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The "Nabiha Star" was detained in Aliaga on July 2, 2025, with 22 deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Inoperative 2) Fire safety - Means of escape Not properly maintained 3) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on July 4 left the port enroute to Piraeus, Greece. During another port state control on July 6, 2025, five deficiencies were found. On July 12, the ship berthed in Misrata. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The 'Nerthus', operating between Kalundborg and Ballen upon Samsø, was sailing with a 20-minute delay in both directions for the rest of the week due to problems with two of thr generators, which meant that the ferry was sailing slower than normal and thus takes longer on the trip. Technicians arrived on July 11, 2025, to look at the generators, and from there it was expected to become clearer, whether the delays would continue and if so for how long. Customers who have booked tickets for the ferry will be notified of any changes. On Samsø, the delays meant that the summer bus does not necessarily wait for the 'Nerthus' at the ferry berth. Normally it will wait about five to ten minutes, but then it will have to run to match the arrival times of other ferries.

arrived M.A.R.S. scrapyard in Mobile,USA 16.05.24 https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3858737?navList=gallery&category=70&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

The Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River has reopened to navigation following the collision of the 'Jackie Lee Anderson' and the workboat '775' of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District. The accident had occurred on July 1 at around 8:50 a.m. central time during routine fleeting operations. No injuries were reported, and all personnel were accounted for. Local emergency responders arrived on scene but were able to stand down upon confirming all personnel safety. As of July 10, the Corps confirmed the 'Jackie Lee Anderson' was currently listing on the Illinois riverbank, while the '775' remained capsized and submerged outside of the navigation channel. Locking operations resumed shortly after the incident, once it was confirmed that neither vessel was obstructing the navigation channel. Initial inspections showed only cosmetic/superficial damage to tainter gate 1. The gate remained functional and not impacting project operability.

The 'Luminosity' has been rotting away at a dock in Montenegro for years. The superyacht was finished in 2020 by the shipyard Benetti. It cost around $270 million. Due to the lengthy build time, The initial owner, the Kuwaiti billionaire Kutayba Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim, refused to accept the yacht when it was finally finished. Instead, the Russian oligarch Andrey Guryev purchased it, who appears on several sanction lists, causing the yacht to be seized in Montenegro. he management company dropped the 'Luminosity' from their portfolio, which meant the original crew had to be let go. A skeleton crew was retained, but it was later reduced to a 5-6 maintenance crew that was still believed to be onboard. In 2024, Luminosity was listed for sale at half its reported value, but the sale eventually fell for a variety of reasons, including the piling debt against the vessel and its legal status as a sanctioned asset. The debt piled on the 'Luminosity', while footage of the megayacht at anchor showed considerable growth all around the hull, teak decks that have been completely destroyed,, with missing panels on the deckheads, scratches and chippings in the paint, and rust, and fixing it will amount to millions in expenses and at least a few months in the drydock. The 'Luminosity' is $81 million short of maintenance work. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_9vln9gnEk

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The Entreprise nationale de transport maritime de voyageurs (ENTMV)on July 9 announced the resumption of service for the chartered ferry "El Venizelos," which has been stuck in the port of Alicante since July 4 and esumed its crossings starting on July 10 at 8 p.m.,, after completing all stages of the technical inspection scheduled for the port of Alicante. The company assured that "all conditions have been met to offer a journey under the best possible conditions, in terms of safety, comfort, and quality of service. The ship arrived in Algiers on July 11.

On July 8, 2025, the Veteran', operating between Long Pond and St. John's, suffered an engine failure and was sidelined in Long Pond for repairs. On July 10, the ferry resumed operating on the Fogo-Change Island route after successful troubleshooting. .

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Beached at Alang 07/.2025

On July 1, 2025, at 6.30 a.m. the 'Bikin' rammed into the port side of the fishing vessel 'Solveiga' (IMO: 8520173) at full speed in the port of Nakhodka at berth No. 60, before abruptly reversing course and fleeing the scene. Footage showed he tug accelerating directly towards the moored vessel without any attempt to slow down. The impact caused serious damage to the port side of the 'Solveiga'. Despite the allision, the tug’s captain made no effort to check for casualties or assess the damage. Instead, he turned the vessel around and departed the area immediately. Russian authorities have launched an official investigation into the incident. The Nakhodka Transport Prosecutor’s Office was conducting a probe into the accident under Article 263 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (violation of traffic safety rules and operation of water transport). No oil spill has been detected. It turned out that during maneuvering, the tug captain had lost consciousness, which led to the loss of control over the vessel. He did not have a partner, which is why he had to constantly be at his workplace during a month-long work cycle, which took place without a single day off. Reports with phjoto and video: https://english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/163168-tugboat-bikin-crashes-solveiga-nakhodka/ https://vladivostok1.ru/text/incidents/2025/07/10/75702410/

