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The 'Guardamar Polimnia' hat rescued more than 100 migrants from distress south of Gran Canaria on Aug 3, 2025. One person died, another was in critical condition and flown to Gran Canaria by helicopter. The French research vessel 'Beautemps-Beaupré' (IMO: 9098361) had initially sighted the overcrowded boat at 6:50 p.m. approximately 185 kilometers off the Moroccan coast near Dakhla. The 'Guardamar Polimnia' was subsequently alerted and reached the area after about 11 hours. Rescue operation south of Gran Canaria. The French naval ship remained nearby at the request of Salvamento Marítimo, until the SAR vessel arrived on scene. The crew of the 'Guardamar Polimnia' took the migrants on board and set course for the port of Arguineguín, Gran Canaria. The seriously injured person was flown to Gran Canaria Airport by the SAR helicopter Helimer 202 and dropped off at 3:55 p.m., An ambulance transported the patient further to a hospital. The rescued migrants arrived at the port of Arguineguín at 8:40 p.m.

On the afternoon of Aug 3, 2025, the Port Authority of the Argosaronic Gulf was informed that upon the arrival of the 'Flying Cat 4' at the port of Piraeus, en route from Spetses-Hydra and Poros, an obstruction was detected in the ship’s propulsion system. The hydrofoil safely disembarked its 256 passengers. The Port Authority banned the ship from sailing, until the damage was repaired and a certificate of class maintenance was presented by the monitoring classification society.

On Aug 2, 2025, at 11.20 p.m. a fire broke out in the engine room of the 'Triangle', with six crew members on board, n the Markermeer, en route to Schokkerhaven, at the height of the Oostvaarders dike in Lelystad. The crew was unable to contain the blaze. The ship was berthed, and could be evacuated in time with no injuries reported. The fire department deployed several vehicles to extinguish the fire and got it under control within half an hour. Also the KNRM responded to the alert and dispatched a lifeboat. The damage to the engine room was extensive. The amount of smoke that was released was particularly playing a role.. The cause of the fire was unknown at this stage. After the investigations, the propulsion of the 'Triangle could be restored, and the ship was able to resume its voyage under its own power a few hours after the incident. Reports with photos: https://www.omroepflevoland.nl/nieuws/436825/brand-in-machinekamer-van-binnenvaartschip-in-lelystad https://112inbeeld.nl/snelle-reactie-op-brand-in-machinekamer

The "Rustem" was again detained on July 31, also in Bartin, with ten deficiencies. 1) Certificate & Doc - Endorsement by flagstate Missing 2) Living and working - Cleanliness of engineroom Not as required 3) Living and working - Obsturction/slipping etc Not as required 4) Living and working - Safe means of access Not as required 5) Water/Weathertight - Covers (Hatchway, portable, tarpaulin etc) Not as required 6) Alarms - Engineers alarm Inoperative 7) Structural conditions - Decks, corrosion Corroded 8)) Structural conditions - Beams, frames, floors-corrosion Not as required 9) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water record book Not as required 10) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 3. The last detentions were on Jan 9 with 23 deficiencies for six days and on Aug 6, 2024, in Bartin with 30 deficiencies for six days too. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

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On Aug2, 2025, at 2.40 p.m. the ''El Djazair II' got in motion during the disembarkation of vehicles aat the dock in the port of Marseille, Several cars on the ramp were threateedto fall into the water. The vehicles belonged to members of the Algerian diaspora, who were waiting to collect their belongings after the crossing. The accident could have cost the lives of people who were still in their vehicles. The port authorities quickly opened an investigation to determine the causes of the incident, which seems to have been contributed to an improper mooring of the vessel, combined with the failure to properly install the ramp for cars to the quay. Report with video: https://djalia-dz.com/frlang/accident-algerie-ferries-nouvelle-video-documentant-la-chute-des-voitures/

Since July 28, 2025, the 'Happy Sky' has berthed in the Naval Depot in Kiel in order to take on board seven former German fast patrol boats, which will be transported to Aliaga for recycling. first boat to be loaded was the 'Ozelot' on July 30, followed by the 'Frettchen', 'Hermelin', 'Hyäne', Puma', 'Wiesel' and 'Zobel'. The boats were decommissioned in 2016 with the 7. Speed Boat Squadron in Rostock. A first attempt toto load the boats had failed in November 2024 because too much marine growth had accumulated on the hull due to the long lay-up, so that the straps could not be safely attached. Divers have meanwhile removed the obsttructions, and loading operations were underway as of Aug 4. Report with photo: https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/sieben-schnellboote-der-marine-werden-in-kiel-verladen-ziel-tuerkei-XZ56XB3A6VB63G3YM4CO34OAFE.html

On Aug 4, 2025, the sailing yacht 'Black Swan' requested assistance because it was adrift at the Valencia anchorage. The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo deployedd the 'Salvamar Pollux' to assist, which took the boat in tow and pulled it to the loca Yacht Club, where it was safely moored.

On Agu 4 at noon, the Volos Port Authority was informed by the Captain of the 'Iolkos', that a 64-year-old passenger of Albanian nationality required immediate hospital treatment. The ship returned to the port of Volos, where the patient was safely disembarked and then transported by ambulance to the Volos General Hospital for further medical treatment. A preliminary investigation was conducted by the Volos Central Port Authority.

