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The US Coast Guard was continuing its response to five Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic, namely the 'Xue Long 2', 'Shen Hai Yi Hao', 'Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di', 'Ji Di' and 'Tan Suo San Hao'. The Coast Guard Arctic District has been monitoring activity and deployed a C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak on Aug 13 to query the vessels. The U.S. