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More than one month after three crew members from the 'Seven Pearls' had been injured during the strikes on Houthi positions in the port of Ras Isa on April 17/18, 2025, the remainder of the Russian crew of the tanker has been evacuated. The ship was caught at anchor near the port when the U.S. started strikes on the port complex. The three crew members had been taken a hospital in Sanaa. One needed a complex eye surgery. After the U.S. air strikes said the Houthis had not permitted vessels to leave the port. The shipping company was making arrangements in the days after the air strikes to evacuate the three injured. At that time, the other 19 crewmembers were staying aboard the ship and reported they had sufficient supplies. On May 25, they flew from Sanaa to Amman and then returned to Russia. The product tanker remains in Ras Isa. It had regularly traded between the UAE, Djibouti, and Houthi areas of Yemen beforethe strike. It had suffered minor damage during the U.S. bombing.

The 'Lady T', which had been seized by French authorities for fishing for whelks without a licence, has been released, The skipper of the Lady T, who appeared in a court in Boulogne-sur-Mer on the afternoon of May 26, has been ordered to pay a substantial fine. The exact amount has not been disclosed. The skipper was very co-operative when being questioned by French authorities. The 'Lady T' left the port of Boulogne sure Mer at 4 p.m. UK time.

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The 'Loch Tarbert', serving on the route Tarbert-Portavadie, suffered a technical issue with the ramp on the morning of May 26, 2025. Initially, the 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. were cancelled. Engineers and contractors went on board for investigations and repairs. Later all remaining sailings of the day were called off. While the issue affecting the ramp remained ongoing, the vessel operated a normal service with the 08:00 a.m. sailing from Tarbert on May 27. The turnaround times may be increased while fault finding and repairs continued on the vessel.

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The "AB Ayana" was detained in Bartin on May 21, 2025, with 16 deficiencies: 1) Life saving Appliances - Lifebuoys incl provision and disposition Not as required 2) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangements for survival craft Inoperative 3) Fire safety - Remote Means of control (Machinery spaces) Inoperatove 4) Fire safety - Fire pump and its pipes Inoperative 5) Safety of navigation - Signalling lamp Not as required 6) Safety of navigation - Lights, shapes and sound signals Not as required 7) Safety of navigation - Bridge navigation watch alarm system Inoperative 8)) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management System Inoperative 9) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water record book Not as required 10) Pollution Prevention - Garbage shipboard handling Not as required 11) Radio communications - Radio log (diary) Not as required 12) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Propulsion main engine Not as required 13) Living and working - Lighting (accommodation) Not as required 14) Fire safety - International shore-connection Not as required 15) Certificate & Doc - SOPEP Not as required 16) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on May 24 and left the port en route to Constanta, where it anchored in pos. 44° 10' N 028° 46' E on May 26. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Roughly 500 Jordanian traders have been grappling with severe economic losses following the fire aboard the 'ASL Bauhinia' on Jan 31, en route from Jebel Ali Port to Aqaba. The blaze destroyed 774 containers—both 20- and 40-foot units—owned by Jordanian merchants, with an estimated total value of around 60 million Jordanian dinars (approximately USD 84.5 million). To pursue legal action, the Jordan Chamber of Commerce has selected the law firm BLK, following a review of several options, and will work in coordination with global maritime law specialists. The Chamber has also formed a joint committee with affected traders to follow up on all aspects of the case, aiming to ensure a proper legal process is in place to recover the traders’ losses.

The offshore tug ' Cala Azzurra' (IMO: 9249829) has taken in tow the damaged 'Conscience'. The convoy was enroute to Aliaga, where it finally dropped anchor on May 27.

