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The Indian Coast Guard assisted the 'Sea Angel', which was stranded in rough seas southeast of Indira Point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands after having suffered sail damage and propeller failure with two crew members, one American and one Turkish national, on board. On July 10, 2025, at 11:57 a.m. the MRCC in Port Blair received a distress signal from the sailing vessel. The yacht had suffered severe mechanical issues, its sail had been torn apart by fierce winds and its propeller had become entangled in ropes, rendering it immobile in dangerously rough waters, 52 nautical miles from India's southernmost tip. The MRCC activated the International Safety Net (ISN), alerting nearby merchant vessels while launching its emergency rescue protocol. The ICG deployed the patrol ship 'Rajveer' at 2 p.m. to reach the stricken vessel. By 5:30 p.m., it arrived at the scene. Despite battling harsh sea conditions, the crew managed to establish contact with the catamaran crew, which was found to be safe and in stable condition. At 6:50 p.m., the patrol vessel successfully took the 'Sea Angel' in tow. They arrived in Campbell Bay on July 11 at 8 a.m. Report with photos: https://news.abplive.com/news/india/indian-coast-guard-rescues-stranded-us-yacht-in-daring-operation-off-andaman-coast-1786948

On July 10 at 6 a.m. the 'Wan Hai 503' remained under tow by the 'Offshore Warrior', maintaining a controlled heading of 319° at a speed of 0.3 knots. The vessel’s position was 07° 49.79'N, 074° 43.51'E, beyond the Indian EEZ. The prevailing weather consists of winds from 305° at 20–22 knots, with moderate to rough sea conditions and high swells affecting operations. Light grey smoke was still observed emanating between Bay 33 to Bay 38, corresponding to cargo hold no. 4, where residual smouldering continued. No active flames have been reported, and the situation remained stable. Thermal imaging continued to be employed for monitoring heat levels across affected compartments. Dewatering of the engine room has progressed significantly. As of the evening of July 9, five onboard pumps had reduced the water level to approximately 0.3 metres improving accessibility for ongoing inspections and stability recovery efforts. The vessel’s name and port of registry were now visible, indicating improved external visibility. The salvage operations continued to be supported by a coordinated fleet of response assets. the 'SCI Panna' remained stationed on site and continued to conduct fire watch duties. The 'Water Lily' was actively engaged in personnel and material transfers between support vessels and the container vessel. Despite swell-related boarding challenges, critical movements were maintained to sustain onboard salvage efforts. The 'Advantis Virgo' was on standby for immediate fire-fighting or boundary cooling if required. The 'Saksham', having departed Kochi, was expected to reach the casualty site to augment salvage efforts and may participate in inspections or pump deployment, subject to weather permitting. Onboard the wreck, salvage teams were operating pumps in round-the-clock shifts. Inspection of hold no. 4 has commenced, and options were being explored for possible pump installation to expedite hold water removal. The team was also evaluating whether a second release of CO₂ in hold no. 5 was warranted based on ongoing thermal observations. The overall onboard situation was stable and improving, with active measures in place to mitigate fire risks and address flooding. While no new fire escalation has been reported, smoke persisted, and thermal surveys confirmed elevated readings, especially in the starboard section of cargo holds 4 and 5. Temperature readings of 130–140°C were previously recorded but have shown a declining trend over the last 48 hours. Structural access remained limited, and tunnel access areas were unsafe for entry due to heat and possibility of hazardous gases. The salvors were exercising extreme caution and would conduct further enclosed space entries only after formal risk assessments have been completed. The engine room was now accessible, and work continued to trace the suspected leak path, likely originating from cargo hold no. 3. However, further pump installation and complete compartment soundings remained contingent on weather improvement and reduced internal heat. The Port of Refuge issue remained unresolved. Discussions have been ongoing with the Harbour Master, and document submissions have been made by WAN HAI Lines and T&T Salvage. Simultaneously, contingency options were being pursued in coordination with the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA). The Directorate has reiterated that the vessel could not remain in its current location in the absence of a confirmed Port of Refuge clearance; relocation southward must be undertaken. The vessel is currently at the India–Sri Lanka–Maldives tri-junction area, and should be shifted 200 nautical miles south off Sri Lanka for this purpose. The 'Water Lily' will be released, once the 'Saksham' or another private tug (e.g., 'Nand Sarthi') have arrived to take over operational responsibilities. The Directorate has emphasized the need for finalisation of PoR permissions within the next 2–3 days, failing which the vessel must be moved if such a move is necessitated. The Indian Coast Guard continued aerial and maritime surveillance of the site and has confirmed that no new debris or pollution has been observed drifting toward the Indian coastline.

