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On Aug 7, 2025, at around 5:00 p.m. the medical evacuation of a crew member from the'Perla de Palamos' was requested, while the ship was sailing 5.5 nautical miles west of Llafranc. The CCS Barcelona of Salvamento Mar´itimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Sirius', which embarked the fisherman and transported him to Palamós for further medical attention ashore.

On the afternoon of Aug 6, the 'Mjølner', en route from Mjølner, allided with the quay as it was about to dock in Fur. The impact was so severe that it tore a fender off the outermost part of the pier. A piece of rubber fell off and got lodged in the propeller Divers were sent into the water to examine the damage to the ship. It was assessed that the ferry could not continue sailing. Therefore, for several hours it was impossible to get to or from Fur. The allision was due to the strong gusts of wind. A reserve ferry has been called in, the 'Mary' from the Sundsøre-Hvalpsund route at 5 p.m. The 'Mjølner' was meanwhile repaired and waiting to be approved by the Danish Maritime Authority. The ferry returned on the route on the morning of Aug 7, releasing the 'Mary'.

On the afternoon of July 29, 2025, the 'Ever Feat', en route from Navegantes, berthed in the port of Montevideo with two container bays being heavily affected, with between 30 and 40 units crushed, bent, or dislodged. At least two 40-foot containers were left hanging precariously over the vessel’s port side, risking loss overboard, after encountering forceful winds and high waves near Rio Grande do Sul. The structural damage included twisted lashing bars, crushed container walls, and visibly distorted fittings on deck. Work was started in order to secure the cargo to allow the ship to sail again. The National Port Authority (ANP) was in charge of the planning, along with the shipping company and the corresponding port operators. The Coast Guard issued a series of recommendations for prevention during the handling of containers, due to the fact that they contain fertilizers, which are classified as toxic or polluting. The cargo was being handled by the company Monteco. It was currently unknown if any of the containers fell into the water. Due to the damaged containers, each client's insurance policies were activated. As a precaution, containment and clean-up protocols were triggered alongside a full cargo review. The nature of the collapse suggested internal system stress caused by extreme rolling and pitching, possibly exceeding the vessel’s designed stability limits. Classification society surveyors boarded the ship early on July 30. Their work included verifying hull integrity, checking for leaks of hazardous materials, and examining damaged lashing equipment. The 'Ever Feat' remained stationary in Montevideo as of Aug 8. Reports with photos and video: https://www.subrayado.com.uy/buque-contenedores-danados-y-punto-caer-esta-el-puerto-montevideo-accidente-brasil-n983820 https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nacional/llego-al-puerto-montevideo-barco-que-sufrio-danos-una-tormenta-mas-20-contenedores-resultaron-danados-n6010550 https://www.elpais.com.uy/maritimas/buque-se-accidento-frente-a-rio-grande-y-llego-a-montevideo-con-los-contenedores-a-punto-de-caer-al-agua

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The 'Nuevo Xirín' suffered a rudder failure and was idisabled and adrift on Aug 7, 2025. The SAR boat 'Salvamar Sargadelos' (MMSI: 224073530) was mobilized from Ribeira (Santa Uxia) by the CCS Vigo of Salvamento Marítimo. It took the vessel in tow and safely pulled it to the port of Portonovo.

