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The 'Forward (WMEC 911)' returned to their home port in Portsmouth on May 19, following a 79-day patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The ship was deployed in support of the Joint Interagency Task Force – South (JIATF-S) to conduct counter-drug operations while underway in the 11th Coast Guard District’s area of responsibility. Through detection, monitoring and interdiction efforts, it directly reduced the flow of illicit narcotics into the USA. The 'Forward’ worked alongside additional units to include the Coast Guard Cutters 'Kimball (WMSL 756)', 'Thetis (WMEC 910)', and the Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team – South (TACLET-S) to stop suspected drug smuggling while patrolling off the Pacific coast of Central and South America. While at sea, the cutter interdicted a vessel engaged in drug-trafficking. After it was detected by a maritime patrol aircraft, a Coast Guard boarding team that included members from TACLET-S launched to pursue the vessel, which led to the apprehension of four suspected drug traffickers. A second small boat crew was launched to locate and recover 37 bales of cocaine that were jettisoned by the suspected traffickers, resulting in the seizure of 2,039 pounds of cocaine worth more than $23 million. On May 17, the crew of the 'Forward' rescued two people and their disabled 60-foot sailboat nearly 90 miles off Charleston, South Carolina. The 'Forward’ towed the sailboat to coastal waters, where a Station Charleston boat crew and a commercial salvage vessel took over and safely transported the two sailors and their boat to shore. No injuries were reported. During the deployment, the 'Forward’ engaged with Ecuadorian navy officials and valued partners in the Galápagos Islands during a port of call on San Cristóbal Island, Ecuador. Forward hosted the delegation aboard the cutter, providing a tour to highlight Coast Guard capabilities in support of U.S., Ecuadorian, and international joint objectives. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4190723/coast-guard-cutter-forward-returns-home-after-seizing-more-than-23m-in-cocaine/

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation into the allision of the STS 'Cuauhtémoc' with the Brooklyn Bridge. The vessel, with 277 people on board, was departing South Street Seaport’s Pier 17 on the evening of May 17, when the incident occurred. According to NTSB’s initial findings, the vessel’s speed increased from 2 to 6 knots while moving astern. The allision occurred at approximately 8:24 p.m., about five minutes after setting off from the pier with the assistance of the tug 'Charles D McAllister' amid repeated calls for more tug assistance just before the allision. The 'Cuauhtémoc' came to a complete stop three minutes later up river from the bridge. The weather conditions at the time were west wind at 10 knots and only 0.3 knots of flood current upriver. The NTSB Investigator in Charge Brian Young confirmed that the investigators were focusing on nautical operations, marine engineering, bridge engineering, survival factors, and recorders. The NTSB will also be looking into policies and procedures for assisting tugs. The investigation team is currently working with the Mexican government to gain access to the ship. So far, no interviews have taken place, including with the captain and pilot. The vessel remained moored at Pier 36 on the East River, surrounded by a 50-yard safety zone, as authorities assess the damage and determine salvage plans. The NTSB confirmed no significant structural damage to the Brooklyn Bridge. The McAllister Towing, which operated the 'Charles D McAllister', provided the following statement: “One of our vessels assisted the Cuauhtémoc as it departed Pier 17 en route to anchorage, where the vessel was scheduled to take on bunkers. Following the allision, our crew provided additional assistance and promptly notified the appropriate authorities. “While the cause of the incident is still under investigation, McAllister Towing is fully cooperating with the relevant authorities and will continue to support the review process as needed.” The investigation is being coordinated between Mexican and U.S. authorities. The NTSB expects to release its preliminary report within 30 days. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_ZHng2BF3I

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The 'Haddock (WPB-87347),, the Station San Diego and partner agencies apprehended 11 migrants in the San Diego Bay on May 18. At approximately 12 p.m., crew members aboard the 'Haddock' spotted two pleasure crafts crossing the maritime boundary line that matched the description of vessels suspected of human smuggling. The 'Haddock' made way to interdict the two vessels, and a boat crew from Station San Diego was launched to confine them to San Diego Bay. The first vessel dropped off four people north of the Zuniga Jetty near the Ammo Pier at the Naval Air Station North Island, where they were apprehended by Navy security and landside Border Patrol agents. Boarding team members aboard the 'Haddock' then intercepted the vessel, detaining one man, while the second vessel carrying six people was interdicted by the crew of the Station San Diego in the San Diego Bay. In total, 11 adult males, all claiming Mexican nationality, are in U.S. Border Patrol custody. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4190727/coast-guard-partner-agencies-apprehend-11-aliens-in-the-san-diego-bay/