The "Stellar" way detained on June 26 in Varna, Bulgaria with 16 deficiencies, eight of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage plan Missing 2) Safety of navigation - Monitoring of voyage or passage plan Not as required 3) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Not ready for use 4) Life saving Appliances - Stowage of rescue boats Properly not stowed 5) Life saving Appliances - Operation of Life saving Appliances Not as required 6) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of training 7) Labour conditions - Ventilation (Working spaces) Insufficient 8) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again July 1 and sailed to the Tartous Anchorage, whiere it moored on July 9 in pos. 34° 53' N 035° 51' E and remained stationary as of July 11.. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The "Horus" was detained on June 30, 2025, in Kocaeli with 21 deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Alarm - Steering gear alarm Inoperative 2) Water/Weathertight - Doors Not properly maintained The vessel was released again on July 3 with destination per AIS Durres, ETA July 8, and remained anchored in pos. 40° 46' 'N 029° 37' E as of July 11. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

A man tried to drive his Tesla off the moving 'Queen of Cumberland' and allegedly struck at least one B.C. Ferries employee on July 8. He was behaving bizarrely leading up to the incident on the ferry enroute from Mayne Island to Swartz Bay Terminal at 9:35 p.m. The) driver of the Tesla seemed to give staff a lot of trouble getting on the ferry, and then did not follow their directions, but drove to the front centre of the ship, as if he wanted to be first off. Staff let the man stay at the front of the vessel, but mid-sailing, he got out and started frantically washing his car, possibly in his underwear, using bottled water and paper towels. The man later opened the gate at the front of the ferry and drove forward as if he was going to drive overboard off Pender Island. He was yelling at ferry staff who came out to talk to him and calm him down, and the ferry stopped for a brief time. People tried to block his tires, but he drove over them. At times, he was backing up aggressively at people. At one point, he hit one of the ferry staff. When the ferry arrived at Swartz Bay, Sidney/North Saanich RCMP were waiting. Police cruisers blocked the ramp as the ferry approached just after 11:30 p.m. Three officers dragged the man from his car and arrested him. B.C. Ferries staff acted quickly and helped passengers feel safe, ushering them to the upper decks and out of harm’s way. As a result of the police investigation, the B.C. Prosecution Service has approved five charges against the man: assault with a weapon, two counts of mischief, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and obstruction. The man has been remanded for a court appearance. The ferry company was conducting an internal review to understand what occurred and whether additional safety measures may be needed.

Paige Bell, 20, a stewardess from Durban, working aboard the 'Far From It' was found dead in the engine room of the ship in the Bahamas on July 3, 2025. The police was alerted to an incident at the marina just after 1 p. and boarded the yacht, where they were told that the young woman had not been seen for a short period of time. They found Paige unresponsive with visible injuries, before a doctor attended the scene and confirmed she had died. She was found near a 36 year old man, identified as the suspect in her killing, who had severe injuries to his arm in what police described as a suspected suicide attempt. The man was apprehended, cautioned and taken to a nearby clinic for treatment, before he was later charged with murder. The man was due to appear in court on July 10. The circumstances surrounding Paige's death were still under investigation.

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, in 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

The 'Sea Lady II' was gutted by a major fire at the Quay de l’Epi in the old porot of Saint-Tropez on July 10, 2025. After the ship went ablaze at aroudn 8.15 p.m., two people believed to be crew members, aged 24 and 35, were rescued. Both had to be treated for smokle inhalation on site. First smoke was noticed from the cockpit on the upper deck, then the wheelhouse burst into flames. The owners of neighbouring yachts immediately sent their crews to bring these to safety. Just in time. Enormous flames were emanating from the ship. 30 firefighters responded within minutes, deploying four engines, two pump vans and quickly establishing a safety cordon to keep the gathered crowd at a safe distance They were supported by the gendarmerie and SNSM sea rescuers. Initially, the massive flames were fought from the dock with foam. As the fire intensified and plastics ignited, the Saint-Tropez’s fire brigade was joined by a fireboat, working to combat the flames from the water. Meanwhile, the firefighters boarded from the stern, attacking the blaze internally. Despite their efforts, the fire advanced to the yacht’s lower deck, prompting hours of extensive dousing and containment operations into the night.By 9:00 p.m., the flames had been largely contained on the upper structure, but flare-ups continued to threaten the lower levels. The firefighters believed they had extinguished the flames for the first time at around 10 p.m., but the fire started again. fueled by the 27,000 liters of fuel in the tanks, which had just been filled. It was still not extinguished after midnight and had spread to the three upper decks. A large security perimeter blocked the Mistral and Jean-Jaurès quays. The terraces were evacuated around midnight due to smoke. The fire figtherrs remained on deck until July 11 at 2 a.m. An oil boom was laid out around the vessel, as it was feared that it could sink. The ship was heavily listing to port side meanwhile. An investigation into the fire was launched, which was thought to have been caused by an electrical fault. Reports with photos and video: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4g85005q93o https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/35795650/superyacht-bursts-flames-resort/ https://nauticmag.com/2025/07/10/fire-erupts-aboard-41-metre-superyacht-sea-lady-ii-in-saint-tropez-port/ https://www.liberation.fr/economie/transports/le-superyacht-de-luxe-sea-lady-ii-amarre-a-saint-tropez-prend-feu-20250711_B525FWPILJDXHEWTGISQFAABZI/ https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/faits-divers-justice/l-incendie-du-yacht-a-saint-tropez-eteint-apres-une-longue-lutte-des-pompiers-4526817 https://www.varmatin.com/faits-divers/un-superyacht-de-41-metres-en-feu-dans-le-port-de-saint-tropez-993842