On Aug 6 at 1.30 p.m. the salvage operation commenced in order to try to refloat the 'Panagia Paravouniotissa', which had run aground on a reef n the Euboean Gulf, near the coast of Evia island. The tug 'Vernicos Scafi II (IMO: 9314349) tried tp pull the vessel off, and divers were conducting underwater inspections and supported the operation. On aug 7 the tug was joined by the 'Protug 18' (IMO: 8410213), which had left Ampelaika on Aug 6. Attempts wree being made to move the vehicles inside the ship, so that the bow could be raised from the rocks. Technicians have boarded the ferry to assess the extent of the damage. An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The captain of the ship that ran aground off the coast of Nea Styra appeared before the Chalkida prosecutor.to give his statement regarding the incident. During his testimony, he said he did not see the reef and that the ship’s rudders jammed. The captain remains in custody by order of the investigating judge at the Chalkida Port Authority, facing charges of causing a shipwreck through negligence. He has been granted a deadline to give a formal statement on Aug 8. Passengers noted a general lack of direction from the captain and its crew, saying that they helped themselves to life jackets and self-organized while waiting to be rescued. Reportsswith photos and video: https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1277370/operation-underway-to-dislodge-ferry-grounded-off-evia-coast/ https://www.thenationalherald.com/captain-of-greek-ferry-that-ran-aground-faces-port-authority/ https://www.avgi.gr/politiki/509846_tessera-eyloga-erotimata-gia-tin-prosaraxi-toy-feri-mpot-poy-zitoyn-peistikes?amp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnTQAZRdh80&t=2s https://www.cnn.gr/ellada/story/489930/ypo-kratisi-o-kapetanios-tou-feri-bot-pou-prosarakse-se-ksera-sta-nea-styra https://www.athensvoice.gr/epikairotita/ellada/917782/upo-kratisi-o-kapetanios-tou-feri-bot-pou-prosaraxe-se-xera-sta-nea-stura/ https://toedolio5.gr/2025/08/06/archise-i-epicheirisi-rymoulkisis-tou-feri-bot-pou-prosaraxe-ston-evvoiko-vinteo/ https://www.npress.gr/greece/ypo-kratisi-o-ploiarchos-tou-feri-bot-pou-prosaraxe-sta-nea-styra/ https://www.newsbomb.gr/ellada/story/1669980/nea-styra-kollisan-ta-pidalia-den-eida-tin-ksera-ti-eipe-stin-apologia-o-ploiarxos https://greekcitytimes.com/2025/08/07/nea-styra-ferry-grounding-crew-panic/

The 'Conico Atlas', part of Russia’s shadow fleet, was sold for scrap at the beginning of 2025. It was arrested in India after a failed transaction and claims by the buyer that the ship was sanctioned and misrepresented when it was being sold. The tanker was prohibited from entering Vadinar, and was then sold for demolition. It arrived at the Alang shipbreaking yard on June 16. A petition filed by Global Maritime has stopped its scrapping as the company wants to void the contract and get its advance payments. It was alleged that the tanker’s registered owner, the Tachio Trading, did not reveal that the ship had been sanctioned when they signed the deal. A 10% deposit was transferred, and then the purchaser signed a deal with the recycler Shri Gautam Ship Breaking for demolishing the ship. The customs duties, port charges, and letter of credit were also paid before the beaching process. When the Global Maritime tried to make the final payment through the Mashreq Bank, the transaction was blocked, and the companies were notified that the ship was under sanctions, flagged by authorities in the UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Switzerland and New Zealand. According to court filings, the ship’s owner refused to acknowledge the sanctions and attempted to pressure the buyer into completing the transaction. The Global Maritime was now seeking to get all agreements declared null and void and wants a money decree with interest. The BRS Shipbrokers said that it was difficult for tankers to leave the grey fleet unless sold to another grey fleet operator. Most cash buyers and recycling yards deal in U.S dollars, excluding them from the U.S banking system if the U.S government acts against such transactions in future. A few recycling yards which face a shortage of tonnage can take on grey tankers, typically at discounted prices. 15 grey tankers were scrapped between 2024 and 2025, with eight of them being linked to direct or indirect sanctions. This allows grey fleet owners to offload problematic or low-value ships. If demolition of other kinds of ships were to increase, then breakers would not accept a lot of grey tonnage due to the risks involved.

En route from Varna to Haifa with an ETA as of Aug 10, the 'Ironhide' suffered an engine failure off the coast of Karanfil Burnu during the transit of the Çanakkale Strait on Aug 5 at around 10.40 p.m. UTC. The tugs 'Kurtarma 18' (IMO: 9974890) and 'Kurtarma 19' (IMO: 9995129) were deployed to assist and took the ship in tow. It was safely moored at the Karanlık Liman anchorage in pos. 40° 02' N 026° 19' E on Aug 6 at around 2.40 a.m. The response to the incident was coordinated by the Çanakkale Vessel Traffic Services Center. As of Aug 8, the ship remained anchored off Erenköy. Video: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1952987718771982637