On May 19 the sailing yacht 'Aljaraz' with two crew members on board, suffered mechanical problems and requested towing assistance off Puerto Sherry. The CCS Cádiz of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Suhail', which took the boat in tow and safely pulled it to Puerto Sherry. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1924477836678590844

An investigation was launched into the allision of the Panama flagged cargo m/v cargo m/v 'Else', 2449 gt ( IMO: 9006320 ), enroute from Klaipeda to Les Sables with a cargo of ammonnium nitrate, with the northern lock of the Kiel Canal in Kiel-Holtenau upon entering the lock on Aug 29 at 5 a.m. at the pier of the Lindenau Yard in Kiel-Friedrcrichsort. Usually ships stop about 800 meters off the locks on the Kiel Fjord to take a pilot on board, and may only proceed once he has embarked. The 'Else' had ordered a pilot but continued its voyage without reducing speed and crashed into the closed gate with about six knots. The gate was severely damaged, and inspections by divers were to start on Aug 31 to find out if the submerged tanks of it were damaged too. The lock was closed for shipping for the time being, leaving only one of four locks in Holtenau in operating condition. One gate is still under repair after having been hit by the container m/v 'Akacia' 2,5 years ago, another gate is under repair too. It was investigated if this could be used once the now damaged gate has been removed.

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The Italian authorities reviewed videos and checked the AIS signal for the 'Silver Ray' and confirmed it had come within 500 meters of the rock structure as the vessel came to a close range from the coast of Marina Piccola amd approached the Faraglioni rock formations off Capri en route from Naples to Monaco on May 3, 2025. That was a failure to maintain a minimum distance under Italian regulations. As a result, the ship was fined €1,032. The captain was also issued a formal reprimand by the Italian Coast Guard for violating the maritime regulations of Italy. Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJRrAGNsNMm/

On the morning of May 19, a migrant boat was reported departing from Le Tréport by the Seine-Maritime Gendarmerie Operations and Intelligence Center. The CROSS Gris-Nez initially deployed the lifeboat 'SNS 209-President JC Fortini' from the SNSM station in Le Tréport, which was then closest to the boat, followed by the 'Jacques Oudart Fourmentin' to relocate and monitor the boat. Once on site, the patrol boa deployed its RHIB to pick up the first person requiring assistance. Shortly after, the patrol boat recovered all occuptants, including one person who was suffering from an illness. Once safely on board, the CROSS deployed a French Navy's Dauphin helicopter to medevac the victim to the hospital in Boulogne-sur-Mer. All 29 rescued people were dropped off in Boulogne-sur-Mer and taken care of by land authorities at the dock. In total, 30 people were rescued and taken care of by government resources at sea.

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The PORT OF KIEL has redesigned the port apron in Ostuferhafen, which is the freight and logistics centre on the fjord. Where once stood a grain silo, there is now an expanded pre-stacking and stand-by area of three hectares for trucks, trailers and pas-senger cars.The State Premier of Schleswig- Holstein, Daniel Günther, visited the Ostufer-hafen on 12th August to hand over the grant notice coming from the State Programme Economy for 5.44 million Euros: The project to redesign the port apron included dismantling three hall areas of the former grain silo, excavation and road works as well as drainage, lighting and security measures and the connection of the area to the infrastructure. Through the new and generous port apron it has been possible to merge formerly separated pre-stacking areas, shorten distances and gain more space for trucks, busses, trailers and passenger cars. Furthermore, IT solutions have been developed to accelerate the handling processes at the gate, which also allow truck drivers to reduce personal contact.Dr Dirk Claus, Managing Director at the PORT OF KIEL: “Even under the current circumstances the Ostuferhafen operates in a reliable and safe way. The port of Kiel has proven its systemic importance regarding the transshipment of cross-border freight transport.”In the first seven months of the year 2.1 million tons of cargo have been tran-shipped via the Ostuferhafen (+ 1 %). Additional volumes have been transported by the ferries of the DFDS shipping company to the Baltic States or they have been delivered by the SCA-RoRo-freighters from Scandinavia. Not only general cargo and forest products are unloaded resp. transhipped in Ostuferhafen but also project and heavy cargo, scrap metal and agricul-tural products. The integrated passenger terminal to handle cruise vessels emphasizes the universal character of this port part.