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On the afternoon of Aug 3, 2025, the Port Authority of the Argosaronic Gulf was informed that upon the arrival of the 'Flying Cat 4' at the port of Piraeus, en route from Spetses-Hydra and Poros, an obstruction was detected in the ship’s propulsion system. The hydrofoil safely disembarked its 256 passengers. The Port Authority banned the ship from sailing, until the damage was repaired and a certificate of class maintenance was presented by the monitoring classification society.

On Aug2, 2025, at 2.40 p.m. the ''El Djazair II' got in motion during the disembarkation of vehicles aat the dock in the port of Marseille, Several cars on the ramp were threateedto fall into the water. The vehicles belonged to members of the Algerian diaspora, who were waiting to collect their belongings after the crossing. The accident could have cost the lives of people who were still in their vehicles. The port authorities quickly opened an investigation to determine the causes of the incident, which seems to have been contributed to an improper mooring of the vessel, combined with the failure to properly install the ramp for cars to the quay. Report with video: https://djalia-dz.com/frlang/accident-algerie-ferries-nouvelle-video-documentant-la-chute-des-voitures/

On the afternoon of Aug 4, 2025, the Rafina Port Authority was informed by the Captain of the 'Super Ferry' about the injury of a 74-year-old passenger of Chinese nationality, while the ferry was en route from the port of Gavrio in Andros.The man had lost his balance while moving inside the ship, resulting in injuries to her knee and elbow. He was immediately provided with first aid by the ship's crew. After arriving at the port of Rafina, he was transported by ambulance to the Athens General Hospital Korgialenio-Benakio of the Hellenic Red Cross, for futther medical treatment. A preliminary investigation was conducted by the Rafina Central Port Authority.

On the morning of Aug 3, 2025, the 'Harbour Princess' ran aground in the Burrand Inlet off Point Atkinson, West Vancouver, British Columbia. The vessel was on a morning excursion with 58 passengers on board, when it struck a rock in the Starboat Cove. The jolt knocked some passengers off their feet. The ship sent out a distress call with multiple agencies responding, led by the Canadian Coast Guard. The ship was escorted back to its berth in Coal Harbour, where it safely disembarked the passengers. Two of them were injured, one was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment. Report with photo and video: https://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Harbour-Princess-817529.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6o2qsVwkdI

On Aug 2, 2025, at 11.20 p.m. a fire broke out in the engine room of the 'Triangle', with six crew members on board, n the Markermeer, en route to Schokkerhaven, at the height of the Oostvaarders dike in Lelystad. The crew was unable to contain the blaze. The ship was berthed, and could be evacuated in time with no injuries reported. The fire department deployed several vehicles to extinguish the fire and got it under control within half an hour. Also the KNRM responded to the alert and dispatched a lifeboat. The damage to the engine room was extensive. The amount of smoke that was released was particularly playing a role.. The cause of the fire was unknown at this stage. After the investigations, the propulsion of the 'Triangle could be restored, and the ship was able to resume its voyage under its own power a few hours after the incident. Reports with photos: https://www.omroepflevoland.nl/nieuws/436825/brand-in-machinekamer-van-binnenvaartschip-in-lelystad https://112inbeeld.nl/snelle-reactie-op-brand-in-machinekamer