After a new 14-ton unit was added to the 'Finnkarken' over a two-day timeframe, which included a two-hour operation to put it in position, the ship has been undergoing a series of tests with work now taking place onboard to get the vessel ready to welcome guests back soon. Hurtigruten had to cancel a cruise of the ship to allow for the drydock. Sailing to the Norwegian coast, the 14-night cruise had been scheduled to depart from the port of Hamburg on July 25 with visits to Stavanger, Bergen, Træna, Senja, Nordkapp, Tromsø, Reine, Lofoten and Haugesund. Affected guests were offered the choice of rebooking their reservation on an alternative departure or receiving a full refund of the cruise fare. Hurtigruten also covered any additional costs incurred as a result of the cruise cancellation. The 'Finnmarken' has now been set to resume its regular cruise schedule on Aug 8, sailing from Hamburg for another voyage to Norway. At 4 a.m. UTC it left the berth at the Steinweg Terminal and shifted to Steinwerder, where it docked at 4.45 a.m. Before drydocking at the Norder Yard, a major modernization project had been undertaken while the ship spent a month in drydock at the Frederikshavn shipyard, before resuming service under its original name. Before the refit, the vessel had been sailing as the 'Otto Sverdrup', a name it gained during another refit in 2021. Report with photo: https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/08/hurtigrutens-finnmarken-gets-new-propeller-in-drydock/

On Aug 1, 2025, the 'Ever Lunar' lost approximately 50 containers, while being anchored in pos. 12° 01' S 077° 12' W in the Callao Bay, approximately 3.9 nautical miles northwest of San Lorenzo Island. The container ship had been berthed in Callao for cargo operations, but left the port due to the tsunami warning issued, without all the containers being secured. It moored on anchorage 1, where it experienced severe rolling, causing the containers at the stern to fall into the sea. One of the containers was left with half of its structure hanging off the side of the ship, while three other units lay fallen on the ship's deck. Multiple containers were floating along, spilling some of the cargo they were storing, mostly cardboards. The incident prompted a temporary closure of the Port of Callao, which halted operations at the DP World terminals, APM Terminals, and other companies operating in the area. and stopping vessel traffic in the region. Maritime security advisories were issued, and vessel movements were halted throughout the bay. The weather conditions were dense fog, overcast skies, and high humidity associated with the South Pacific Anticyclone. The National Emergency Operations Centre (Coen) of the National Institute of Civil Defence (Indeci) confirmed that the containers did not contain hazardous goods. The National Port Authority (APN) reported that recovery operations would be undertaken by specialized salvage companies under the coordination of the Maritime Authority. Fishermen and onlookers mobilized in small boats to collect drifting boxes, many still sealed, that the sea had dragged ashore. Two patrol boats, the 'Costa Sama' and 'Río Chira' (MMSI: 760001220), were deployed to secure the area while tugs 'Ram Vigo' ((MMSI: 677900000)) and 'Tiamat' ((IMO: 8112184)) were deployed to the Callao Bay to assist in removing the floating containers. The relevant authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident. The crew was safe on board. n the On the afternoon of the same day and following further technical assessments, the DICAPI announced a reduction in the alert level, establishing a partial closure (Level IV), restricting maritime traffic to the Central Zone: Callao Bay; North Zone "A": Pampilla 1, Pampilla 2, and Pampilla 3; North Zone "B": Solgas and Pure Biofuels; North Zone "C": Tralsa 1, Tralsa 2, Surfisa, Quimpac, and Zeta Gas; and South Zone: Conchán Multibuoys and Unacem Lima Docks, in addition to Ancón Bay. Later, operations throughout the port were fully restored. The recovery time for the lost boxes was expected to take between 15 and 20 days. The 'Ever Lunar' remained anchored off Callao as of Aug 8. Reports with photos: https://apam-peru.com/buque-de-evergreen-pierde-50-contenedores-en-bahia-del-callao/ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wNGoxpN5qpA https://informateperu.pe/peru/pescadores-del-callao-recogen-paquetes-flotantes-tras-caida-de-contenedores-al-mar/ https://splash247.com/evergreen-ship-loses-50-boxes-off-peru/ https://www.puentedemando.com/un-barco-de-evergreen-pierde-50-contenedores-y-provoca-el-cierre-del-puerto-de-el-callao/

The salvage operations was underway to refloat the 'Sea Lady II' in Port de Saint-Tropez by the Dutch maritime services provider HEBO Maritiemservice, The 'Hebolift 2' had arriving on site on the evening of Aug 5. The salvage effort was being supported by the DUC Diving from Urk, whose team was deploying lift bags and carrying out underwater operations. The recovery was utilising HEBO’s dedicated yacht lift set, including a large spreader beam designed to minimise further damage to the hull. If all goes according to plan, the 'Sea Lady II' will finally float under her own buoyancy. The operation is expected to be completed by the end of Aug 7 or the early morning of Aug 8. Report with photos: https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/sea-lady-ii-yacht-refloated-saint-tropez-fire

