ADM dock workers have been allowed to strike for the neglected crew of the 'Caravos Liberty', which had arrived in Rotterdam on July 4, 2024, en route from Santana, to unload soybeans at the ADM terminal. The dock workers stopped unloading the bulk carrier out of sympathy for the ship's crew were within their rights. This was decided by the summary proceedings judge in Rotterdam.
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LEROSEXPRES
The owner company of the 'Leros Express' informed on Aug 5, 2024, that due to damage to the ship, it would not execute the scheduled routes until further notice. The Port Authority of Leros was informed by the Master of the ship about a fault that occurred in the generator during the preparation of the ship to run a route from the port of Agia Marina on the route Leipsos – Patmos – Arkios – Agathonisi – Pythagorion Samos and return. The Port Authority banned the ferry from sailing until repairs were carried out and a certificated of class maintenance presented by the monitoring classification society.
ALFA NERO
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has successfully sold the 'Alfa Nero' for more than €36 million. The Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance confirmed that the Antigua Port Authority "has successfully completed the sale and the expeditious removal of the yacht from our jurisdiction. The vessel had been anchored in Antigua since February 2022. It belonged to a Russian oligarch targeted by Western sanctions. After seizing it in April 2023, the government put it up for auction. The American tech mogul Eric Schmidt initially won the bid with a $67 million offer, but later pulled out, citing legal complications. The new buyer’s name has not been disclosed. The proceeds from the sale will be used to meet various obligations, including the settlement of outstanding debts to creditors and crew since the yacht's arrival. In addition to covering these debts, a portion of the proceeds will be allocated to cover the $220 million funding gap recorded for the first half of 2024. The government also planned to assess the economic impact of the vessel's extended presence. An assessment that will determine all damages incurred over the past 24 months, with the aim of ensuring accountability and preventing similar events in the future.
MSC ARIES
The three remaining Filipino crew members of the 'MSC Aries', have been released by the Iranian authorities. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) made the announcement on Aug 3. The MSC Aries was seized by Iranian authorities on April 13 while navigating the Strait of Hormuz, near the Gulf of Oman. Iran claimed that the container ship had links to Israel, coinciding with a mass drone attack launched by Iranian forces against Israel.
XIN A
On the night uf Aug 3, 2024, Salvamento Maritimo has coordinated the rescue of three people who were adrift in a rubber boat tonight, after having left La Restinga (south of the Canary Islands) to fish. The Center received an alert from a friend of the people, who had not heard from them for three days and believed they could be adrift. A few minutes after the call, maritime controllers managed to contact the inflatable boat by satellite phone, so the crew of the boat explained that they had not been able to ask for help because the SOS button on the phone, which also hadno credit, did not work, although they have a battery and the possibility of recharging it. After providing its position, almost 600 kilometres southwest of La Restinga, Salvamento Marítimo started looking for ships in the area, and finally the 'Xin An Ning' was diverted towards the position of the inflatable boat. At 9:04 am, theship reported that after locating the boat, it had rescued the three people on board in good health and continued its journey to the port of Río Haina. Report with photo:
KM HASIL BAHARI 7
The KM 'Hasil Bahari 7' caught fire on July 31, 2024, at around 11.10 a.m. WIB while docked at the PT Dok Bina Vista pier in Wajok Hilir Village, Jongkat District, Mempawah Regency. The fire was caused by repairs of an expansion pipe leak in the engine room by the ship's crew. The crew cut the pipe using a cutting lamp until sparks were emitted, which then hit oil spilled on the floor of the engine room. As a result, the sparks ignited. Thick smoke appeared from inside the engine room,, and the crew rushed to extinguish the fire so thatit would not spread further, using water and fire extinguishers. However, the smoke became thicker until the crew asked for help from the local fire department. Six fire trucks from the BPAJ Jongkat, Jungkat Raya Fire Department and Siantan Fire Department arrived at the scene of the fire. The firefighters were able to immediately put out the fire. Report with photo: https://pontianakpost.jawapos.com/mempawah/1464931674/kapal-km-hasil-bahari-7-terbakar-di-jongkat-begini-kronologinya
MINCK
On the morning of Aug 5, a boat departure in the Gravelines sector was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez, which deployed the PSP 'Cormoran' to relocate the boat and check the situation. The crew noticed that the boat, which was continuing on its route, was refusing assistance from the patrol boat, which then continued to monitor it. Later in the morning, the boat stopped, and the many people on board asked to be rescued. The crew of the patrol boat started to embark them. At the same time, the CROSS Gris-Nez deployed the 'Minck' to reinforce the PSP 'Cormoran'. Once on site, the 'Minck' picked up the shipwrecked people and transferred them to the PSP 'Cormoran'. In total, 74 people were rescued and then dropped off in Calais, where they were taken care of by the shore based rescue services and the border police.