The 'Lochnevis', serving on the route Mallaig-Small Isles, was in need of essential repairs on the evening of July 10. As a consequence, the morning services on July 11 were announced to be liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice by the operator CalMac. A passenger and vehicle charter has been sourced and would be available if required. On the morning of July 11, the repairs have been successfully completed, so that a normal service could be operated.

The "Jabrayil Dovlatzadeh" was detained on July 5, 2025, in Constanta with 20 deficiencies, seven of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Unattended Machinery Spaces (UMS) evidence Missing 2) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of training 3) Water/Weathertight - Doors Damaged 4) Fire safety - Fire prevention structural integrity Inadequate 5) Dangerous goods - Instrumentation Inoperative 6) Structural conditions - Stability/strength/loading information and instruments Not as required 7) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on July 10 and left the port enroute to Tekirdag with an ETA as of July 11. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

200 passengers of the "Artania" are suffering with diarrhea and nausea. The cruise ship, which operates for Phoenix Reisen, departed from Bremerhaven. When the "Artania" docked in the port of Brønnøysund on July 8, 50 people were already affected. Since then, the number of sick people has apparently multiplied.The ship's crew wass isolating the sick. The first passengers began to fall ill on the voyage from Bremerhaven to Brønnøysund. Only healthy guests will be allowed to disembark in Alta and visit the city on July 12.

Two officers of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet have been formally charged for the cruel treatment of the crew of the'Sapfir',, which was captured near Snake Island during a humanitarian mission. According to the Odesa Regional Prosecutor’s Office on July 9, 2025, the incident took place on Feb 26, 2022. The unarmed civilian vessel was evacuating the wounded and deceased from the area around Snake Island when it was intercepted by Russian warships. On board were 17 crew members and four civilians: a medic, an electrician, and two priests. All those on board were detained and subjected to inhumane conditions. They were denied food, water, and medical care. Investigators reported that the captives were physically abused and threatened with execution while being held aboard the Russian reconnaissance ship 'Ekvator' and the tug 'Shakhter', which had been repurposed for military use. The Ukrainian citizens were later unlawfully transported to temporarily occupied Crimea, where they remained in captivity until their release in a prisoner exchange. The 'Sapfir' was eventually returned to Ukraine. Efforts were ongoing to locate and bring the suspects to justice.

The 'Helga' allided with a dolphin on the Weser in Dörverden on July 8, 2025, at approximately 2:35 p.m. According to initial findings by the the water police, the 76-year-old skipper lost control of the barge due to health problems. The vessel then hit the dolphin and sustained significant damage at the starboardside foreship, but no water ingress. The ship was subsequently secured. A check of the captain revealed no evidence of alcohol consumption, but there were indications of health problems. Employees of the Weser Waterways Authority prohibited the ship from continuing the voyage. The damage to the 'Helga' and the dolphin was estimated to be in the five-figure range. The investigation was ongoing. As of July 10, the ship was moored in pos. 52° 53' N 009° 13' E. Report with photo: https://www.dieharke.de/lokales/nienburg-lk/grafschaft-hoya/schiffsunfall-in-doerverden-binnenschiff-faehrt-gegen-dalben-XWB7EZPVFVCGHOEFE5QGUEJOXQ.html

