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The efforts to resolve the gearbox issue of the 'Caledonian Isles' were ongoing. The ferry was is now expected to resume timetabled service to and from Ardrossan from June 25. Sea trials were continuing to gather data on the issue, and a specialist engineer was expected to attend the vessel later this week. During this period, the ferries 'Glen Sannox' and 'Alfred' continued to operate the route Troon-Brodick to the following timetable. The booking system of CalMac was currently closed for new bookings and amendments, and impacted customers were contacted as soon as possible, and in date order of sailings / bookings. Due to the further delay of the 'Caledonian Isles' returning to service, buses continued to operate between Ardrossan port and Troon port for foot passengers until further notice. A separate bus continued to operate between Troon train Station and Troon port for the 'Glen Sannox' sailings. Full update: http://calm.ac/41 for full update

The 'Fairplay' could finally be refloated on the afternoon of June 15. The captain took advantage of the fact that the river's water level had risen again after heavy rain falls on June 15.. Another cargo shi, the "Vaiana" (MMSI: 205393890), proceeded from the West Port in Regensburg. It initially attempted to create waves by passing in order to free the "Fairplay." When that failed, the "Vaiana" stopped, attached ropes, and finally pulled the "Fairplay" free. The operation took several minutes. The 'Fairplay' then entered the West Port of Regensburg with own power on June 17 at 10.30 a.m, where a part of the cargo of iron ore will be unloaded. The bottom of the Danube was being investigated at the scene of the incident. Therefore, ships could not pass each other in the affected area for the time being. Report with photos and video: https://www.mittelbayerische.de/lokales/stadt-regensburg/ploetzlich-ist-das-frachtschiff-weg-fairplay-loest-sich-von-selbst-18880415

On June 13, 2025, the 'Maersk Nile' left Bremerhaven fully loaded, but turned around at the Outer Weser Anchorage on Kune 14 at 04:00 a.m. (Lat. 53.8736 Lng. 7.5242), and headed back to Bremerhaven at 08:00 a.m. At 10:30 a.m. the ship passed the Kaiser Lock and finally berthed in the connecting port at around 11 a.m. It sailed again on June 17 at 9 p.m., headed to Newark, USA, with an ETA as of June 27.

The body of a man, suspected to be one of the missing crew members from the 'Wan Hai 503', washed ashore near Arthunkal beach in Alappuzha district, Kerala, at around 6.30 am on June 17. The body was partially decomposed, making identification quite difficult. There were no visible injuries on the body, and it appeared to be a case of drowning. The inquest has not been conducted yet. The ' Wan Hai 503' was held 53 nautical miles west of Kochi and rolling in heavy seas. An STS transfer from the 'Offshore Warrior' thus failed, but the towing line did not break.

After the allision on June 12, 2025, at 8:15 p.m., the 'Wilson Nanjing' was subjected to a port state control and detained with 12 deficiencies, five of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Life saving Appliances - Onboard training and instructions Lack of training 2) Water/Weathertight - Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage Damaged 3) Safety of navigation - Voyage data recorder Not as required 4) Living and working - Fitness for duty - intoxication Unfit for duty 5) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on June 17 and proceeded to the Weser Anchorage on June 18, where it dropped anchor in pos. 53° 55' N 007° 49' E, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591