After the 'MSC Olga 3' sank off the Kerala coast, releasing over 100 containers, some filled with hazardous substances, and causing a significant oil spill, the Kerala authorities have issued a high alert on May 26 and were taking action to contain the spill. Current estimates suggested the fuel was drifting at approximately 3 km per hour. The Indian Coast Guard has confirmed a significant oil leak”and has deployed the ICG 'Saksham', ICG 'Samarth' and ICG 'SHakham' as well as a Dornier aircraft equipped with oil dispersants to manage the spill. The anti pollution vessel 'Samudra Prahari' has been mobilized from Mumbai to assist. The Indian Coast Guard, noting the potential hazards, advised mariners to remain vigilant, while the Chief Minister of Kerala convened a meeting to evaluate the crisis. Efforts to contain the oil spill involved deploying Coast Guard vessels and aircraft, with additional support en route from Mumbai. Public advisories urged caution, particularly around beached debris, emphasizing safety amid the ecological threat to Kerala's sensitive coastline. Coastal districts have been warned of possible environmental consequences. Fishermen are advised to stay ashore, while the public was cautioned against touching or approaching any drifting containers or oil slicks that may appear on the beaches. The ship was carrying 12 containers with around 250 tons of calcium carbide. As of May 26, a total of 29 containers have washed up along the Kerala coast. Of these, 27 containers have been found along the Kollam coast, while two have been located near Alappuzha. Most of the containers were empty, but some were marked yellow with visible plastic contents inside. Police have been deployed across the affected coastal areas to secure the sites and prevent public interference. The affected areas have been cordoned off by local officials, and the public is not allowed within 200 metres of the site to ensure safety. On the morning of May 27, containers were found along the coasts of Varkala, Anchuthengu, Ayroor, and Edaava in the Thiruvananthapuram district. One container found floating near Thankassery in Kollam was towed to port by a fishing boat. Parcels from the containers were also floating ashore in Anchuthengu, Mampally, and Muthalapozh. Containers that washed ashore were in a damaged condition, with sacks scattered across the coastline. Efforts to remove the containers that washed up in Kollam and Alappuzha. Due to the inaccessibility of the area to land vehicles, including cranes, the containers will likely be transported to Kollam by sea. Meanwhile 34 containers had been reported stranded along the coast. Report with photo: https://indiashippingnews.com/29-containers-from-msc-elsa-3-the-sunken-ship-wash-ashore-kerala-coast-locals-told-to-stay-away/

The 'Ali Aykin', which remained aground in the Öresund off Klagshamn, was breached and has suffered water ingress, diving surveys carried out on the morning of May 26, have shown. One of the ballast tanks was filled with water. The Coast Guard has taken restrictive measures to prevent oil spills. The ship was resting on a mixture of sand and stones with large parts of the hull firmly on the ground. The ship's owner will have to present a salvage plan that describes how the salvage will be carried out. Once the plan has been approved by the Swedish Transport Agency together with the Coast Guard, the salvage work can begin. There is currently no forecast for when this may happen. The crew member suspected of gross negligence in maritime traffic remained in custody, awaiting a hearing. The 'Ali Aykin' has previously been noted due to deficiencies in port state inspections. Photos: https://www.pppress.se/nyhet/det-grundstotta-fartyget-utanfor-klagshamn/

Six migrants aboard two toy boats got in distress on May 26, about 25 nautical miles southwest of Cape Trafalgar, and alerted Salvamento Marítimo by telephone. The CCS Tarifa mobilized the 'Salvamar Enif' and issued navigational warnings. The boats were located by a merchant ship and an SAR aircraft . The 'Salvamar Enif' proceeded to the position and rescued the North African migrants in good condition. They were transported to Cádiz.

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The "Vusal Maharramov" was detained in Ravenna on May 19, 2025:, as the reusult of a PSC with 26 deficiencies, eight of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc Not as required 2) Certificate & Doc - Shipboard working arrangements Not as required 3) Certificate & Doc - Unattended Machinery Spaces (UMS) evidence Missing 4) Fire safety - Fire pump and its pipes Missing 5) Labour conditions - Hospital accomodation (Sickbay) Not as required 6) Labour conditions - Provisions quantity Insufficient 7) Life saving Appliances - Inflatable liferafts Insufficient 8)) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on May 23 and left the port en route to Istanbul with an ETA as of May 29. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

An explosion occurred the morning of May 24, 2025, on the 'Hunt's Point' in West Harlem in New York City, killing a 59-year-old man and injuring two others. The incident occurred at around 10:30 a.m. in front of the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant, located on West 138th Street on the Hudson River near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant.The vessel, which was docked at the pier at the time of the incident, was used to transport raw wastewater to various treatment plants. The deceased was thrown into the water by the explosion and was trapped between the vessel's hull and the pier structure. It was unclear whether the victim was a DEP employee or an outside contractor. The other two victims were on deck or inside the vessel when the explosion occurred. They were rescued by the New York Fire Department (FDNY) emergency services and taken to local hospitals. The scene was quickly secured by rescue teams, boats, and helicopters. Police and firefighters continued to investigate the cause of the accident. The situation was stable. The FDNY lead the response. Coast Guard crews remained on scene supporting the response. Reports with photos and video: https://www.jornada.com.mx/noticia/2025/05/24/mundo/un-muerto-y-dos-heridos-por-explosion-de-barco-en-rio-hudson-de-ny https://www.infobae.com/estados-unidos/2025/05/24/un-muerto-y-dos-heridos-tras-la-explosion-de-un-barco-del-departamento-de-proteccion-ambiental-en-el-rio-hudson/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVVaLZPXsZA https://elheraldoslp.com.mx/new/2025/05/24/un-muerto-y-dos-heridos-tras-la-explosion-de-un-barco-del-departamento-de-proteccion-ambiental/

