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The 'Aanya' was boarded by five perpatrators, armed with knives, about 8.6 nautical miles off Pulau Iyu Kecil, while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore on June 14, 2023, at 2.55 a.m. in pos.1° 8.28' N 103° 29.19' E. No crew members were injured, but the robbers stole one portable SCBA compressor.

On June 24 at 6 a.m. the 'Wan Hai 503' remained under tow at position 10°12.80'N, 074°58.47'E, approximately 71 nautical miles from the Indian coast, maintaining a slow westerly drift at 0.5 knots on a course of 289°. The vessel remained hydrostatically stable with no significant change in draft or list, though a consistent 4.4° list to port side was observeed. Latest thermal imaging indicated a general cooling trend across structural frames, with temperatures ranging between 27°C to 37°C. However, smoke conditions remained concerning, with light white smoke at Bay 14, dense grey and black smoke between Bays 27-33, and white smoke emanating near Bay 37-39. Salvage teams have commenced onboard inspections under challenging weather conditions, focusing on dewatering the engine room, securing the forecastle for further tow arrangements, and fire management. The 'Boka Winger', 'Saroja Blessing' and 'Water Lily' continued to maintain boundary cooling, fire watch, and transportation of salvage personnel and equipment. The 'Offshore Warrior' was holding the primary tow connection to maintain the vessel's position. Salvage resources have been augmented with the recent arrival of the 'Saksham', which was carrying essential Yokohama fenders, submersible pumps, portable generators, and firefighting gear to enhance operational safety and facilitate onboard dewatering. A combination of pneumatic, submersible, and independent power-pack driven pumps were now staged for immediate deployment in the engine room. Salvage divers and senior personnel have boarded to assess the vessel's internal conditions, especially in critical areas such as the forecastle and accommodation sections. The CO₂ fire suppression system onboard remained operational, offering contingency options for isolated fire outbreaks within the cargo holds. The vessel's structural condition remains broadly stable, with no major deterioration observed; however, the presence of intermittent smoke and gas pockets within the cargo holds necessitated continued vigilance. The salvage master has confirmed safe but restricted access to the forecastle and underdeck passage on the port side, while starboard access remained unsafe due to high gas concentrations. Dewatering of the engine room was a high priority, with equipment deployment commencing as soon as weather conditions allow. Plans for reinforcing the towline system were in progress, with new towing arrangements being prepared on site. The Directorate has directed that the casualty be progressively towed further offshore, aiming for a minimum 100 nautical mile buffer from the Indian coast and Lakshadweep islands within the next 72 hours. The salvors have been instructed to expedite stabilisation works, with particular emphasis on relocating the vessel towards a southeasterly direction to minimise coastal and environmental risks. Coordination efforts for potential ports of refuge continued to secure a suitable location for final salvage operations, including bunker removal and structural repairs. Contingency discussions were also ongoing with alternate ports, given the evolving risk scenario.

The 'Biotrans' has been broken up in 2024 at the recycling yard of Fosen Gjenvinning, Stokksund, Trøndelag,

The 'Stena Vision', serving on the route Rosslare-Cherbourg, was operating with one engine down on June 25, 2025. The ferry was running about six hours behind schedule. Thr next return trip from Cherbourg, departing on the evening, has been cancelled as well as the sailing from Rosslare on June 26.

arrived Chittagong Anchorage 23.06.25

arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage 25.06.25

A fire broke out aboard the 'Federal II', which was undergoing repair in Batam, on the afternoon of June 24, 2025, killing four workers and injuring five others. The tanker, which was serving as a floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit, was docked at ASL Shipyard at the time of the incident. The fire erupted while workers were inside the ship’s oil storage tanks. They were carrying out the task of cutting steel plates. All nine were Indonesians carrying out repair work on the vessel. Of the five survivors, four suffered severe burns and were receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. Emergency crews battled the flames for several hours before bringing the fire under contro by the ASL Shipyard’s internal safety team. It was suspected that a leak of flammable gas or vapor may have triggered the blaze, contributing to the rapid spread of the fire. The exact cause of the fire remained under investigation. The aframax is owned by Indonesia-registered PT Eastern Jason and under full management of Monaco-based International Andromeda Shipping. Report with photos and video: https://splash247.com/deadly-fire-engulfs-tanker-in-batam-shipyard/

After the 'Tysfjord', serving on the route Jektvik–Kilboghamn Route, suffered a main engine failure on June 21, there has been intensive work to find the cause of the problem and to resolve the problem at the quay in Sandnessjøen. If everything goes according to plan, the ferry will return on the A-route before the weekend of June 28/29. If there are changes to the plan, the operator Reis Nordland would provide updated information.

