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A man fell overboard from the "Norröna" off the Norwegian coast on the evenin of June 28, 2025. The Norwegian Rescue Coordination Center launched a large-scale search operation, which was concluded without success at around 10:45 p.m. The man was now presumed dead. The alert was raised at 8:15 p.m. by the Faroese authorities, who had been informed by the crew of the "Norröna." The ferry, which operates between Hirtshals and Tórshavn had launched a search, sailing a zigzag course and a search pattern. The ship continued its journey at around 9:45 p.m. towards the Faroe Islands.

The 'De Zonnebloem' has been repaired after the front was sawn away and completely rebuilt The ship will sail from Arnhem to Duisburg, to Gouda and then back to Arnhem via Nijmegen, 11 weeks after the collision on March 29. About 45 young people will be embarked instead of the usual 70. Because the demand for care among young people is greater because their disability is congenital or because they have had an accident, it was decided to take two volunteers per passenger. The skipper of the freighter 'Servia' had tested positive for alcohol consumption. The organisation De Zonnebloem is still involved in a lawsuit with the freighter's company about liability.

On June 27, 2025, at 10.22 a.m. BST ,crews from the Humberside Fire and Rescue were alerted to a fire in the cargo hold on the 'Altay', which was berthed at the Albert Dock in Kingston-upon-Hull, loaded with a cargo of scrap metal. Four fire engines, an aerial platform, the Hull Coastguard Rescue Team and an ambulance were in attendance. All people on board have been accounted for. Local residents and businesses have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed. A plume of grey smoke was billowing from the ship and drifting across the city centre so that shops in the Commercial Road, Kingston Retail Park and Kingston Street have been closed as a result of the incident. The 'Altay' had sailed from IJmuiden on June 22 and arrived in Hull on June 23. Report with photo and video: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgwpv7qgv3o

On June 26, efforts were underway to refloat the 'Betim' that partially sank in the Mandovi River near Chorão. Authorities have initiated the operation to remove the submerged vessel, which has been obstructing river traffic and posing safety risks. Teams equipped with specialized machinery and support boats have been deployed to stabilize and lift the ferry. The process, however, could take several hours, depending on weather conditions and the vessel’s condition. The incident has drawn concerns from commuters and local residents who rely on the ferry service for daily transport. Authorities assured that normal operations would be resumed as soon as the vessel was safely removed and the route has been cleared. Report with photo: https://www.heraldgoa.in/goa/goa/efforts-begin-to-refloat-the-sunken-ferry-the-authorities-have-begun-the-process-to-remove-the-partially-submerged-ferry-boat-from-the-mandovi-river-at-chor%C3%A3o/424397

The 'De Zonnebloem' has been repaired after the front was sawn away and completely rebuilt The ship will sail from Arnhem to Duisburg, to Gouda and then back to Arnhem via Nijmegen, 11 weeks after the collision on March 29. About 45 young people will be embarked instead of the usual 70. Because the demand for care among young people is greater because their disability is congenital or because they have had an accident, it was decided to take two volunteers per passenger. The skipper of the freighter 'Servia' had tested positive for alcohol consumption. The organisation De Zonnebloem is still involved in a lawsuit with the freighter's company about liability.