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Two men have been seriously injured following an explosion on the 'Bow Hercules' at the Shannon Foynes Port in County Limerick on June 24, 2025. They were carrying out routine maintenance on the ship when a gas cylinder exploded at around 6.30 p.m. Emergency services, including gardaí and paramedics, attended to the scene. One man has been brought by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick, while the second man was brought by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital. Operations at the port were suspended during the rescue operation. The cause of the accident was being investigated by the relevant authorities, while the matter on board the ship has been made safe, with the Port resuming operations later the night, Report with photos: https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0624/1520151-foynes-incident/

The "Cuauhtémoc," was transferred to a second shipyard, the Caddel Shipyard in Staten Island, on the afternoon of June 23 in order to continue its repairs. It had stayed for two weeks at the GMD shipyard in Brooklyn, where it had been for two weeks. Prior to ithe start of repairs, the sail training ship had remained docked for 20 days at Pier 36 in Manhattan, near the allision site at the Brooklyn Bridge.

On June 25, 2025, at 4.46 a.m. a fire broke out aboard the 'Jannie', in pos. 51° 49' N 004° 48' E, while en route to Werkendam, in Nieuwegein near the Beatrix lock. The fire brigade from the Nieuwegein-South fire station was mobilized to the fore port dike and deployed two vehicles to fight the fire. The police also attended. Ambulance personnel was present on site to check any crew members of the ship for smoke inhalation. Due to the rapid response from the emergency services, the fire was quickly brought under control. Nothing was known at this time about the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage. Further investigations were underway. Reports with photos: https://omroeplekstroom.nl/scheepsbrand-aan-voorhavendijk-in-nieuwegein-snel-onder-controle/ https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/nieuws/3911712/112-nieuws-treinverkeer-opnieuw-verstoord-brand-op-schip-nieuwegein-steekpartij-bij-jaarbeursplein

The 'Solong' is being taken to the Galloo shipyard in Ghent for dismantling after being badly damaged on March 10 in the allision with the tanker 'Stena Immaculate', which was anchored off Grimsby. Galloo is also the buyer of the decommissioned Dutch cruise ship 'Astoria'. The burnt-out 'Solong' was towed to Aberdeen after the allision. The wreck is expected to arrive at the shipyard in Ghent at the end of July or beginning of August. ‘First, everything regarding the export permit from Scotland has to be arranged. The fire, however, has left only steel.

On the evening of June 21,.2025, the 'Muazezz K', enroute from Abu Qir to Koper, rescued 501 migrants from a troubled fishing boat 49 nautical miles south of Crete. The Port Authorities of Agia Galini, Kala Limeni, Kokkinos Pyrgos and Paleochora were informed by the Greek Coastguard about the boat in difficulties, and a patrol bpat. a öofebpat, the opffshore ship 'Path', a Navy Frigate and three passing ships were asked to assist. After the fishing vessel was located, the 'Muazzez K' picked up the occupants with the assistance of the patrol boat and the lifeboat. Subsequently, they were transported to the Messara Bay anchorage, where they were transferred to the rescue resources and safely taken to the port of Agia Galini. Subsequently, they were transferred to a temporary accommodation facility in Rethymno, accompanied by Coastguard officers. During the preliminary investigation conducted by the Rethymno Port Authority, in collaboration with the Directorate of Security and Protection of Maritime Borders, four (Egyptian nationals, aged 21, 36, 21 and 20, were identified as the human traffickerand were arrested for violating article 83 of Law 3386/2005 “Illegal entry into the country”, article 25 of Law 5038/2023 “Facilitation”, article 45 of the Criminal Code “Aid” and article 306 of the Criminal Code “Exposure”. According to a statement by the survivors, they had set off in the evening hours of June 20 from the coast of Tobruk, Libya. The Directorate of Security and Protection of Maritime Borders, in collaboration with the Port Authority of Rethymno, was analyzing and processing in depth all the information that has emerged and was investigating the possible expansion of the activities of the members of the organization in question, as well as its collaboration with other members of organized crime groups, with the same or similar activities. Report with photo: https://www.hcg.gr/el/epikairothta/entopismos-kai-diaswsh-501-allodapwn-sth-8alassia-perioxh-notia-ths-krhths/

Due to a medical emergency aboard the 'Clansman', serving on the route Oban-Coll-Tiree on June 24 , the scheduled 3:00 p.m. sailing from Oban was be delayed arriving into Coll. A further update was to be provided when possible.

