On May 26, 2024, the 'Manxman' was delayed en route to Heysham, after it diverted to assist a yacht in distress. The ferry was tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to standby the yacht which had lost power and had a injured person aboard. It diverted to the boat and was on the scene within ten minutes of the call. Its rescue boat teams prepared for launch in case of need. The Holyhead Coastguard stood the 'Manxman' down to resume her scheduled sailing as another vessel was on scene and able to assist. Fleetwood and Barrow lifeboats wer ealso en route. The 'Manxman' was making best speed and aiming to be alongside in Heysham at 12 p.m., just 15 minutes behind schedule. Report with photo: https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/manxman-assists-yacht-in-distress/
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OSAKA
On May 25, 2024, the 'Osaka' loaded with 40696 tons of petroleum products, was dragged ashore off the coast of Haydarpaşa due to a rudder failure en route from Norovosyisk to Mersin. The tanker was secured by the tugs 'Kurtarma 7', 'Kurtarma 10' and 'Kurtarma 11' under the coordination of the Istanbul Ship Traffic Services Center, assisted by a pilot. The ship was safely moored at the Küçükçekmece anchorage. As of May 26, it remained stationary in pos. 40° 56.70' N 028° 48.09' E. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1794249538171240576
KM.GERBANG SAMUDRA5
The KMP 'Gerbanga Samudra 5' ran aground in the waters near LCM Gilimanuk Pier, Gilimanuk Village, Melaya District, Jembrana, on May 25, 2024, at around 05.10 a.m. WITA after being dragged by the current. The ferry successfully evacuated at around 08.55 a.m. The ship had just left the LCM Gilimanuk Pier at around 05.05 a.m. en route to Ketapang with cargo. During the turning manoever, strong currents and winds caught the ship which ran aground. The captain immediately lowered the ramp to prevent the ship from being dragged further, about 50 meters from the LCM Gilimanuk Pier. During the high tide, the ship refloate at 08.55 a.m.. At 09.15 a.m. it docked at LCM Gilimanuk Pier, and the unloading process continued. Because one of the trucks broke down, it was only finished at 11.40 a.m. . After unloading the cargo, the ship was inspected by a Marine Inspector from the Land Transportation Management Center (BPTD) and officers from the Gilimanuk Port Organizing Unit. Report with photos: https://www.nusabali.com/berita/167891/terseret-arus-kmp-gerbang-samudra-5-kandas-selama-4-jam
JULIET
On the afternoon of May 23, 2024, the Greek Coast Guard was informed about a migrant boat in difficulties 70 nautical miles south of Crete with 37 people (34 men and thhree minors) on board. The castaways were picked up by the 'Juliet' 83.5 nautical miles. south of Crete. According to the captain's report and testimonies of survivors, one person fell into the sea and drowned. The 37 rescued were transferred to a Greek kifeboat and landed safely at the port of Kale Limeni. Afterwards, they were transferred to Heraklion, accompanied by officials of the Central Port Authority where they stated that they had started from Tobruk on the morning of May 21, paying 150,000 Egyptian pounds for their transportatio. Two men, aged 28 and 36, were arrested by the Central Port Authority of Heraklion, which was conducting the preliminary investigation, for violation of art. 83 of Law 3386/05 "Illegal entry into the country", art. 25 of Law 5083/23 "Facilitation" and art. 306 of the Civil Code "Exhibition".
SALVAMAR ADHARA
A migrant boat was in need of assistance 2.5 nautical miles from La Restinga on May 24. The CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Adhara', which located a canoe with 63 sub-Saharan people, among them 58 men, four women and one minor, on board. THe boat was escorted to the port of La Restinga, where the castaways were treated by health and security personnel. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1794013217477292494