All crew members of the "Hans Marburg" which was attacked by pirates 250 km off Malabo on Apr 23 were released on May 23. The captain, the 2nd officer, the chief engineer and a mate had been taken hostage. They have already returned to Germany where they were medically treated. The federal German Police launched an investigation.

The "Red Jet 4" which is operating between Southampton and the Isle of Wight has been involved in a collision while leaving it’s berth in West Cowes on May 24, 2013, for the sailing to Southampton at 4.15 p.m. A yacht hit the moving ferry. None of the passengers onboard the vessel were injured. The vessel immediately returned to the West Cowes Terminal, and all passengers disembarked safely. The amount of damage to the vessels involved was not yet known. Ferry Operator Red Funnel and Cowes Harbour Commissioners were conducting a full a investigation into the incident. Red Funnel have since cancelled all sailings by the Red Jets due to adverse weather conditions.

Kiel Canal New South lock will be closed from May 28 07.00 hrs until May 29 15.00 hrs due to maintenance works. New North lock and one small old lock remain open.

Hapag-Lloyds set to open a new Thyrrenian - Levant service organised around Cagliari Full story: linervision.wordp...