A pilot project for munitions recovery was to start on Aug 9, 2025, on the Mecklenburg Baltic coast off Boltenhagen. In 30 days, up to 15 tons of old World War II munitions were to be retrieved from the seabed at a depth of around 22 meters. The munitions will then be disposed of. The company, Baltic Taucherei- und Bergungsbetrieb (Baltic Diving and Salvage Company), in Rostock was contracted for this task, and the "Baltic Lift," was scheduled to depart Rostock on Aug 8 toward the Bay of Wismar. The majority of the 80-year-old munitions, such as grenades and rocket-propelled grenades, was likely buried under meters of sediment and mud. The 30-day operation near Großklützhöved off Boltenhagen (Rostock district) is part of the emergency program for the removal of old ammunition in the North and Baltic Seas, for which a total of 100 million euros in federal funds has been made available. The cost of the salvage off Boltenhagen is estimated at around five million euros. In the Bay of Wismar, the old ammunition was sunk together with a barge, which is why the majority of the ammunition is likely located next to the barge, which is lying bottom up. The total volume was estimated at just under 1,000 tons. The project's primary goal was to gather information about ammunition and salvage. The clearance work was to run 24/7 with the team working in two shifts of 24 employees each. On board the converted "Baltic Lift," formerly a tanker, are several submersible elevators that take the divers to a depth of 22 meters. The ammunition is pre-sorted underwater and loaded separately into crates. It is then transported by ship to Wismar, from where it is transported to a federal disposal facility.

Divers sent down to evaluate the state of the hul of the ' Panagia Paravouniotissa'm have found localized damages on a length between 10-15 metres,meaning that it was not a large continuous crack, but damages on this total area. Some repair work will have to be done before refloating the ferry. The ship has a double hull, that prevented it from sinking. The crew members have remained on board in order to participate in the salvage efforts. A specific detachment and towing plan is needed to continue the salvage operation. Besides the two tugs, an anti-pollution vessel and a Coast Guard vessel were at the scene on Aug 7. Many of the passengers were staying in hotels in the area, waiting for the ship to be refloated, so that they can get cars and personal belongings and continue their journey and vacation. Many of the passengers have complained from the very beginning that there was no official information about the incident and that they themselves found life jackets under the seats, without any guidance from the crew. Reports with photos and video: https://popaganda.gr/newstrack/greece-newstrack/paramenei-kollimeno-stin-xera-to-ploio-panagia-paravoyniotissa/ https://www.naftemporiki.gr/maritime/1991172/nea-styra-tis-epomenes-ores-to-schedio-apomakrynsis-toy-ploioy-apo-tin-xera/ https://www.ethnos.gr/greece/article/376270/entostonepomenonoronhmetaforatoyferimpotpoyepesesexeraginetaiapokatastashtonzhmion

The 'Fortune' has sparked controversy for carrying a cargo of coal destined for Hadera. The shipment violates a Colombian government decree banning coal exports to Israel, due to ongoing concerns over Israel's actions in Gaza. The ship had sailed from Colombia on July 24, 2025, with an ETA as of Aug 14. The Colombian government classifies coal as a "dual-use item", which could support military activities, in addition to its civilian use for energy production. Activists claimed that the shipment was breaching the decree issued by the Colombian president in 2024,banning exports of coal to Israel. The Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he would order the Colombian Navy to intercept vessels bound for Israel. The 'Fortune' has not broadcast the vessel's location for the past nine days.

On the morning of Aug 7, 2925,the Port Authority of Aegina was informed by the Captain of the 'Phivos' about a generator failure ahead of the departure for the execution of a scheduled route to the ports of Methana and Poros. The Port Authority of Aegina prohibited the departure of the ferry until the repair of the damage and the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance from the monitoring classification society. The 335 passengers, 36 private cars, one truck one bus and 13 motorcycles, were forwarded to their destinations with the care of the ship-owning company.

