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The #Salvamar Suhail# assisted the fishing vessel 'Jose y Maria' on the late afternoon of June 15, 2025,, which had suffered a leakage two nautical miles northwest of Cádiz. With the help of the rescuers, the flooding was brought under control, and the fishing vessel, along with its two crew members, managed to reach the port of Rota safely.

The "Morning Midas," with around 3,000 cars on board, iin danger of sinking. Criticism of the salvage operation was growing louder. The crew of the tug 'Gretchen Dunlap' has no choice but to monitor the ship from a safe distance. Two additional tugs, dispatched by the ship's owner, Zodiac Maritime Systems, are not expected at the scene until the next few days. The chances that the burned-out 'Morning Midas' can still be towed to a port are diminishing with each passing day. Because the remnants of the cargo can slide at any time in rough seas, the burned-out ship is in danger of listing and sinking.The cars had been secured by the tires with straps, but there seems to be nothing left of this now, and the decks appear to be nothing but glowing scrap metal. The unmanned wreck was drifting northeast at a speed of about two knots. The specialized firefighting tug 'Garth Foss' (IMO: 9070266) arrived at the vessel’s location, en route from Dutch Harbor, on June 15 and has taken over operations from the tug 'Gretchen Dunlap', which had been on scene since June 9. A third tug with long-distance towing capabilities was expected to arrive within the next week. Both thermal scans and visual inspections showed no signs of active fire onboar. There were no signs of pollution to the water and the vessel’s watertight integrity remained intact,. The Resolve Marine, appointed by the vessel's manager Zodiac Maritime, is implementing comprehensive salvage and safety plans with US Coast Guard oversight.

The 'La Ferrossa', with five crew members on board, reported that it has lost its engine near the port of Barcelona and requested towing assistance on June 16, 2025. The CCS Barcelona of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Guardamar Concepción' Arenal, which took the ship in towi and safely pulled it to the fishing dock of the port.

The National Bureau of Investigation of Finland (NBI) has completed its criminal investigation into the damage caused to cables in the Gulf of Finland by the 'EAgle S' on Dec 25,. 2024. As stated, based on the investigation, senior officers of the tanker were suspected of aggravated criminal mischief and aggravated interference with telecommunications. The investigation focused on the possible involvement of the tanker, which was present in the area at the time the cables were damaged. As a result of the investigative measures carried out during the criminal investigation, the police support that they have a clear understanding of the sequence of events. Drawing on evidence gathered from the vessel, seabed analysis and crew interviews, senior officers of the 'Eagle S' were suspected of committing aggravated criminal mischief and serious interference with telecommunications. Furthermore, among the suspects are the master, the chief mate and the second mate, who were responsible for the safe passage, navigation and operation of the vessel. The criminal investigation has examined and assessed, among other things, the extent of their responsibility for the condition of the vessel and the degree to which they should have observed the anchor falling into the sea. The investigation involved close cooperation with both national and international authorities to establish the course of events and has been concluded with the case being referred to the Office of the Prosecutor General for consideration of charges. Report with photo: https://safety4sea.com/finland-accuses-vessel-crew-of-damaging-undersea-cable/

A passenger fell from the 'Sound of Shuna' near Gourock in the Firth of Clyde on June 15, 2025, at 1.45 p.m. Coastguard crews, including the service's helicopter, and lifeboat personnel were combing the area following the incident between Dunoon and Gourock. CalMac and Western Ferries suspended the sailings until further notice. The ferry 'Ali Cat' was assisting the Coastguard crews with the search. Lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs are also involved in the operation. An HM Coastguard SAR helicopter has been tasked to conduct a search, alongside Coastguard rescue teams from Largs and Dunoon, in addition to the RNLI lifeboats Nearby vessels have been called to assist. Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance. The search was called off around 9 p.m. Report with photo: https://www.inverclydenow.com/major-search-operation-underway-on-clyde-at-gourock/