On June 23, 2025, the 'Navashino', carrying a cargo of wheat, ran aground of the Volga River along the Balakhna cargo route at kilometre mark 874. No injuries were reported. The hull remained intact, and no oil spills were detected. The ship has since been refloated and safely removed from the shallow area with the assistance of a pusher tug. The Nizhny Novgorod Transport Prosecutor's Office started conducting an inspection of compliance with the requirements of the legislation on navigation safety.

The 'Carnival Liberty' will not be returning to service as scheduled after its dry dock stay. Recent changes have led to the unexpected cancelation of its July 6, 2025, sailing from New Orleans. Guests booked on the now-canceled voyage received email notifications. The change in plans was due to a worker’s strike at the shipyard in Cádiz. After negotiations with strikers, the ship was moved to the Chantier Naval de Marseille on June 22 with an ETA as of June 24 in order to complete the trfurbishment work. The canceled voyage was a 7-night Bahamas itinerary from New Orleans, with scheduled stops at Key West, Freeport, and Nassau. The July 13 sailing – a 7-night Western Caribbean itinerary – remained on schedule. - Full Refunds: All booked guests will automatically receive a full refund for their cruise fare, port taxes, and any pre-paid add-ons, such as gratuities, internet connectivity, drink packages, and shore tours. Refunds will be processed back to the original form of payment. - Future Cruise Credit (FCC): In addition to the full refund, Carnival is providing a 100% future cruise credit (FCC) for the cruise fare. This credit must be redeemed no later than June 30, 2026, and can be used on any Carnival cruise, allowing guests to rebook on any ship, homeport, itinerary length, or sailing date. - Airfare Reimbursement: Carnival will also reimburse guests up to $200 per person for non-refundable airfare or air change fees, provided supporting documentation is submitted for consideration.

On June 25, the second mate of the 'Ali Aykin', who was the officer on watch when the ship ran aground off Klagshamn on May 25 was charged with gross negligence in maritime traffic. According to the prosecution. the accident happened because the man was scrolling on his mobile phone. .The man, who is in his 45s, was arrested and later remanded in custody on suspicion of gross negligence in maritime traffic. It was also found out that the man was navigating the ship in the dark without a working echo sounder and without support from a lookout or commander, insted using his mobile phone at the same time. The evidence consisted of, among other things, interviews with the crew, ship data and extracts from the sea chart. The prosecutors, besides questioning the crew and taking documents from the ship were also making a damage documentation of the ship’s bottom and checking what the weather was like at this time to see if it had any impact,. No oil leak occurred when the ship ran aground. The 'Ali Aykin', en route from Gdansk to Setúbal, was loaded with scrap metal. There were also 69 tos of diesel oil on board. On June 3, the ship was salvaged and piloted into the port of Malmö for inspections and repairs. The 'Ali Aykin' has remained stationary in the port since.

The salvage of the mast of the s"Bayesian," began on June 24 in the waters off the fishing village of Porticello near Palermo. The 75-meter-long mast is to be raised to the surface within three days, according to the London-based company TMC, which has been tasked with salvaging the yacht. The mast, which was severed last week and left on the seabed, is being salvaged using the floating crane platform "Hebo Lift 2." Judiciary authorities were continuing to investigate the causes of the accident. In addition to the loss of human life, the cause of the accident is at great expense. According to rough estimates, insurers will have to raise at least $150 million. After the "Bayesian" was successfully raised on June 21and carefully placed on a steel cralde in the port of Termini Imerese, the public prosecutor's office and experts now have access to the wreck, which will be thoroughly examined in the coming days. Plans include inspections of the hull. However, access to the ship's interior will not be possible for about two weeks for safety reasons, as toxic gases may have formed during the long period under water. At the same time, the fuel tank, which still contains approximately 18 tons of diesel, is being emptied in a delicate process. Experts want to clarify key questions. One hypothesis is that a hatch in the deck was open, allowing water to enter the ship. However, the wreckage revealed that this hatch was closed. The goal now is to secure evidence and document any design flaws, as well as clarify the cause of the accident. The investigation is currently targeting the New Zealand captain and two crew members for possible negligence. They are alleged to have ignored storm warnings and taken themselves to safety while abandoning passengers, when the yacht of the British billionaire Mike Lynch sank in a storm near Porticello on the night of Aug 19, 2024, in a kind of mini-tornado.