On Aug 5, 2025, the ' Trackhound' was detained in Novorossiysk with 11 deficiencies, eight of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Radio communications - Facilities for reception of marine safety inform Not as required 2) Emergency systems - Fire pump and its pipes Inoperative 3) Emergency systems - Water level indicator Inoperative 4) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management System Not as required 5) Pollution Prevention - 15 PPM alarm arrangements Not as required 6) Pollution Prevention - Other (Marpol Annex I) Other 7) Labour conditions - Morring ropes/lines and wires Not as required 8)) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Auxiliary machinery Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 7. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On July 28, 2025, a fire broke out aboard the 'Stratford' with 25 crew members on board, while sailing approximately 190 nautical miles northwest of the Yongshu Reef, northwest of Hongkong near the Nansha district, en route from Shenzhen to Nha Trang n its China–India Express 3 (CIX3) service. The distress call was forwarded by the Salvage Bureau to the South China Sea Rescue Bureau, which deployed the 'Nanhai Jiu 116', which was on a one of its ships of routine patrol nearby. A rescue helicopter was also launched for an aerial survey and in order to transmit real-time fire updates. The fire was initially located in four containers on the foreship. When the patrol boat reached the scene, it immediately used fire monitors to conduct high-intensity cooling and firefighting operations. Three professional rescue team members were dispatched aboard the container ship to conduct firefighting operations. By late that night, the flames were largely extinguished. From the night of July 30 to 31 some containers on board began to smoke and rekindle, and the area of the burning containers expanded. Rescue teams worked tirelessly day and night, repeatedly carrying out firefighting, water spraying, fire-retardant injections, and fire detection inspections. The visible flames were extinguished on July 30 at around 2 p.m. Following repeated inspections, rescue crews confirmed that no residual fire risks remained by the evening of Aug 1, securing the safety of the crew, vessel and cargo while preventing secondary disasters like marine pollution.On the afternoon of July 30, they reported the temperature in the containers had returned to normal levels, and the fire was declared extinguished. They continued to monitor for any signs of the fire reigniting. The 'Nanhai Jiu 116' escorted the vessel, which proceeded at a speed of 5.8 knots towards the port of destination, where it arrived on Aug 6. Aso f Aug 8, it remained anchored in pos. 12° 13' N 109° 13' E off Nha Trang. Report with photos: https://www.sdilogistics-shippings.com/news/another-ship-caught-fire-which-had-called-at-85172266.html

The 'Coruisk', serving on the route Mallaig-Lochboisdale, suffered a technical issue with the aft engine on Aug 7, which required the use of the berth at Mallaig. As a consequence, the scheduled 09:15 a.m. arrival at Mallaig and the 10:05 a.m. departure from Mallaig and the 10:15 a.m. sailing from Armadale, operated by the ferry 'Lochnevis' (IMO: 9209063), were cancelled. After the technical issue was successfully resolved, the previously cancelled 10:15 a.m. sailing from Armadale has been reinstated.

On July 14 the operation to refloat the 'Sea Lady II' in Saint-Tropez has started. Following the oil spill cleanup near the fire site. employees from the YDGS shipping company worked all day to raise the wreck. On the morning, several dozen lifting balloons were installed by divers around the vessel, and the water was being pumped out of the ship, which had a weight of 400 tons. The efforts were called off without success. Report with photo: https://www.varmatin.com/faits-divers/l-operation-de-renflouage-du-sea-lady-ii-a-commence-994260 https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/yacht-fire-sea-lady-ii-saint-tropez

The Terra Nova Expeditions plans to turn the former RMS 'St. Helena' into an expedition cruise ship, in order to offer “authentic small-ship adventures” in Antarctica. The company plans to start operations in late 2026. In addition to the former ship that linked the St. Helena archipelago with South Africa in the past, Terra Nova plans to operate a tall ship named the 'Icebird', which will be the first sailing expedition vessel, featuring an ice-enforced aluminum hull. The 'St Helena' has undergone an extensive refurbishment and renovation in 2022, which saw an investment of eight million pounds. The ship is currently anchored off Khor Fakkan. It had served the British overseas territory of Saint Helena for nearly three decades before being retired in 2018. The former Royal Mail Ship then briefly served as a floating armory in the Gulf of Oman before being sold to the St. Helena LLC and converted into a transportation hub for a circuit of SUV races. The Terra Nova’s inaugural sailing is currently scheduled for Dec 2026, with the 'St. Helena' embarking on an expedition cruise from Ushuaia.