Early on May 26, 2025, the 'Shejyoti' was boarded by a group of 14 robbers, armed with local weapons, who attacked the vessel from a fishing trawler at Mongla Port in Bagerhat,They tied up the seven crew members, including the chief officer, and looted the ship for about two hours. The robbers stole crane grabs, wire ropes, engine bearings, fuel oil, supplies, and seven mobile phones. Three crew members were injured during the assault and received first aid through the shipping agent. It was the third such attack on the vessel, being the most significant, with stolen goods worth approximately Tk 50 lakh, The ship has been stranded at the port since June 22, 2024, due to a mechanical fault after unloading a cargo of stones from India. A written complaint has been filed with the Mongla Port Authority, Coast Guard, and other law enforcement agencies. An operation, supported by intelligence activities, was launched to recover the stolen goods and apprehend the robbers. The Mongla Port Authority was aware of the incident, and an investigation was in progress.

After the 'Cong Thanh 07' sank in Ha Tinh waters, the Ha Tinh Port Authority requested the ship's owner to develop a salvage plan, ensure safety in the area, and recover all the oil on board on the morning of May 27. The ship's owner was asked to mark the location where the ship sank and place warning buoys in the area. At the same time, a maritime alert was issued to warn passing vessels. On the afternoon of May 26, the rescue vessel 'SAR 631' transported the 11 crew members from the provinces of Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, and Binh Phuoc to Vung Ang. The vessel's tank contained approximately 30 tons of DO oil and an additional 100–200 liters of lubricating oil, as well as a cargo of more than 4,932 tons of coal. The sunken vessel was located in the sea of ​​Ky Loi Commune (Ky Anh City, Ha Tinh Province), at a depth of approximately 25–30 meters, about 6–7 nautical miles from Vung Ang-Son Duong Port in Ky Anh City in the waters of Ky Loi commune. Report with photos: https://www.vietnam.vn/de/vu-chim-tau-hang-tren-bien-ha-tinh-yeu-cau-lap-phuong-an-truc-vot-va-thu-gom-dau-tren-tau

On May 24t, 2025, at 3.15 a.m. LT, an explosion and flashback occurred in the engine room of the 'Olivia', which was docked at Berth 11 of the South Port in Bluff. Three crew members were injured. They had been working on a boiler in the engine room at that time. They were provided with medical attention immediately. A small fire was extinguished by the crew before the arrival of the Fire and Emergency NZ with two crews from Bluff and Invercargill. Also the St. John Ambulance responded with one rapid response unit and two ambulances. Its team assessed and treated the three crew members, one of whom was was a moderate condition and the other two in a serious condition They were taken to the Southland hospital. The vessel had arrived in the port on April 22 en route from Bintulu, and was loading a cargo of logs with an ETD as of May 29. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) launched an investigation into the incident. and started collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the cause and circumstances of the explosion. Report with photo: https://maritime-executive.com/article/three-injured-in-boiler-explosion-on-bulker-in-new-zealand

The 'Solyola' ran aground on the night of May 26, 2025, in the entrance of ​​the Port of Gijón, and requested assistance. The CCS Gijón of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Rígel' and the launch 'Lastres of the Cruz Roja Astur as well as a jet ski and an inflatable boat from the fire department. The jet ski transported the crew to the shore, and once the tide allowed, the 'Solyola' was refloated and towed to the marina by the 'Salvamar Rígel'.

On the afternoon of May 26, 2025, the Port Authority of Mykonos was informed that the 'Superexpress' allided with the quay and a moored tug, during the mooring operations in the port of Mykonos. The impact resulted in damage to the stern of the tugas well as to the bow of the ferry, which was was operating a scheduled route from the port of Rafina to Tinos-Mykonos-Paros-Ios-Thira and return and had 158 passengers, 11 cars, one motorcycle and 29 crew members on board. The Mykonos Port Authority banned the ship from sailing until a seaworthiness certificate was presented by the monitoring classification society. It was then granted permission to carry out a single voyage without cargo and passengers, to the shipyard area of Perama, where it berthed on May 27. The passengers destined for Tinos and Rafina were forwarded by the care of the owner company. The Mykonos Port Authority, which conducted the preliminary investigation, arrested the Captain for violation of article 291 par. 3 of the Criminal Code. "Dangerous interference with fixed-track transport, ships and aircraft". The incident caused no injuries, and no marine pollution was observed.

On May 6, 2025, the 'Rix Sail' was detained in Klaipeda with 11 deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Structural conditions - Bulkheads - cracking Damaged 2) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of knowledge 3) Pollution Prevention - Retention of oil onboard Not as required The vessel was released again on May 25 and left the port en route to Gdynia, where it berthed at the Bałtycka Baza Masowa on May 26. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591