On July 7 at noon, the 'Wan Hai 503' remained positioned beyond the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in pos. 07° 47.28’ N, 074° 32.31’ E, maintaining a westerly course of 280° with a speed of approximately 0.7 knots under tow of the 'Offshore Warrior.'. T weather conditions at the site were moderate, with prevailing westerly winds of 15 to 20 knots, contributing to a steady sea state. Observations from the salvage team confirmed the presence of light smoke emanating from the cargo hold area between bays 35 to 45. No visible flames have been reported at this time, indicating that the fire has been largely contained, though residual smouldering persists within localized hotspots. The vessel remained structurally intact, and there has been no escalation in onboard hazards. Multiple support assets remained deployed to assist with the firefighting, salvage, and logistical operations. A steel tow line has been connected to the stern of the vessel. The tugs 'Advantis Virgo' and 'SCI Panna' remained on standby at the site, ready to engage in firefighting, boundary cooling, or emergency interventions as needed. Both vessels are equipped for immediate response should conditions onboard deteriorate. The 'Water Lily' remained a key logistical platform, facilitating the transfer of salvage personnel, materials, and essential supplies, including food and equipment, between the casualty and support vessels. This logistical support was critical for maintaining 24/7 salvage operations, particularly in view of the extended offshore positioning of the vessel. The situation onboard the 'Wan Hai 503' remained under control but with close operational monitoring. The residual smoke in the midship section indicated the presence of isolated smouldering zones, though active flame presence has not been observed. Boundary cooling operations have been kept on standby. The immediate operational focus remained on continuous towing operations to maintain the safe positioning outside the EEZ, readiness of firefighting and boundary cooling teams onboard the support vessels, and sustaining logistical lines for personnel rotation and material transfer. Salvage teams will continue to monitor hull temperatures and onboard conditions, with further assessments planned as weather permits. The efforts remained aligned with the broader objective of stabilizing the vessel, minimizing environmental risks, and preparing for eventual relocation to a Port of Refuge when feasible.

The Houthi terrorists were believed to be holding six of the 'Eternity C’s complement of 22 crew and three guards. On July 10 the rescuers have pulled three more crew members and a security guard alive from the Red Sea waters, where the bulk carrier was sunk. They said the Houthi militants were holding some of the crew who were still missing. “These are blameless victims who were simply doing their job. Seafarers should be able to work safely at sea. Instead, they are being unfairly forced into the firing line,” the UK-based Seafarers’ Charity association said. Four crew members were believed to have been killed in the attacks. The 'Eternity C' was first hit on July 7 with sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades fired from speed boats. Following a second attack on the morning of July 8, the crew members were forced to jump into the water. Rescuers have been searching for survivors since the morning of July 9. A total of 10 survivors have been rescued so far, among them eight Filipino crew members, one Indian national and one Greek security guard. The four people rescued on the morning of July 10 had spent nearly 48 hours in the water. The search for survivors was to be continued until all persons have been accounted for. 11 people were still missing. All ships passing the area have been asked to assist in the search. The vessel’s operator, Cosmoship Management, said the ship had delivered a cargo for the UN World Food Program to Berbera and was sailing in ballast condition to Jeddah for refueling at the time of the attack.

The crew of the 'Salvamar Hamal' rescued four migrants of North Africans origin, among them one woman, from a boat five nautical miles south of Vélez-Málaga. The alert was issued by the Guardia Civil. The RCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Tarifa coordinated the resonse. The migrants arrived at the port of Málaga at 1:00 p.m.

On July 3, 2025, the 'Brothers RS' was detained in Samsun with 19 deficiencies: 1) Certificate & Doc - Document of compliance Not as required 2) Certificate & Doc - SOPEP Not as required 3) Certificate & Doc - Booklet for bulk cargo loading/unloading/stowage Not as required 4) Living and working - Laundry Not as required 5) Living and working - Electrical Unsafe 6) Living and working - Guards . fending around dangerous machinery parts Unsafe 7) Structural conditions - Steering gear Inoperative 8)) Pollution Prevention - 15 PPM Alarm Arrangement Not as required 9) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water record book Not as required 10) Cargo Operation - Atmosphere testing instruments Not as required 11) Fire safety - Fire fighting equipment and appliances Not as required 12) Fire safety - Remote Means of control Inoperative 13) Fire safety - Oil accumulation in engine room Not as required 14) Fire safety - Jacketed high pressure lines and oil leakage alarm Not as required 15) Water/Weahtertight - Doors Damaged 16) Safety of navigation - Voyage data recorder Inoperative 17) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Not updated 18) Emergency systems - Safe areas Unsafe 19) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on July 8 and left hte port en route to Constanta, where it arrived on July 10. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Beached at Alang 10.07.25

The 'Utsira' suffereed technical problems on July 9, 2025, and had to be taken out of service between Haugesund and Utsira for repairs. The ship was sidelined in Utsire for this purpose. In the meantime, the fast boat 'Røværfjord' took over, starting its sailings on July 10 at 4.15 p.m. from Haugesund and until further notice. It was unclear when the ferry may be back in operation.

On July 8 the 'Kydon Palace' left the port of Igoumenitsa for a single voyage to Eleusis. At the local shipyard area, the damage at the starboard side of the ferry is to be repaired. The 'Eco Catania' had sliced the accomodation block in the vehicles deck area open during its docking manover on July 26 on several meters length. REpairs were completed on July 10, and the ferry left the shipyard en route back to Igoumenitsa. The 'Eco Catania' had been able to continue its operations after the accident. Photo: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3859642?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest