Russia has detained the 'Green Admire' on May 18, 2025, after it left Sillamae port on May 17 at 6.40 pü.m. GMT, using a designated navigation channel that crosses Russian territorial waters. The navigation channel out of Sillamae through Russian territorial waters has been set up under an agreement between Estonia, Finland and Russia to avoid shallows in the Estonian waters. The Estonian foreign Minister Margus Tsahknaalerted NATO allies to the incident, as the incident showed that Russia continues to behave unpredictably. After the detention, the AIS signal showed obvious signs of spoofing, as is common in this region: On the afternoon of May 18 the tanker was anchored near Russia’s Hogland island in pos. 60° 02' N 027° 03' E. The ship was bound for Rotterdam with a load of Estonia’s shale oil. Vessels sailing into and out of the port of Sillamae will now be guided through Estonian territorial waters.
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RNLI LIFEBOAT 13-07
On the night of May 18, the departure of a migrant boat was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez, which deployed the emergency tug 'Abeille Normandie' (IMO: 9442421) to monitor the boat. During the monitoring, the overloaded boat broke up. The CROSS immediately broadcast a Mayday Relay message, and the tug crew launched three speedboats to rescue the occupants. The vessel was supported by British assets: the 'RNLI 13-07' ( (MMSI: 235106574)) from Dungeness, the Border Force patrol boat 'Ranger' (MMSI: 232696000) and a British aircraft present in the area, which responded to the CROSS message. At the same time, the CROSS deployed the French Navy's Dauphin helicopter based in Le Touquet with a medical team from the SMUR maritime de Boulogne-sur-Mer pm bpard- Once on site, the Dauphin hoisted the medical team aboard the 'Abeille Normandie' and searched for any other survivors. The tug's crew rescued 50 people, the RNLI's resources rescued two people, and the 'Ranger' rescued nine people. All castaways were transferred aboard the 'Abeille Normandie'. During its search of the area, the helicopter located an unresponsive person in the water. The RNLI's resources recovered and transferred him aboard the tug, where he was treated and declared deceased by the medical team. Among those rescued were a child and his mother. who were suffering from hypothermia and medevaced by the Dauphin helicopter to Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital, where they were treated. The rescued migrants were dropped off at Boulogne-sur-Mer dock and taken into care by shore based rescue services. A total of 62 people were rescued and taken into care by government services. Two of these people were airlifted to Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital, and one person died.
SAONISOS
On the morningof May 18, 2025, the Port Authority of Leros was informed about the allision of the 'Saonisos' with a quay, during stern mooring operations in the port. Following the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance from the monitoring classification society, as well as a declaration by the Master, according to whom the ferry only suffered scrapes, but no further damage at the stern, the ship was approved to execute its scheduled route to Lipsi, with 23 passengers, nine cars, one motorcycle and six trucks on board. No injuries were reported from the incident and no marine pollution was observed.
RVE 56
Broken up since 05/2025 https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3835697?navList=gallery&eni=2334716&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest&page=1
CHARLES D MCALLISTER
The 'Charles D. Mcallister' was the assistance tug during the unmooring manover of the Mexican STS 'Cuauhtémoc' on May 27, 2025, befire it allided with the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, close to the Manhattan side of the span, which connects the borough with Brooklyn. Two of the 277 people on board the STS died and others remained in critical condition. The tall sghip had departed from New York City’s South Street Seaport, with assistance of the tug, but no line connection. When it was taken towards the bridge, the tug steamed nearby, without being able to intervene further before the allision.
HMS RANGER
On the night of May 18, 2025, the departure of a migrant boat was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez, which deployed the emergency tug 'Abeille Normandie' (IMO: 9442421) to monitor the boat. During the monitoring, the overloaded boat broke up. The CROSS immediately broadcast a Mayday Relay message, and the tug crew launched three speedboats to rescue the occupants. The vessel was supported by British assets: the 'RNLI 13-07' ( (MMSI: 235106574)) from Dungeness, the Border Force vessel 'Ranger', and a British aircraft present in the area, which responded to the CROSS message. At the same time, the CROSS deployed the French Navy's Dauphin helicopter based in Le Touquet with a medical team from the SMUR maritime de Boulogne-sur-Mer pm bpard- Once on site, the Dauphin hoisted the medical team aboard the 'Abeille Normandie' and searched for any other survivors. The tug's crew rescued 50 people, the RNLI's resources rescued two people, and the 'Ranger' rescued nine people. All castaways were transferred aboard the 'Abeille Normandie'. During its search of the area, the helicopter located an unresponsive person in the water. The RNLI's resources recovered and transferred him aboard the tug, where he was treated and declared deceased by the medical team. Among those rescued were a child and his mother. who were suffering from hypothermia and medevaced by the Dauphin helicopter to Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital, where they were treated. The rescued migrants were dropped off at Boulogne-sur-Mer dock and taken into care by shore based rescue services. A total of 62 people were rescued and taken into care by government services. Two of these people were airlifted to Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital, and one person died.