On the evening of June 24, 2025, the Port Authority of Kalymnos was informed by the captain of the 'Blue STar 2', which was operating a scheduled route from the port of Kos to the port of Leros, about the ship's emergency approach to the port of Kalymnos, in order to transport a 73-year-old passenger to the General Hospital of Kalymnos, due to a possible drowning incident. Upon the ship's arrival at the port of Kalymnos, the victim was transported by an ambulance to the General Hospital of Kalymnos, where she was pronounced dead. The Kalymnos Port Authority, which was conducting the preliminary investigation, ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Forensic Medical Service of the Dodecanese.

On June 25, 2025, the 'Liza Marleen' got stuck under the Oosterdok railway bridge in Amsterdam. The ship was on its way from the IJ to the Oosterdok. After alliding with the bridge, the ship lost control and drifted perpendicularto the fairway. The entire wheelhouse was dented and windows were broken. The ship was to be towed away in the afternoon. It appeared that it had no passengers on board. None of the crew members were injured. Report with photo: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/06/25/passagiersschip-liza-marleen-vaart-klem-onder-amsterdamse-spoorbrug/

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The "Kokoo," seized in the Autonomous Port of Nouméa on Feb 8, has been declared abandoned on April 30. Its 13 crew members were also abandoned on board and cared for by the state. Six Chinese sailors were repatriated on June 21. Seven Burmese sailors were still awaiting treatment. The vessel had been detained due to serious safety defects, endangering the crew and the marine environment, after it was seized by customs for tobacco smuggling. With no response from the shipowner or the Tanzanian flag authorities, the vessel was declared abandoned. Without a shipping agent, the 13 crew members were faicing a deteriorating situation with no resources (food and hygiene) and no wage payments due to their abandonment, and no dockside security, as normally provided by an agency, due to lack of funding. The local community ensured their food and medical care. The vital support of the representative association of New Caledonian seafarers (Synmar NC), in conjunction with international organizations (IMO/ILO) and the ITF, was particularly decisive in managing the case, which resulted in the partial repatriation. Steps were continuing for the repatriation of the seven Burmese sailors still on the ship.

The two stateless tankers 'Sierra' (IMO: 9522324) and 'Naxos', inbound to the Russian oil operations in the Baltic, were spotted sailing with the Russian Steregushchy-class corvette 'Boikiy'. following the increasing effort by the Baltic nations and the EU to crack down on the shadow fleet, and after after Estonia recemtöy jad attempted to inspect another tanker that was suspected of being stateless. The 'Bolky' had disguised itself using a fake ID signal while transiting through the English Channel with the two sanctioned tankers, a BBC. It broadcast the fake ID code as it passed through the Channel on June 21. The ship had left West Africa in June, where it had been taking part in a diplomatic mission and docked in Conakry. The corvette left the port without activating its AIS. However, a vessel travelling under the generic identification number 400000000 - a code sometimes used by vessels who want to alert others to their presence for safety reasons without identifying themselves - was seen briefly near the Canary Islands. The location was consistent with the time it could have taken the 'Boikiy' to travel the 200 kilometres from Conakry. The 'Boikiy' was later joined by the two tankers which had made their way from India through the Suez Canal and across the Mediterranean. The three vessels rendezvoused at the mouth of the Channel on June 20. Here, the Russian naval vessel appeared again in radar-based and optical satellite images. The 'Naxos' had reached the entrance to the Channel several days earlier than the other ships, and waited for the warship before proceeding into the channel. The Royal Navy shadowed the 'Boikiy' as it passed through the Channel. The vessels have since reached the Kattegat, but neither tanker was showing an accurate destination on its AIS. Both the 'Sierran' and the 'Naxos' been sanctioned by the UK, and one also by the EU. The tankers are linked to companies in Dubai and India. The 'Naxos' has been alternately using the name 'Selva ', displaying Palau as its flag, after previously showing Panama. In 2022, it reported registry first in the Marshall Islands and later in St. Kitts and Nevis. The 'Sierra' is displaying a flag of Malawi after having been registered in São Tomé & Principe in 2023 and before in Barbados and Gabon. Until 2022, the vessel was named 'Suvorovsky Prospect', managed by Russia’s Sovcomflot. The corvette appeared to be employed for various escort duties of merchant ships.In mid-May, it was spotted escorting the Russian-flagged cargo vessels 'Siyanie Severa' and 'Patria', while they headed south into the Atlantic Ocean. In March and in early May, the UK's Royal Navy tracked the warship along with merchant ships during transits of the English Channel. Last week, Denmark identified another stateless tanker inbound to Russia. The Danish Maritime Authority reported that the tanker had misled the authorities, reporting it was registered in Comoros. Denmark tracked the vessel into and out of the Baltic but did not attempt to stop it. Other countries, including Sweden, have vowed to increase their efforts if the stateless tankers enter their territories. The EU and UK have also increased the number of tankers they have listed. Report with photos: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62gq6y62d1o

