in the coming months. Among them are at least six conventional gas tankers without any ice-class. The bulk of the fleet remained unsanctioned and was operating legally, carrying liquefied gas from the Yamal LNG project.

During the recent days of late May, 2025, at least a half-dozen sanctioned LNG carriers have received permits to sail Russia’s Northern Sea Route during the summer months. The vessels were including the last summer’s shadow fleet carriers 'Arctic Metagas' (ex-'Everest Energy') and 'Arctic Mulan' (ex-'Mulan'), as well as the recently-reflagged and sanctioned tanker 'Iris' (ex-'North Sky'), 'Buran' (ex-'North Air'), 'Voskhod (ex-'North Mountain'), and 'Zarya' (ex-'North Way'). In total, almost 30 LNG tankers have now been granted permits to travel through Russia’s Arctic waters in the coming months. Among them are at least six conventional gas tankers without any ice-class. The bulk of the fleet remained unsanctioned and was operating legally, carrying liquefied gas from the Yamal LNG project.

The 'Loch Tarbert', serving on the route Tarbert-Portavadie, continued operating single ended with increased turnarounds due to its ramp issue on May 29. As a consequence, the scheduled departure from Tarbert at 5:00 p.m. and from Portavadie at 5:30 p.m. had to be cancelled. On May 30, engineers were attending the vessel to carry out repairs to the forward ramp. In order for these works to take place the scheduled departures from Tarbert at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and from Portavadie at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. had to be cancelled.

On May 28, 2025, the 'Elvimar' suffered an engine failure 17 nautical miles northwest of Cádiz and requested towing assistance. The CCS Cádiz of Salvmaneto Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Suhail', which took the fishing vessel in tow and safely pulled it to the fishing port of Cádiz. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1927735658241540542

The 'NCL Salten' was towed to the Fosen Shipyard at Kvithylla in Fosen on May 30 at 8 a.m. As t is not seaworthy due to the bottom damage, two assistance tugs were required. In addition, one of the ship's propellers was full of clay due to the grounding. The voyage across the fjord from Orkanger to Fosen was expected to take about one hour. It was not clear how long the ship will remain in the shipyard. The Norwegian Maritime Authority's investigations have shown that the bridge watch system was turned off when the ship ran aground at Byneset.

As of May 29, the affected parties were involved in preparing to salvage the 'Ali Aykin', which, hjowever, may take longer. The positiion of the grounded ship remained unchanged (55° 32' N 012° 46' E). The salvage operation can only begin when the salvage plan has been approved by the Swedish Coast Guard. The Coast Guard has prepared for a possible environmental response operation, as it cannot be ruled out that oil will leak when the salvage work begins.The 'Ali Aykin' remained stable aground. The two criminal investigations into drunkenness at sea and gross negligence in maritime traffic were ongoing.

During the recent days of late May, 2025, at least a half-dozen sanctioned LNG carriers have received permits to sail Russia’s Northern Sea Route during the summer months. The vessels were including the last summer’s shadow fleet carriers 'Arctic Metagas' (ex-'Everest Energy') and 'Arctic Mulan' (ex-'Mulan'), as well as the recently-reflagged and sanctioned tanker 'Iris' (ex-'North Sky'), 'Buran' (ex-'North Air'), 'Voskhod (ex-'North Mountain'), and 'Zarya' (ex-'North Way'). In total, almost 30 LNG tankers have now been granted permits to travel through Russia’s Arctic waters in the coming months. Among them are at least six conventional gas tankers without any ice-class. The bulk of the fleet remained unsanctioned and was operating legally, carrying liquefied gas from the Yamal LNG project.

During the recent days of late May, 2025, at least a half-dozen sanctioned LNG carriers have received permits to sail Russia’s Northern Sea Route during the summer months. The vessels were including the last summer’s shadow fleet carriers 'Arctic Metagas' (ex-'Everest Energy') and 'Arctic Mulan' (ex-'Mulan'), as well as the recently-reflagged and sanctioned tanker 'Iris' (ex-'North Sky'), 'Buran' (ex-'North Air'), 'Voskhod (ex-'North Mountain'), and 'Zarya' (ex-'North Way'). In total, almost 30 LNG tankers have now been granted permits to travel through Russia’s Arctic waters in the coming months. Among them are at least six conventional gas tankers without any ice-class. The bulk of the fleet remained unsanctioned and was operating legally, carrying liquefied gas from the Yamal LNG project.

Due to essential repairs required on the bow visor of the 'Clansman', the scheduled departures from Oban on May 29 at 4:20 p.m., due to arrive in Colonsay at :35 p.m., and from Colonsay at 6:50 p.m., due to arrive in Oban at 9:05 p.m., had to be cancelled by the operator CalMac.