The Stena Futura, the first of Stena Line's new hybrid ferries built by the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Weihai, for the Irish Sea, has successfully completed its sea trials on the Yellow Sea off Weihai in June 2025. The vessel is scheduled to enter service on the Belfast-Heysham route in late summer. The sea trials tested the vessel at sea to demonstrate proper operation and ensure that all systems are fully functional and meet agreed specifications. The tests were covering areas such as engine performance and endurance, fuel consumption, navigation and radio equipment, emergency systems, speed tests, maneuverability, engine and thruster tests, and safety tests. Once in service, the 'Stena Futura' and its sister ship, the 'Stena Connecta', will increase cargo capacity on the Belfast-Heysham route by 40 percent. The two hybrid ferries are equipped to run on methanol fuel and play a key role in Stena Line's sustainability efforts. The ships are also equipped with technologies that enable the use of battery propulsion and shore power when available. Report with photo: https://news.cision.com/de/stena-line-deutschland/r/stena-futura-schliesst-seeerprobung-in-china-erfolgreich-ab,c4162674

On the morning of June 24, 2025, the Port Authority of Kardamena was informed by the Captain of the 'Panagia Evangelistria', that the ship had suffered a malfunction of the starboard side main engine, upon its arrival at the port of Kardamena, with 15 passengers, four cars and 2 two-wheeled vehicles on board. The ferry was sailing from Nisyros to Tilos and Kardamena Kos. The departure of the ship from the Kardamena Port Station was prohibited until the damage was repaired and a seaworthiness certificate was presented by the monitoring classification society.

On June 24, 2025, the 9-meter motorboat 'Alma de Mar', with four people - among them three adults and one child -, caught fire 17 nautical miles west of La Savina (Formentera). They were evacuated in a tender. The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Naos', which rescued them in good condition and tried to extinguish the fire. The 'Alma de Mar' burnt down and finally sank. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1937498026144059876

The 'Dieva' was detained in Yalova with 10 deficiencies , four of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention, on June 19, 2025: 1) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Expired 2) Emergency systems - Emergency source of power - emergency generator Not as required 3) Emergency systems - Emergency lighting, battieries and switches Insufficient 4) Pollution Prevention - Conditions for exemption Invalid The vessel was released again on June 24. The last detention was on May 28, 2025, in Gemlik with 33 deficiencies for eight days. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

A complaint by the lawyer of the "Cobra" against the plaintiff of the "Bruma" was declared admissible. With this ruling, the legal action will now be referred by the Guarantee Court to the Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate the plaintiff's lawyer, whom Alejandro Espinoza accused of making defamatory statements for publicly asserting that criminal and immoral conduct was behind the disappearance of the fishermen. The Concepción Court of Appeals overturned the ruling that had declared inadmissible the complaint filed by Alejandro Espinoza, the lawyer for the crew of the "Cobra" and the Blumar company. Espinoza accused his colleague, Rafael Poblete, representing the family of the victims of the 'Bruma', of libel and slander. The defense attorney emphasized the appellate court's ruling and asserted that his colleague made "false statements" since "there was never a pact of silence nor any exchange of versions by the crew." For his part, representing the victims of the "Bruma," attorney Rafael Poblete asserted that they will not be "intimidated or censored in the defense of our clients. The truth is undeniable and evident. The Court determined that before declaring that there was no libel or slander, the complaint should be processed, based not on the fact that what was stated in that ruling was incorrect, but because the merits of the matter should first be discussed. The Court's decision therefore referred to a decision it deemed anticipated, that is, to a formal issue, but not a substantive one. We accept the Court's decision, and in court, we will not only prove that the statements do not constitute a crime, but also that this is an unfounded action that only seeks to divert attention from the overwhelming evidence gathered by the Regional Prosecutor's Office in the investigation into the boarding of the Bruma, which indicates the responsibility of the captain and crew of the Cobra and the Blumar company. They are the defendants in this significant criminal investigation and must answer to justice."

