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The "Alfa Watan"was detained in Mytilene on May 9, 2025, with seven deficiencies, all of which being regarded a seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Safety of navigation - Charts Not updated 2) Radio communications - SART / AIS SART Inoperative 3) Radio communications - Satellite EPIRB Inoperative 4) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Inoperative 5) Fire safety - Evaluation of crew performance Lack of training 6) Life saving Appliances - Means of recovery of life saving Appliances Inoperative 7) ISM - ISM certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on May 23 and left the port en route to Cesme Anchorage. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

THe 'Swette' (MMSI: 244740259) and 'Nautica, which had grounded at Rumst, at the confluence of the Nete and the Rupel, on May 22, 2025, were refloated at high tide- No one was injured in the incident. The maritime police were called and shipping traffic on the Rupel was halted. The Vlaamse Waterweg acknowledged that in addition to very low water, sedimentation may also have played a role in the accident on the tidal river. Report with photos: https://www.hln.be/rumst/twee-binnenschepen-weer-vertrokken-nadat-ze-vastliepen-op-rupel-in-rumst~af17460d/

On June 17 , 2025, at 1:00 p.m., the 'Astoria' will be sold b the Rotterdam District Court, Rotterdam, at the Wilhelminaplein 100 - 125 with the Intended use being demolition. Delivery “as is where is” in Rotterdam. Further information and conditions are available from the law firm Hoek Sinke Ten Katen, Hans ten Katen and Hidde Bol, Sint-Jobsweg 30-Z, 3024 EJ Rotterdam.

Beached at Aliaga 22.05.25 https://www.instagram.com/p/DKBd-JNIDtS/

On May 23, 205, there was a PAN PAN call of the 'Blue Trout' with four crew members on board, after it went adrift due to a mechanical failure and lack of wind seven nautical miles southwest of Matalascañas. The CCS Huelva of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Alkaid', which took the yacht in tow and safely pulled it to the port of Mazagón. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1925941283559776474

The 'Ocean Victory', operated by the newly formed Spanish cruise line Alma Cruceros, was detained in the Port of Malaga following a legal request from the ship's general agent, Grupo Lantimar. The ship remained docked with all crew on board while authorities and company representatives awaited the next phase of the procedure.Alma Cruceros, which began its maiden voyage on April 18, 2025, had established itself as a provider of luxury Mediterranean travel. Its inaugural itinerary departed from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and ended in Malaga, after which the company only made two additional voyages before an abrupt operational suspension. On May 9, travel agents were notified of the cancellation of a scheduled departure on May 11. Despite promises of more information, the ship has remained idle since that date. Alma Cruceros has not issued an official statement regarding the detention of the 'Ocean Victory' or the future of its cruise operations. There are reports suggesting the company could face imminent suspension of payments and the possible termination of crew contracts, although these figures have not yet been confirmed by official sources. The 'Ocean Victory' is owned by SunStone Ships and was chartered by Alma Cruceros for seasonal sailings in the Mediterranean. During the off-season, the ship was scheduled to operate under the Albatros Expeditions program in Antarctic waters. Originally conceived as a high-end product aimed at a wealthy clientele, but faced with increasing commercial pressure, the cruise line revised its pricing model, reducing weekly fares from approximately USD 6,750 per passenger to approximately USD 2,250, adopting a boutique cruise approach with broader appeal. Industry sources have linked Alma Cruceros' difficulties to a combination of complex logistical requirements and poor financial performance. These factors, combined with limited operating time and a rapid adjustment to its market positioning, appear to have contributed to the ship's current detention and the overall uncertainty surrounding the brand's viability.

Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales, the head of the Mexican navy said on May 20 during a news conference, that the pilot of the 'Cuauhtémoc' was under the supervision of authorities in New York. The ship has a training mission and is also a kind of ambassador. Therefore, all trips are done according to international rules. Manoevres from the port must be controlled by a special port pilot from the New York government. The entire maneuver that the ship made, from the moment it left the harbour until the moment of impact, was under the control of the pilot. The harbour pilot decides how the maneuver is executed “and what resources are deployed to help, The ship’s pilot had only 80 to 90 seconds to avoid the allision. Therefore, it cannot be speculated whether the resources were used properly, given the wind, the current and the distance. Why the ship suddenly backed under the bridge is still unclear. The investigation is focused on the ship's engine, said Brian Young of the National Transportation Safety Board, looking at the condition of the engine, any malfunctions and inspection reports and talking to the crew about what may have happened to the engine. Members of the public who have video evidence from the scene of the casualty may contact NTSB at witness@ntsb.gov. The 'Cuauhtémoc 'remained moored at Pier 37 on the East River as investigations continued. Salvors and surveyors have finished an initial inspection of the ship's structural condition, and have determined that it did not sustain any hull damage in the incident. This means that when weather conditions are appropriate, the tall ship can be relocated to a shipyard for repairs,