On May 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. the 'Flight of Time', with two crew members on board, issued a PAN PAN call, indicating that the yacht was disabled and adrift. The crew believed that a net had caught in the propeller and fouled the propulsion. The yacht was six nautical miles north of Ciutadella (Menorca) at that time. The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Markab', which took the boat in tow and safely pulled it to the Nautical Club of Las Palmas. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1928128115160609004

On May 29, 2025, at midday, the Naxos Port Authority was informed by the Captain of the 'Champions League Jet 1', that a 79-year-old passenger of Brazilian nationality felt unwell due to a fainting episode, on the scheduled route from the port of Piraeus to the ports of Syros-Tinos-Mykonos-Paros-Naxos-Thira-Heraklion. Before the man was disembarked at the port of Thira, he was initially provided with first aid by a private doctor who by chance was on board the ferry. Upon the ship's arrival at the port of Naxos, he was transported by an ambulance to the General Hospital - Health Center of Naxos, from where she was discharged the same day. The ship continued its approved itinerary to the port of Thira.

On May 26, 2025, at around 1:50 p.m.the 'Emte', en route from Bützfleth to Ludwigshafen, was in collision with another barge on the Elbe-Lateral-Canal near Stüde (Sassenburg, Gifhorn district). The loaded vessels were sailing in opposite directions on the waterway. The helmsman of the northbound vessel brought his stern too close to the starboard bank. Due to an incorrect maneuver, the bow of the vessel then veered into the path of the oncoming vessel, resulting in the collision. Both ships sustained significant damage and also water ingress. The canal had to be closed for approximately two hours, while the accident was investigated. No one was injured. The damage was estimated to be at approximately €150,000. The Scharnebeck Water Police has initiated an investigation. The ship berthed in Braunschweig on May 27 and in Salzgitter on May 29. Reports with photos: https://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de/niedersachsen/gifhorn/article409119087/wassereinbruch-nach-schiffsunfall-auf-gifhorns-elbeseitenkanal.html https://www.az-online.de/isenhagener-land/gifhorn/schiffsunfall-auf-dem-elbe-seiten-kanal-keine-verletzten-hoher-sachschaden-93753782.html

Footage released by the US Coast Guard has captured the sound of the submersible 'Titan' imploding during its last journey to the wreck of the 'Titanic' in June 2023. Wendy Rush, the wife of OceanGate's chief executive Stockton Rush, asked "what was that bang?" as she unknowingly heard the moment the 'Titan' cracked. The USCG believes the noise - which sounded like a door slamming - was the sound of the implosion reaching the surface of the ocean.. The footage released by the US Coast Guard (USCG) shows her, attempting to contact those on board the vessel during its final descent wiith operator and OceanGate founder Mr Rush, British adventurer Hamish Harding, French deep sea explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, and Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman on board. In the footage, OceanGate director Mrs Rush and colleague Gary Foss can be seen, tracking the 'Titan's descent, from the 'Polar Prince'. Moments later, Mrs Rush receives a message from the sub saying it had dropped two weights. The team assumed the 'Titan' was continuing its descent, but investigators would later believe the delayed message was sent prior to the sub failing. The footage has been presented as evidence to the USCG Marine Board of Investigation as part of its probe into the incident. A final report will be released following its completion. OceanGate suspended all exploration and commercial operations in July 2023. Report with video: https://news.sky.com/story/ship-footage-captures-sound-of-titan-submersible-imploding-13373147

During the recent days of late May, 2025, at least a half-dozen sanctioned LNG carriers have received permits to sail Russia’s Northern Sea Route during the summer months. The vessels were including the last summer’s shadow fleet carriers 'Arctic Metagas' (ex-'Everest Energy') and 'Arctic Mulan' (ex-'Mulan'), as well as the recently-reflagged and sanctioned tanker 'Iris' (ex-'North Sky'), 'Buran' (ex-'North Air'), 'Voskhod (ex-'North Mountain'), and 'Zarya' (ex-'North Way'). In total, almost 30 LNG tankers have now been granted permits to travel through Russia’s Arctic waters in the coming months. Among them are at least six conventional gas tankers without any ice-class. The bulk of the fleet remained unsanctioned and was operating legally, carrying liquefied gas from the Yamal LNG project.

During the recent days of late May, 2025, at least a half-dozen sanctioned LNG carriers have received permits to sail Russia’s Northern Sea Route during the summer months. The vessels were including the last summer’s shadow fleet carriers 'Arctic Metagas' (ex-'Everest Energy') and 'Arctic Mulan' (ex-'Mulan'), as well as the recently-reflagged and sanctioned tanker 'Iris' (ex-'North Sky'), 'Buran' (ex-'North Air'), 'Voskhod (ex-'North Mountain'), and 'Zarya' (ex-'North Way'). In total, almost 30 LNG tankers have now been granted permits to travel through Russia’s Arctic waters in the coming months. Among them are at least six conventional gas tankers without any ice-class. The bulk of the fleet remained unsanctioned and was operating legally, carrying liquefied gas from the Yamal LNG project.

Due to an issue with the radar of the 'Glen Sannox', serving on the route Troon-Brodick on May 29, the scheduled departure from Troon at 3:10 p.m.was delayed. After the issue has been resolved, the ferry finally departed from the port at 3:35 p.m., about half an hour delayed.

On May 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. the medical evacuation of a crew member from the 'Teal Ray', en route from Vado Ligure, was requested, while the chemical tanker was sailing 60 mautical miles south of Barcelona. The CCS Barcelona of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 222, which hoisted the patient and transported him to the helipad of the Son Espases Hospital in Palma, where he was hospitalized for further medical care.