After eight arrests in the Blankenberge mariina, where the suspects had tried to launch a boat in the middle of the night of June 22, 2025, customs investigators have found hundreds of kilos of drugs aboard the 'Scot Bremen' in Zeebrugge on June 24. According to initial estimates, the drugs amounted to more than half a ton. The arrestants may have been planning to pick up the cocaine at sea, when they were caught by the local Blankenberge/Zuienkerke police. The 'Scot Bremen' was en route from Pecem to the port of Ghent, but was forced to change course towards Zeebrugge. Due to the bad weather conditions, the ship initally had to remain off the coast on June 23 and could only be searched by customs on June 24, once it had berthed at Quay 205 at the Westerhoofd terminal. The tanker had left Pecémat the end of May and made a stopover in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) on June 14. The ship was still being searched on the afternoon of June 24. Due to the ongoing investigation, it wasnot clear whether additional arrests or detentions were made. The tanker remained stationary in Zeebrugge as of June 26.

The 'Astoria' will probably be picked up in Rotterdam next week with the own tug of the Belgian scrapyard Galloo. That depends on when all the fittings are off the ship and when the tug is available. It is currently still active on another offshore project of the company. The towing job is also weather-dependent. The opening bid of 200,000 Euros immediately turned out to be a hit at the public sale in the Rotterdam court on June 17. There is still an outstanding invoice of almost 450,000 Euros in unpaid port fees. Galloo will also pay that, plus an additional, unspecified amount,. ‘All outstanding debts must be paid in connection with the right of retention before we can bring the ship to Ghent.’Because the ship sailed under the Portuguese flag, it has to be broken up at a European-approved recycling yard. Normally, these types of larger ships go to Turkey or Asia, countries where environmental standards are much lower, and the wages too.’ The dismantling of the 'Astoria' will be work -intensive, The 350 cabins, the public areas, such as playrooms and restaurants will have to be manually demolished. The dismantling of the rest of the ship will follow. That will certainly take a few months. Galloo expects that 12,000 tons of material, including metals, wood, glass and plastics, will be collected. The company expects to recycle ‘more than 97% of that into renewable raw materials.

At least nine people were killed when the 'Keoyound Sun' sank, South Korea's foreign ministry said on March 21. Two South Korean nationals were among the dead. The Japanese coastguard has rescued an Indonesian crew member, and that another member of the crew of 11 was still missing. A damaged free fall lifeboat was later retrieved, after having come lose from the wreck, and stored at a small fishing harbor near Mokpo. It obviously had spent some time in the sea before being brought ashore, and was showing significant damage, meaning that it remained on the ramp when the vessel capsized. Photo: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3853590?navList=gallery&category=61&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

Due to a technical issue with water ingress in the Mariners cafeteria aboard the 'Isle of Arran', serving on the route Kennacraig-Port Askaig-Port Ellen, on June 24, there was no hot food service or seating available in this area until further notice.

The sanctioned 'Iris' (ex 'North Sky') passed through the Kara Gate entering Russia’s Northern Sea Route on June 24, likely heading for the Arctic LNG 2 plant. The move came after the vessel spent months in ballast idling in the Barents Sea. The vessel is currently displaying Sabetta as destination on AIS; possibly a ruse. A visit by a blocked LNG carrier to the unsanctioned Yamal LNG project would be a highly unusual and potentially risky move by project owner Novatek. For much of the past nine months a dozen sanctioned LNG carriers have remained largely idle and scattered across the Barents Sea on the European side and the Sea of Japan in the Far East, waiting for Arctic sea ice to recede.