In Rumst, at the conjunction of the Nete and the Rupel, the 'Swette' enroute from Antwerp to Terneuzen, and the 'Nautica' (MMSI: 205500090) en route from Roeselare to Sète, have become stuck due to the low water level on May 22, 2025. The maritime police have been informed of the incident. One of the ships got completely stuck in the mud, while the other got stuck at the back. The two ships were located at the Veerstraat. A few years ago, the municipal authorities submitted a motion to the Flemish Waterway to ask for a buoy to be provided to mark the sandbank, but it did not respond to that. Report with photo and video: https://www.hln.be/rumst/twee-schepen-vastgelopen-in-rumst-door-laagtij-we-blijven-ijveren-voor-een-boei-als-oplossing~a0d191a8/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.de%2F

The 'Swette' and 'Nautica' (MMSI: 205500090), which had grounded at Rumst, at the confluence of the Nete and the Rupel, on May 22, 2025, were refloated at high tide- No one was injured in the incident. The maritime police were called and shipping traffic on the Rupel was halted. The Vlaamse Waterweg acknowledged that in addition to very low water, sedimentation may also have played a role in the accident on the tidal river. Report with photos: https://www.hln.be/rumst/twee-binnenschepen-weer-vertrokken-nadat-ze-vastliepen-op-rupel-in-rumst~af17460d/

On May 24
. 2025, at around 1.30 a.m. the 'MSC Elsa 3' developed a list of 26 degrees to starboard side due to flooding in one of the holds 38 nautical miles southwest of Kochi, capsized and sank on May 25 at around 7.50 a.m, spilling containers into the Arabian Sea. The vessel had departed Vizhinjam Port on May 23 en route to Kochi, carrying 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous cargo and 12 with calcium carbide, along with 84.44 metric tons of diesel and 367.1 metric tons of furnace oil. The Indian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) in Kochi launched a coordinated response. A Coast Guard’s Dornier aircraft that was deployed for aerial surveillance, spotted two liferafts with survivors. Subsequently, patrol ships and the merchant vessels 'Han Yi' and the 'MSC Silver 2' were diverted to assist. The 24 crew members were rescued safely, 21 by the Indian Coast Guard and three, including the ship’s captain who is a Russian national, and its chief engineer, by the Indian Navy’s INS 'Sujata'. The rescued crew were tended to by Coast Guard personnel. By the late evening of May 24
, 21 crew members , including nationals from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, and the Philippines, were rescued, while three senior crew members remained onboard to assist with salvage arrangements. However, the vessel’s condition deteriorated overnight. The three crew members were forced to abandon the ship and were rescued by the INS 'Sujata.' The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued a coastal alert, as containers filled with low sulfur fuel may wash ashore. An ICG aircraft with oil spill mapping tech was surveying the area. No oil spill was reported yet, but pollution response measures were fully activated to protect Kerala’s marine ecosystem. Rerports with photos: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/liberian-ship-tilts-further-containers-fall-sea-kerala-navy-rescues-3-crew-10027193/ https://indianexpress.com/article/india/container-vessel-msc-elsa-tilts-kochi-rescue-operations-10026323/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mod-confirms-sinking-of-liberian-ship-off-kochi-coast-with-640-containers-including-13-with-hazardous-cargo/article69616940.ece

The 'Isle of Mull' return was pushed back a little further. CalMac's expectation was to have the evacuation slides repaired and be ready to re- enter service by June 25. That represented a 10 day extension on the original plan, which would have seen her return by June 15. Due to the knock-on effect of delays to the 'Finlaggan's over-haul, that date was pushed back another four days to June 29. The ferry will be heading for dry-dock in Greenock on May 24, to have her new marine evacuation slides fitted. That gives five weeks to have the work done, to return just before the peak month of July. All those with affected bookings should be contacted by CalMac.

There were cancellations on the Red Funnel service of the 'Red Falcon' from East Cowes to Southampton service on the morning of May 22 due to a technical issue with the aft engine. The6 a.m. departure, the 7.30 a.m. departure from Southampton and the 9 a.m. departure from East Cowes, he 10.30 a.m. departure and the 1.30 p.m. departure from Southampton and the 12 p.m. departure and 3 p.m. departure from East Cowesg were cancelled. Red Funnel is already running a reduced timetable due to ongoing essential maintenance and engineering works. Its current two-ship service had been due to end on May 19 but will continue until at least June 8.