On June 25, 2025, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its report into the grounding of the 'Tom Frazier' on a submerged jetty in the Ohio Riveon Feb 10, 2024, after the captain navigated too close to the riverbank. The tug was pushing 15 empty hopper barges near Portsmouth, Ohio, when it struck the stone jetty, causing significant damage to the vessel’s hull plating, framing, and bulkheads. The incident resulted in the flooding of several compartments and damages estimated at more than $250,000. The NTSB investigators found that while approaching the U.S. Grant Bridge, the captain made passing arrangements with another tow, the 'Debi Sharp', which was downbound pushing 25 barges. To facilitate this passing, the captain maneuvered the 'Tom Frazier' to port, towards the right descending bank of the river. The maneuver was outside the charted 9-foot-depth contour line and too close to two stone jetties, which were submerged at the time. The jetties were charted on the electronic navigation chart and visible on the vessel’s electronic charting system, but the captain did not identify the hazard. The river level was 19.2 feet at the Portsmouth gauge, completely submerging the stone jetties that extended approximately 55 feet from the riverbank. These structures, designed to protect nearby marinas from current and debris, were marked on navigation charts. The vessel began taking on water after grounding, developing a starboard list as the engine room flooded. All nine crew members were safely evacuated to shore by local first responders, individuals ashore, and crews from nearby vessels. Despite having 71,694 gallons of diesel fuel and various oils onboard, the environmental impact was limited to approximately five gallons of oil released during engine room dewatering operations. The 'Tom Frazier' remained aground for three days until rising water levels assisted salvage operations on Feb 13. The vessel was then towed to a drydock in South Point, Ohio. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the location where the incident occurred is commonly used by upbound vessels to make way for downbound vessels, which have right-of-way when navigating the bridges in the area. Full report: https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/DCA24FM024.aspx

On June 25 at noon, the Port Authority of Alonissos was informed that during the arrival of the 'Super Star' at the port of Alonissos, fluctuations in speed and incomplete combustion in the port side main engine were detected. The ferry was operating a scheduled route from the port of Volos to Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonissos and return with 175 passengers on board. The Port Station of Alonissos banned the ship from sailing until the presentation of a certificate of seaworthiness from the monitoring classification society. 130 passengers,eight cars, four trucks and two passenger cars destined for Skopelos, Skiathos and Volos, were forwarded to their destinations on other scheduled ships.

On June 25, 2025, Salvamento Maritimo deployed a Helimer 201 helicopter to evacuate a crew member from the "Ciudad de Valencia," 146 miles northeast of the port of Arrecife, Lanzarote. The response was coordinated by the CNCS (National Commissions of Science and Technology) in Madrid, Las Palmas, and Tenerife. The crew member was transferred to Arrecife, Lanzarote, where he was treated by a medically equipped ambulance for admission to a hospital on the island of volcanoes. The ferry, chartered by Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea for the Cádiz-Canarias route, was sailing towards Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura).

arrived Chittagong Anchorage 23.06.25

arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage 25.06.25

The ‘Betim’, serving the Chorao route, remained submerged at its dock at Chorao on June 25. The authorities have initiated salvage operations, but the retrieval process was delayed due to technical and logistical challenges. Machinery was being mobilised. A pontoon crane with pumps has already arrived at the site. Two additional pontoons were expected to reach on June 25 by 11 p.m. The river navigation department (RND) planned to start the salvage on June 26. The ferry sank after one of its tanks got flooded. Preliminary investigations by the RND suggested that the incident could have been caused by an inadequate drainage from the tanks, particularly the air tanks positioned at the bottom of the vessel. These air tanks are critical for maintaining the buoyancy of the ship. On June 23, the fire brigade had tried to assist in getting the ship afloat, deploying large water pumps to try and drain the water from the vessel. However, despite their efforts, the vessel could not be raised.