SS PANTANAL
Beached at Alang as Driller One 060.3.25 towed by SPM Neel Pratap 155 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10161468438175036&set=gm.10164707430348943&idorvanity=6884293942
TAK-1
Broken up since 01.03.25 https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3838962?navList=gallery&category=70&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest
SERVIA
The 'Servia', which had a head-on collision with the river cruise ship 'De Zonnebloem' on the Rhine near Wesel at the end of March, 2025, has been sold to a German shipping company. The former 'Servia' is docked in Sluiskil. The sale of the vessel was already planned before the collision and was completed last week. The buyer is shipping company Deymann from Haren/Ems. Tge inland vessel suffered less damage than the 'De Zonnebloem'. The ship was repaired at the Kooiman Marine Group in Zwijndrecht after the incident and was then moved to a shipyard in Sluiskil, where it was given the colours of the new owner and was renamed the 'Franka Deymann'. The skipper at the time of thr collision no longer works for the forwarder from Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht. He was dismissed on the spot. The question of guilt is still open’, according to the spokesman. The water police in Duisburg reported at the time that a blood sample had been taken from the skipper because it was suspected that he had been drinking alcohol. The 52-year-old skipper was not arrested and the court case should provide more clarity. The collision caused a large hole in the hull on the port side of the passenger ship. The damage, which according to the captain amounts to approximately one million euros, will be covered by the insurance and repaired by Gerlien van Tiem BV in Druten. After 3D recordings were made of the ship, everything that was dented was cut away. The sheet metal then ended up on the quay like puzzle pieces and is now being put together. It is hope to be able to put the ship back into service at the beginning of July.
ABEILLE NORMANDIE
On the night of May 18, the departure of a migrant boat was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez, which deployed the 'Abeille Normandie' to monitor the boat. During the monitoring, the overloaded boat broke up. The CROSS immediately broadcast a Mayday Relay message, and the tug crew launched three speedboats to rescue the occupants. The vessel was supported by British assets: the lifeboat 'RNLI 13-07' ((MMSI: 235106574)) from Dungeness, the Border Force patrol boat 'Ranger' (MMSI: 232696000) and a British aircraft present in the area, which responded to the CROSS message. At the same time, the CROSS deployed the French Navy's Dauphin helicopter based in Le Touquet with a medical team from the SMUR maritime de Boulogne-sur-Mer pm bpard- Once on site, the Dauphin hoisted the medical team aboard the 'Abeille Normandie' and searched for any other survivors. The tug's crew rescued 50 people, the RNLI's resources rescued two people, and the 'Ranger' rescued nine people. All castaways were transferred aboard the 'Abeille Normandie'. During its search of the area, the helicopter located an unresponsive person in the water. The RNLI's resources recovered and transferred him aboard the tug, where he was treated and declared deceased by the medical team. Among those rescued were a child and his mother. who were suffering from hypothermia and medevaced by the Dauphin helicopter to Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital, where they were treated. The rescued migrants were dropped off at Boulogne-sur-Mer dock and taken into care by shore based rescue services. A total of 62 people were rescued and taken into care by government services. Two of these people were airlifted to Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital, and one person died.
SUPER RUNNER JET
On the evening of May 16, 2025, the Naxos Port Authority was informed that the 'Superrunner Express' lost its anchor during its second attempt to dock at the port, due to the adverse weather conditions prevailing in the area. The ship was carrying 134 passengers, five vehicles and had 38 crew members on board. The ship was operating a scheduled route from the ports of Rafina-Andros-Tinos-Mykonos-Paros-Naxos. Due to the inability to dock at the port of Naxos, the ferry remained outside the port. Subsequently, with the assistance of the tug 'Karapiperis New Generation', it finally docked at the port of Naxos, safely disembarking the passengers and vehicles. The Naxos Port Authority initially banned the ship from sailing, while upon the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance by the classification society that monitors it, the ban was lifted and the ship sailed for a single voyage without passengers to the port of Lavrio. A preliminary investigation was being conducted by the Naxos Port Authority.
VISTAR
Beached at Chittagong 17.05.25 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=23919668020997086&set=gm.10164705758013943&idorvanity=6884293942
TRADE
On May 16 af 8:45 p.m. the fire on the 'Trade' was declared out. There was no more smoke at this point. Residents were told they could open windows and doors again and turn on ventilation. If there were soot particles on the belongings, they can remove it with warm water and soap.