The 'Abeille Bourbon' has just changed its name. The tug, based in Brest, has been renamed 'VB Abeille Bretagne. The new name of this tug, which ensures the safety of the entire Atlantic coast, and in particular the Ouessant rail, was inaugurated on May 22, 2025,. VB are the initials of Vicente Boluda, president of the Spanish Boluda group, the owner of the tug since June 2024. "Bourbon" referred to the previous owner, which the group has decided to change. Report with photo: https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/societe/a-brest-le-remorqueur-abeille-bourbon-devient-officiellement-vb-abeille-bretagne-5327232

A passenger on the 'Volcán de Timanfaya', which operaaes between Almería and Melilla, fell overboard at sea on the early morning of May 19. The man fell overboard at around 2:00 a.m. while the ship was at sea. The crew immediately tried to locate the man, without success. It was then decided to resume the journey to Melilla, where the ship eventually arrived with a two-hour delay at around 8:30 a.m. The maritime rescue services took action after being alerted and have deployed a helicopter in an attempt to find the missing passenger. The searches have not yet yielded any results. An official investigation has been opened to determine the causes and circumstances of the fall into the sea.

In Rumst, at the intersection of the Nete and the Rupel, the 'Swette' (MMSI: 244740259), enroute from Antwerp to Terneuzen, and the 'Nautica', en route from Roeselare to Sète, have become stuck due to the low water level on May 22, 2025. The maritime police have been informed of the incident. One of the ships got completely stuck in the mud, while the other got stuck at the back. The two ships were located at the Veerstraat. A few years ago, the municipal authorities submitted a motion to the Flemish Waterway to ask for a buoy to be provided to mark the sandbank, but it did not respond to that. Report with photo and video: https://www.hln.be/rumst/twee-schepen-vastgelopen-in-rumst-door-laagtij-we-blijven-ijveren-voor-een-boei-als-oplossing~a0d191a8/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.de%2F

The "CR Tethys" was detained in Tauzhou, Jiangsu, on May 23, 2025, with eight deficiencies, three of which being regarded a seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Dangeroos goods - Tmeperature control Not as required 2) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management System Not as required 3) Radio communications - Reservce source of energy Not as required The vessel was released again on May 24. The last detention was on Jan 2, 2025, in Kandla with 19 deficiencies for five days. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

arrived Aliaga Anchorage 22.05.25 https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ8UYbDoDwG/?img_index=1

The "Volodymyr Vorobyov" was detained in Tekirdag on May 8, 2025: Detained in Tekirdag with 47 deficiencies, seven of which being regarded a seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fixed fire exthinguishing installation Missing 2) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system' Not properly maintained 3) Fire safety - Remote Means of control (Machinery spaces) Inoperative 4) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangements for survival craft Not properly maintained 5) Life saving Appliances - Emergency equipment for 2-way communications Batteries expires 6) Structural conditions - Steering gear Not properly maintained 7) Alarm - General alarm Inoperative. The vessel was released again on May 21 and headed to Altinova, where it arrived on May 22 for permanent repairs. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The 'Carnival Splendor's crew have rescued four people, including two Australians, bloggers with a YouTube page called Sailing Barking Cat, stranded on the disabled catamaran 'LA Vita' off the coast of New Caledonia on May 22, 2025. The cruise ship was alerted by the MRCC in Noumea, of the boat's distress call at about midnight, After sailing the coast of Australia, the couple were heading to Fiji, with two French bulldogs and a mini husky in tow. Joined by another couple, a German and an Italian, they set off on May 14, but their engine failed and the mast broke in bad weather, leaving them adrift at sea at night. The cruise ship headed to the location and rescued them within five hours. They got food, water and medical assistance. The 'Carnival Splendor' had left Sydney on May 19 on an eight-day round trip cruise to Vanuatu and New Caledonia. The rescued sailors were dropped off in Noumea. Report with photos: https://www.9news.com.au/national/cruise-ship-rescues-four-people-and-three-dogs-from-boat-stranded-off-new-caledonia/b11c6b8f-0781-4cfc-a410-5475fde9206a https://7news.com.au/news/dream-sailing-trip-becomes-nightmare-at-sea-for-four-people-and-three-dogs-before-cruise-ships-comes-to-rescue--c-18779087

Two Russian fishing companies, including the whitefish giant Norebo, are suspected of having participated in a Russian-state espionage program. Now the EU is imposing sanctions. The "Taurus" and the shipping company are accused of extensive espionage in the EU. The Murmansk-based "Norebo JSC" and "Murman Seafood" are accused of carrying out espionage and sabotage against critical infrastructure, such as undersea cables in the Baltic Sea. The EU claims that the vessels of the two shipping companies have been involved in monitoring both civilian and military infrastructure in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Norebo is also said to have received several loans from the Russian state-owned bank Sberbank.