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On June 29, 2025, a girl fell overboard from deck 4 of the 'Disney Dream' between the Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale, while the ship was returning to Fort Lauderdale from a four-night Bahamian sailing, including a stop at Disney’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Her father jumped right after her. The emergency code “Mr. M.O.B.” (man overboard) rang out over the ship’s intercom, signaling an urgent response. Crew members launched life preservers and deployed a rescue boat within 10 minuttes. The father, who had been treading water for about 20 minutes, and his daughter were found by the lifeboat within 3-5 minutes. It remained unclear how the child fell overboard, despite the ship’s plexiglass safety barriers. Report with photo: https://cruisefever.net/child-falls-overboard-from-disney-cruise-ship-father-jumps-in-after-her/

The wreck of the 'Acrobatica' was discovered on the shores of El Ouatia, southern Morocco. The yacht was abandoned on the Atlantic in July 2024 after a violent collision with the tanker 'Silver Ray' during the Transat Québec–Saint-Malo race. Skipper Alberto Riva and his two crew members Tommaso Stella, and Jean Marre were rescued by the crew of the tanker and disembarked in the Azores. The boat itself was left adrift, presumed lost at sea. It has since drifted more than 1,300 miles, pushed by the wind and currents, making landfall on the Moroccan coast near El Ouatia beach, near the Canary Islands, The skipper's team was now mobilizing to organize the recovery of the sailboat. Alberto Riva planned to travel to Morocco after his next race to supervise the operation and ensure the cleanup of the site. Reports with photos: https://voilesetvoiliers.ouest-france.fr/securite-en-mer/naufrage/apres-11-mois-de-derive-suite-au-naufrage-le-class40-acrobatica-retrouve-sur-une-plage-au-maroc-8d826700-5339-11f0-8d7d-49e18ac65051 https://www.boatnews.com/story/49549/ghost-sailboats-on-the-atlantic-racing-boats-that-drift-for-months-on-end

On June 18, at around 7 p.m.the 'Melita' was towed to Zadar's Gaženica after two days adrift the Zadar channel. After the fuel was pumped out, it was towed to the repair yard of the "Iskra - Šibenik" shipyard, which was contracted by the owner and lifted out of the water, showing severe damage to the port side hull, which was partially missing completely. Reports with photos: https://www.morski.hr/melita-dotegljena-u-zadarsku-gazenicu-slijedi-ispumpavanje-goriva/ https://www.morski.hr/je-li-za-sve-kriv-balvan-traje-akcija-spasavanja-melite-od-potonuca/ https://zadarski.slobodnadalmacija.hr/zadar/kalelarga/pogledajte-kako-izgleda-katamaran-melita-nakon-prezivljene-havarije-izvucena-je-na-suho-1485715

On Nov 9, 2024, the abandoned Class 40 yacht 'Acrobatica', owned by the Italian sailor Alberto Riva, was spotted by the cargo m/v 'Izerborg' about 350 nautical miles west of the Azores. The boat was abandoned on July 8, 2024, after a collision with the tanker 'Silver Ray' approximately 300 miles from the Azores. Riva and his crew, Tommy Stella and Jean Marre, were forced to abandon the yacht which was thought to have sunk, but has nevertheless remained afloat in the Atlantic Ocean. After the report, the posotopm was passed on to the MRCC, which reported the find to Alberto Riva. The Italian skipper’s team is now planning a possible salvage operation for the damaged boat. Alberto Riva’s team was now trying to determine exactly where the 'Acrobatica' is located in order to assess the feasibility of a salvage operation. A possible salvage could provide crucial evidence. Reports with photos: https://www.clubracer.be/verloren-gewaande-class-40-acrobatica-gespot-nabij-de-azoren-team-riva-overweegt-berging/48538/

The 'Wan Hai 503' continued to be towed on June 28, exiting the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). At noon the vessel was located in pos 08° 34.86'N, 074° 22.43'E, approximately 129 nautical miles from the Indian coastline, proceeding on a southerly course at a speed of 2.9 knots. The 'Offshore Warrior' remained engaged in towing the vessel with approximately 54 nautical miles remaining to exit the Indian EEZ. The vessel continued to experience moderate to rough sea conditions with winds ranging from 25 to 28 knots, gusting up to 42 knots during squalls. On-board conditions remained challenging. The cargo hold No. 4 continued to emit mixed smoke, with intermittent flare-ups observed. Thermal imaging conducted by the 'Saksham' indicated persistent elevated temperatures within hold No. 4, particularly in areas affected by collapsed containers and compromised deck hatches. Direct access to the casualty by salvage personnel remains limited due to heavy rolling, pitching, and prevailing swells. A salvage team transfer attempt by the 'Saksham' was aborted earlier the dday due to unsafe conditions. Firefighting operations were ongoing with the 'Saroja Blessing's maintaining boundary cooling and fire watch. The salvage team has confirmed that approximately 500 to 800 cubic metres of water have been pumped out of the flooded engine room using portable equipment. Further dewatering was subject to improved weather and safe boarding conditions. Two soft towlines remained in place for the casualty, with replacement by wire towlines pending a suitable weather window. The vessel’s draft remained largely unchanged, with portions of the port midship markings obscured, likely due to paint peeling in the fire-affected areas. The salvage team on site remainedequipped with FiFi systems, portable pumps, and firefighting resources. The 'Atlantis Virgo', carrying Pyrocool fire suppressant, was expected to arrive on site by June 30 to support targeted firefighting efforts. The 'Water Lily' has been tasked with logistical runs for fresh water, bunkers, and was also transporting the ship’s VDR to port for handover to the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) Kochi. The Indian Coast Guard has been actively supporting the operation with aerial surveillance from Kochi and has mobilised the ICGS 'Sujit' to assist with medical evacuation for salvage divers suffering from seasickness and exhaustion. The salvage logistics base was being shifted to Trivandrum to facilitate easier support as the vessel progressed southward. The vessel remained in a structurally compromised but stable condition, with primary risks stemming from the persistent smouldering fire in cargo hold No. 4, the residual flooding within the engine room, and unpredictable weather patterns. High winds and swells have severely limited boarding operations, complicating firefighting and dewatering efforts. The exposed opening on the forward section of cargo hold No. 4 continued to channel airflow into the hold, exacerbating flare-ups and making containment difficult. The ongoing boundary cooling remained the primary fire mitigation strategy, with additional efforts to initiate dewatering of the engine room using available portable equipment. CO₂ has been release in hold No. 5 using 126 cylinders from the CO2 Bank. Efforts were underway to secure a Port of Refuge, pending formal clearance. The vessel was expected to exit the Indian EEZ within the next 24 hours, after which only routine updates to MPA Singapore will continue unless further Indian support is requested. The priority actions were focusing on continued towage beyond the EEZ, enhanced fire suppression upon the 'Virgo’s arrival, safe dewatering of the engine room, and securing approval for port shelter. All agencies remained on high alert to ensure the situation did not escalate further.