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On June 20, 2025, at around 7.20 a.m. UTC, the 'Stellamar', en route from Kunda with eight crew members and a Finnish pilot on board, ran aground off Rauma on the southern side of the island of Iso Järviluoto near a jetty. It got stuck in pos. 61° 07' N 021° 26' E. No oil leakage has been detected and no crew members have been injured. .However, a leak has been detected in the ship's freshwater tank. The Western Finland Coast Guard Section has been notified, and a patrol from the Rauma Coast Guard Station was at the scene of the accident. An aircraft was also sent to the scene to monitor and ensure that there are no oil leaks. The 'Stellamar' was successfully refloated with the assistance of a tug less than one hour after it ran aground and moored in Rauma. The border guard has begun an investigation to determine whether the incident was the result of negligence, though authorities did not suspect that alcohol intake was a contributing factor. Report with photo: https://www.sss.fi/2025/06/kyproslainen-rahtialus-juuttui-pohjastaan-kiinni-rauman-edustalla/

On June 18 at 6 a.m., the 'Wan Hai 503' wa ins pos. 09°52.70'N, 074°58.23'E, approximately 75 nautical miles off the Kerala coast, moving southwest at a course of 245° at a speed of 1.0 knot. The weather remained challenging, with westerly winds ranging between 22–24 knots and gusting up to 30 knots, accompanied by intermittent rain and poor visibility. The visible fire onboard has continued to subside; white smoke now observed amidshis. 'There was grey smoke forward of the accommodation block, and a minor active flame was noted on the starboard side. No fire was currently visible on the port side of the casualty. Firewatch operations were being maintained onboard through visual surveillance and thermal detection. The towline control was successfully transferred from the 'Offshore Warrior' to the 'Boka Winger' at 09.32 a.m. with the assistance of the 'Water Lily'. The transition was undertaken smoothly and has enabled the 'Offshore Warrior' to return to Kochi for urgent refuelling and provisioning. Firefighting and boundary cooling operations were undertaken in rotation by the 'Boka Winger', 'Saksham' and the 'Water Lily', all of which continued to maintain deck and structural cooling to prevent re-ignition. The salvage team has expanded its operations with firefighting force now prepared to join operations. Eight firefighters will be deployed from Garnet. A second team of 11 salvors wa awaiting mobilisation aboard the 'Saroja Blessing', which remained in port due to issues with the vessel’s master. Efforts were underway to resolve this and redeploy the tug as soon as possible. The 'Triton Liberty', which was previously released, may be requested again to provide interim support if deployment delays persist. Further operational enhancement is expected with the planned mobilisation of the salvage tugs 'GH Voyager' from Singapore and 'Virgo' from Sharjah. These were under technical inspection, and contractual arrangements have been initiated. In addition, a specially procured batch of 15 drums of Pyrocool, a specialised firefighting agent, has been dispatched from the USa, and is expected to reach Dubai by June 21. Once onboarded a support vessel, it is scheduled to reach the site before June 25. The salvage team was also securing high-performance synthetic tow ropes from Singapore, which were pending customs clearance and will be used for improved towing reliability. The firefighting operations have made steady progress, with a visible decline in active flames and a shift from dark to lighter smoke, suggesting the effectiveness of boundary cooling and surface suppression. However, the presence of residual hotspots, particularly near the starboard midship and forward accommodation zones, requires continued attention. The current holding position was considered operationally ideal for logistical access while minimising nearshore risk. The Directorate has advised that holding at this range is optimal to ensure day-return operations for supplies and personnel, without straining support logistics. Despite progress, the absence of a second towline continued to pose a critical risk, particularly with the onset of the southwest monsoon. Tandem towing using a secured chain or wire remained the goal, with plans to undertake the second towline connection once the 'Saroja Blessing' is deployed or an alternate asset becomes available. Sea conditions have improved slightly, with swells around 3–3.5 metres, enabling safer transitions between vessels. The salvage master continues to assess the best strategy for secure long-range towing. Shoreline response operations continued under the supervision of MERC and SpillTech, who were actively monitoring the coast for drifting containers or hazardous debris. The human body who was suspected to be linked to the casualty has been recovered near the Kerala coast, is currently under verification by local authorities. The ship owners have confirmed they are in coordination with police and their legal advisors to manage the identification process with due sensitivity, given the emotional condition of the surviving crew. Discussions regarding the Port of Refuge were ongoing. Jebel Ali and ports in the UAE remained primary candidates, though monsoon-related risks for westward passage were under evaluation. Ports in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Singapore are also being considered. The selection will depend on the vessel's stabilisation, fire extinguishment, and the receiving port's willingness and readiness to manage damaged cargo, hazardous waste, and structural inspections. A comprehensive criteria matrix is being developed by the salvage team to facilitate formal submissions to the identified ports. Environmental risk remaineds moderate at this stage, with no visible oil sheen or spill observed. The ITOPF continued to support shoreline risk modelling, while P&I Club representatives were coordinating with local authorities for potential claims processes related to cleanup and third-party damages. The Directorate remained in continuous coordination with all relevant stakeholders and is actively supervising the evolving operational plan to ensure that stabilisation, firefighting, and safe relocation of the vessel remain on track.