SALVAMAR MIMOSA
On Aug 5 a fire broke out on board the motor boat 'Nepal', which was anchored in Ses Covetes (southeast of Mallorca. The crew members jumped into the water and were rescued by a well-maintained beach rescue jet ski. The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Mimosa' to the scene. Finally the boat sank, and a coastal cleaning boat was mobilized to collect any possible remains. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1820471857650307416
ULTRA GALAXY
Oil spill clean-up efforts were under way after the 'Ultra Galaxy' broke up into four pieces. About eight tonnes of oil have already been recovered, and further efforts were being made to extract the remaining fuel from the vessel. A public service vehicle was waiting for the right time to heat up and extract the remaining fuel from the vessel. The Samsa, in cooperation with Panama, sennt a surveyor and technical experts on Aug 4 to conduct investigations. The experts were expected to arrive at Samsa's office in Saldanha Bay, where the ship's crew was offloaded and initially interviewed. Richard Roberson, the salvage master at SMIT International, said materials recovered from the shoreline included empty cargo bags, vessel debris, oil residue and contaminated sand. Report with photo: https://headtopics.com/za/massive-west-coast-oil-spill-mop-up-under-way-after-mv-56865899
SAONISOS
On the afternoon of July 4, 2024,, the Port Authority of Paros was informed that the 'Saonisos' experienced an increase of the temperature in the starboard side main engine, due to the presence of sand in the suction filters, while executing the scheduled route from the port of Naxos to the port of Paros. The crew carried out cleaning procedures. and the ship safely docked at the port of Parikia. The passengers were forwarded to their destination by the ship's owning company.
DENEBOLA
Sold to Beaumont Breakers https://maritime-executive.com/article/maryland-briefly-close-bridge-as-marad-reserve-vessel-losses-steering
ARIEL
On the afternoon of Aug 2, the Port Authorities of Kymi, Skyros and Karystos were informed about a mechanical failure of the 'Aries' about 21 nautical miles southeast of Skyros. The ship was ballasting from Perama for Alexandroupoli with 12 crew members on board The tug 'Apollon' was tasked to assiust and towed the ship safely to the anchorage of Lavrio. The Central Port Authority of Lavrio, which was conducting the preliminary investigation, banned the ship from sailing until a certificate of seaworthiness was presented by the monitoring classification society.
PSP CORMORAN
On the morning of Aug 5, a boat departure in the Gravelines sector was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez, which deployed the PSP 'Cormoran' to relocate the boat and check the situation. The crew noticed that the boat, which was continuing on its route, was refusing assistance from the patrol boat, which then continued to monitor it. Later in the morning, the boat stopped, and the many people on board asked to be rescued. The crew of the patrol boat started to embark them. At the same time, the CROSS Gris-Nez deployed the 'Minck' to reinforce the PSP 'Cormoran'. Once on site, the 'Minck' picked up the shipwrecked people and transferred them to the PSP 'Cormoran'. In total, 74 people were rescued and then dropped off in Calais, where they were taken care of by the shore based rescue services and the border police.
MSC IRIS
Beached at Alang 03.08.24 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10160390159570036&set=pcb.10163235979963943
SALVAMAR BETELGEUSE
On Aug 4 at 9.09 p.m. the skipper of the sailing yacht 'Arminel II' reported that the engine had failed and that the ship was adrift due to a lack of wind 5.5 nautical miles from Cabo Prior/Ferrol. The 'Salvamar Betelgeuse' was tasked to assist and towed it to the Marina Coruña, where it was safely docked at 12.17 a.m. on Aug 5.
MT TERRA NOVA
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will verify if the tankers 'Terra Nova' and' Jason Bradley' as well as grounded 'Mirola 1' were engaged in oil smuggling activities. The PCG Bataan station was coordinating with other government agencies to determine the veracity of reports that the three vessels that encountered mishaps in Bataan were involved in a scheme called “paihi.” The “paihi” takes place when oil from large vessels is transferred to smaller craft while at sea to avoid paying taxes. They have also begun coordinating with other agencies and were checking on the previous citations of the three vessels. Right now they were focused on the clean-up and containment of the oil spill. Two teams have been formed in relation to the oil spill. One team, of which he is part, took care of the response and containment of the oil spill; while the other team, the Marine Casualty Investigation (MCI) was in charge of determining the cause of the incident. It is made up of officers from the PCG and the Maritime Industry Authority and has started its investigation.
DRIADE
On Aug 3, 2024, the 'Driade' suffered failure in the hydraulic system for opening the stern hatch. kit was decided to disembark the passengers from a side opening after the ferry was positioned parallel to the dock. The incident occurred while the crew were trying to unlock the hatch. When it opened, one of the chains that secured it, together with pistons and a hinge to the hull, broke. A catamaran was hit, but the crew of two remained unharmed. The Ischia Port Authority launched an investigation and coordinated the interventions to secure the area, with inspectors also on site. Thanks to the intervention of divers and a crane, the hatch has been put back in place, allowing cars and trucks to disembark. The ship will be repaired in Naples..
ICON AMARA
An engine room explosion aboard the ‘Icon Amara’, which was sailing 23 nautical miles from the coast of Samalaju in Bintulu, Serawak, killed two people, the oiler George Ngilah, 24, from Sibu, and the assistant engineer Mumamad Firdaus Abdull Fatah, 35, in Samalaju waters, Bintu, Sarawak, on Aug 2,2 2024, at 10.40 p.m. when the ship was heading to the Patricia platform. Another crew member was seriously injured. Two more victims were transferred onto the JM ‘Purmama’ for initial treatment. The main door of the engine room was ripped out. Three ambulances rushed to the Bintulu port jetty, to where the ship was towed after the incident. Five ambulances from the Bintulu hospital as well as the fire brigade were also deployed to assist. The injured seafarer was taken to the Nyabau hospital. The remains of the engineer arrived at the Kuala Lumpur Airport, Sepang, on Aug 5 at around 4 a.m., and then taken to Kampung Parit, where he was buried at the Jay Muslum Cemetery in Matang Jelutong. Report with photos: https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/dua-maut-dalam-letupan-di-dalam-kapal-di-perairan-bintulu-481878