The "Ilyas Konan" was detained on July 30, 2025, in Karasu with 29 deficiencies,14 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Not as required 2) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boats Not ready for use 3) Certificate & Doc - Log-books/compulsory entries Entries missing 4) Certificate & Doc - Fire control plan - all Not as required 5) Certificate & Doc - International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate Not as required 6) Structural conditions - Decks - Cracking Cracked 7) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Other (Machinery) Other 8)) Pollution Prevention - Ballast water record book Not as required 9) Living and working - Lighting (Working spaces) Not as required 10) Living and working - Electrical ' Not as required 11) Living and working - Sanitary facilities Not as required 12) Living and working - Machiner (Working spaces) Not as required 13) Living and working - Ventilation (working spaces) Not as required 14) Living and working - Other (Working spaces) Other The vessel was again on released Aug 1 and left the port en route to Tuzla, where it arrived on Aug 3 and continued its voyage on Aug 4 en route toi Varna with an ETA as of Aug 5. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

arrived Chittagong Anchorage 03.08.25

arrived Alang anchorage 29.07.25

Since July 28, 2025, the 'Happy Sky' has berthed in the Naval Depot in Kiel in order to take on board seven former German fast patrol boats, which will be transported to Aliaga for recycling. first boat to be loaded was the 'Ozelot' on July 30, followed by the 'Frettchen', 'Hermelin', 'Hyäne', Puma', 'Wiesel' and 'Zobel'. The boats were decommissioned in 2016 with the 7. Speed Boat Squadron in Rostock. A first attempt toto load the boats had failed in November 2024 because too much marine growth had accumulated on the hull due to the long lay-up, so that the straps could not be safely attached. Divers have meanwhile removed the obsttructions, and loading operations were underway as of Aug 4. Report with photo: https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/sieben-schnellboote-der-marine-werden-in-kiel-verladen-ziel-tuerkei-XZ56XB3A6VB63G3YM4CO34OAFE.html

Since July 28, 2025, the 'Happy Sky' has berthed in the Naval Depot in Kiel in order to take on board seven former German fast patrol boats, which will be transported to Aliaga for recycling. first boat to be loaded was the 'Ozelot' on July 30, followed by the 'Frettchen', 'Hermelin', 'Hyäne', Puma', 'Wiesel' and 'Zobel'. The boats were decommissioned in 2016 with the 7. Speed Boat Squadron in Rostock. A first attempt toto load the boats had failed in November 2024 because too much marine growth had accumulated on the hull due to the long lay-up, so that the straps could not be safely attached. Divers have meanwhile removed the obsttructions, and loading operations were underway as of Aug 4. Report with photo: https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/sieben-schnellboote-der-marine-werden-in-kiel-verladen-ziel-tuerkei-XZ56XB3A6VB63G3YM4CO34OAFE.html

On Aug 4, 2025, the Spanish hospital ship 'Juan de la Cosa' (IMO: 9328156) requested medical evacuation for a crew member of the fishing vessel 'Nuestro Padre Tonino', which was located 35 nautical miles north of Gijón. The CCS Gijón of Salvamento Marítimo deployed the SAR boat 'Salvamar Rigel' (MMSI: 224003390) for this purpose, which took the fisherman off and transferred him to the port of Gijón, where an ambulance was waiting for further transport to hospital for medical care on a higher level.

On the afternoon of Aug 4, 2025, the Rafina Port Authority was informed by the Captain of the 'Super Ferry' about the injury of a 74-year-old passenger of Chinese nationality, while the ferry was en route from the port of Gavrio in Andros.The man had lost his balance while moving inside the ship, resulting in injuries to her knee and elbow. He was immediately provided with first aid by the ship's crew. After arriving at the port of Rafina, he was transported by ambulance to the Athens General Hospital Korgialenio-Benakio of the Hellenic Red Cross, for futther medical treatment. A preliminary investigation was conducted by the Rafina Central Port Authority.

On Aug 3, 2025, the 'Torvang' was towed to Stokksund in order to be demolished. The ship had sunk at the quay in Hendvågen on May 23 and was lifted the sheerleg 'Hebolift 9 from July 23 to July 28, when it was floating unassisted again. The Kristiansund Taubåtservice was contracted to finalise the last voyage and deployedthe tug "Waterlord" from Sunndalsoera, which took the ship in tow and pulled it to Fosen in Trøndelag. Report with photo: https://www.brunsvika.net/nyhetsarkiv-alle-artikler/32587-torvang-slept-til-opphogging

arrived Chittagong Anchorage 04.08.25

Beached at Aliaga 03.08.25

Since July 28, 2025, the 'Happy Sky' has berthed in the Naval Depot in Kiel in order to take on board seven former German fast patrol boats, which will be transported to Aliaga for recycling. first boat to be loaded was the 'Ozelot' on July 30, followed by the 'Frettchen', 'Hermelin', 'Hyäne', Puma', 'Wiesel' and 'Zobel'. The boats were decommissioned in 2016 with the 7. Speed Boat Squadron in Rostock. A first attempt toto load the boats had failed in November 2024 because too much marine growth had accumulated on the hull due to the long lay-up, so that the straps could not be safely attached. Divers have meanwhile removed the obsttructions, and loading operations were underway as of Aug 4. Report with photo: https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/sieben-schnellboote-der-marine-werden-in-kiel-verladen-ziel-tuerkei-XZ56XB3A6VB63G3YM4CO34OAFE.html