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On the early morning of June 28, the Port Authorities of Serifos and Milos were informed by the Joint SAR Center (EKSED) of the Greek Coastguard Headquarters that the'Nissos Rodos' had suffered a failure of the port side main engine 20 nautical miles west of Serifos, during the scheduled route from Piraeus to Heraklion. The ship sailed unassisted at a reduced speed to the port of Heraklion, where it safely disembarked 560 passengers, 164 cars and, 138 two wheelers. An inspection by officers of the Local Ship Inspection Unit (TKEP) followed, and after the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance from the monitoring classification society, the ferry was permitted to continue its voyage.

The 'Angy R', enroute from Constanta to Bejaia, ran aground off the coast of Gaziköy, Tekirdağ, on June 29, 2025. The tugs 'Kurtarma 9' (IMO: 9598581)'and 'Kurtarma 17' (IMO: 9942990) were called to assist and managed to refloat the bulk carrier nnder the coordination of the Çanakkale Ship Traffic Services Center. Escorted by the lifeboat 'Kiyem 4' (MMSI, 271042658)., the casualty was then safely towed to the Tekirdağ Anchorage Area and moored in pos. 40° 57' N 027° 32' E. Report with video: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1939322949804122400

On the morning of Juen 28, the Paros Port Authority was informed that the'Champion Jet 3' that upon its arrival at the port of Parikia, it allided with pier 2 and suffered damage to the bow, while operating a scheduled route from the port of Piraeus, to Naxos, Koufonissi, Schinoussa, Iraklia and return, with 1012 passengers, 34 crew members, 79 vehicles and 13 motorcycles on board. The ship later safely docked at the port, disembarking passengers and vehicles. A part of the passengers were transported to their destination by other ships, with the company's care. The Paros Port Authority conducted the preliminary investigation, and initially prohibited the departure of the ferry. After an inspection and the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance by the monitoring classification society, the ship left the port with the remaining passengers and continued on its scheduled route. Report with photo: https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1273848/greek-ferry-safety-under-scrutiny-after-paros-dock-collision/

On June 29 at around 9 a.m. the 'Color Fantasy', en route from Kiel allided with the quay of the terminal in Oslo, when it was due to dock. The incident was caused by strong, gusty winds and was being investigated. There was some damage at starboard side above the waterline such as abrasions and dents. The ship was inspected and, after having been cleared to sail and loaded, ready to leave at 3:15 p.m. It finally sailed at 4 p.m. Report with photos: https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/73ay0w/sterk-vind-langs-kysten-soer-norge-ber-folk-passe-paa-baater

On June 29, 2025, at 4:00 a.m., the 'El Macizo' with eight people on board, reported being disabled and adrift due to a net having been caught in the propeller, about four nautical miles from Cabo de Ajo. The RCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Santander mobilized the lifeboat 'Salvamar Deneb' (MMSI: 224016490)) to assist, which took the ship in tow towards Laredo, where it will was safely berthed at 10:00 a.m. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1939291615928979951