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The 'Torvang', which capsized at Hendvågen in Averøy on May 23, has still not been removed as of July 11. The wreck has occupied the Henda Pukk quay since the sinking, and it was is still unclear when it will be removed. The Velta CEO Odd Halvor Gustad said that they hopde the ship can be removed next week. Until July, they had had expenses of 550,000 Norwegian Crowns in connection with transport, since they could not use the quay, and have to use alternative loading bays. Report with photo: https://www.nrk.no/mr/velta-skip-ligg-framleis-til-kai-i-averoy-1.17487806

The ' Stockholm' with 204 passengers on board allided with thr Kastellholmen quay in central Stockholm on July 12, 2025, on its way back to Stockholm afeter a brunch cruise. After a technical fault occurred, the ship had lost rudder and slid into the wooden jetty, where it remained stuck. None of the passengers on board the ship have been injured. A few seconds before the impact, the crew announced that they should prepare for a crash. The passengers were safely transported back to port by the tour boat 'Dolfin X' of the Strömma Bolaget. The police responded together with the maritime police and cooperated with the Swedish Coastguard. The maritime police questioned the crew, among others, and the investigation was to be handed over to the Swedish Transport Agency. The 'Stockholm' was pulled out of the pier by a tug later. Reports with photo and video: https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/stockholm/uppgifter-passagerarfarja-har-kort-in-i-kaj-i-centrala-stockholm?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLgYlJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqw864B2t7cvNfde9R4xbco6OWO7g8rxduLFjAeXgGA9KtQK5pVatVfH_rZg_aem_cmcTs5SbLpRceS3z3GjfKA https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/stockholm/uppgifter-passagerarfarja-har-kort-in-i-kaj-i-centrala-stockholm

arrived Scrapyard Treffers at Haarlem, Netherlands 09.07.25 https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3859909?navList=gallery&category=70&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

As of July 10, about 85% of the heavy fuel aboard the 'MSC Baltic III' has been safely transferred to other vessels. The ship, which ran aground near Wild Cove, Newfoundland on Feb 15, was carrying approximately 1.700 tons of fuel and marine gas oil. Crews continued to focus on removing the fuel from the engine room and smaller tanks. So far, 208 of the 472 containers have been offloaded. Minor oil traces remained on nearby shorelines. A one-nautical-mile safety zone remained in place around the vessel.

On July 1, 2025, at 6.30 a.m. the Russian tug 'Bikin' (IMO: 9402134) rammed into the port side of the 'Solveiga' at full speed in the port of Nakhodka before abruptly reversing course and fleeing the scene. Footage showed he tug accelerating directly towards the moored vessel without any attempt to slow down. The impact caused serious damage to the port side of the 'Solveiga'. Despite the allision, the tug’s captain made no effort to check for casualties or assess the damage. Instead, he turned the vessel around and departed the area immediately. Russian authorities have launched an official investigation into the incident. The Nakhodka Transport Prosecutor’s Office was conducting a probe into the accident under Article 263 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (violation of traffic safety rules and operation of water transport). No oil spill has been detected. It turned out that during maneuvering, the tug captain had lost consciousness, which led to the loss of control over the vessel. He did not have a partner, which is why he had to constantly be at his workplace during a month-long work cycle, which took place without a single day off. Reports with phjoto and video: https://english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/163168-tugboat-bikin-crashes-solveiga-nakhodka/ https://vladivostok1.ru/text/incidents/2025/07/10/75702410/

The death toll from the sinking of the 'Tunz Partama Jaya' in the Bali Strait has risen to 15 as of July 10, while the search continued for 20 people still missing by the East Java Search and Rescue Office. Two bodies were found on the morning and another on the evening of July 9. The SAR operations were launched from both Bali Island and East Java, as the incident occurred near the maritime boundary between the two regions. Harsh weather had posed significant challenges to the rescue efforts as visibility had decreased from 10 kilometres to only three kilometers on several occasions, waves reached heights of 2.5 metres, and strong winds were present in the area. The investigation by Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) was focusing on several key areas, including whether proper procedures were followed for the ship's departure, the seaworthiness of the vessel, the completeness of its documentation, and how the emergency response was carried out when the accident occurred. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) had also issued a warning about the threat of extreme weather conditions following the accident. The East Java police's disaster victim identification (DVI) team announced on July 10 that a Malaysian national was among the victims of the sinking. He was identified as Fauzey Bin Awang, 58, which was confirmed through the DVI team's medical examination, as well as the victim's wallet and identity card. He was identified along with two other recovered bodies, who were identified as Noval Hardiansyah, 15, a resident of Banyuwangi, East Java; and Sofyan Wibowo, 18, a resident of Susukan Sub-district, Banjarnegara, Central Java. The fourth body, that of a woman found on Plengkung Beach in the Alas Purwo National Park area, Tegaldlimo Sub-district, Banyuwangi District, East Java, on Huly 10, has not yet been identified.

Beached at Chittagong 26.06.25 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122153576594471366&set=pcb.10165036275423943