After eight years, the Russian 'Khatanga' has been removed from the port of Gdynia. The ship is to be scrapped at recycling yard. in Esbjerg. The reason for the measure was the years-long blockade of a berth and the threat to shipping. The 'Khatanga' was declared a maritime safety risk after it broke free from its moorings twice within two months. The removal of the ship was announced by the Infrastructure Minister Dariusz Klimczak on June 19. The port of Gdynia had suffered significant economic losses due to the tanker's layover. The Polish port authority estimates the compensation for the years of layover at around 13 million zloty (approximately 3 million euros). The authorities announced that they will claim the costs from the Russian owner. The ship had no crew and did not meet safety standards. The Deputy Infrastructure Minister Arkadiusz Marchewka also criticized the years of inaction by previous officials. The towing operation was carried out under difficult weather conditions. Three port tugs and one deep-sea tug were deployed. The 'Khatanga' is scheduled to arrive at Esbjerg on June 24. There is no certified facility in Poland for scrapping ships of this size. The tanker had been moored in the port since 2017 after failing a technical inspection. Repairs and departure were initially planned, but never materialized. In 2020, the Russian shipping company Murmansk Shipping Company filed for bankruptcy. Since then, the 'Khatanga' has been in the port without a legally clear ownership status. Report with photos: https://www.polskieradio.pl/400/7764/Artykul/3540106,Russischer-Tanker-nach-acht-Jahren-aus-Hafen-Gdynia-entfernt

On the early morning of June 19, the CROSS Gris-Nez was alerted by the Northern Border Police, who postponed the departure of a migrant boat off Sangatte beach. The CROSS deployed the patrol boat 'Flamant' to locate the boat. Once on the scene, the patrol boat noticed that the boat was overloaded and that 16 migrants were in the water, wearing life jackets. The patrol boat immediately launched its lifeboat and recovered all 16 castaways, while the remaining occupants continued their voyage to British waters. Shortly afterwards, the patrol boat transferred the 16 migrants to the 'SNS 067-Mona Rigolet' from the SNSM station, which in Calais, which transferred them to the port of Calais, where they were taken into care by government resources.

While the 'NCL Salten' remained drydocked at the Fosen Yard in Rissa as of June 20, a geotechnical report stated that the grounding of the ship had caused the landslide in the Byneset district of Trondheim on the night of May 22. The municipality of Trondheim feared demanding and costly security work and believedthat the shipping company should pay the bill. The report stated that the pressure of the ship on the soft clay formations in the beach zone directly led to a rupture that triggered a 250-300 meter long landslide. Studies showed that the subsoil is extremely clayey, which increases the risk of landslides. The municipality was now working to secure the area against further erosion. Both the technical manager Tomas Eidsmo from the Trondheim Municipality and the Trondheim Mayor Kent Ranum have pointed to the shipping company as financially responsible for the damage. The shipping company's lawyer has expressed sympathy for those affected and states that the dialogue is ongoing with both the municipality and the landowners. The registered owner of the "NCL Salten" is the Waterway Shipping Ltd. The vessel is operated by the Baltnautic Shipmanagement UAB and chartered by the North Sea Container Line. Report with photos: https://www.nrk.no/trondelag/skredkanten-har-kome-naermare-huset-pa-byneset-_-jostein-jorgensen-er-framleis-evakuert-1.17452503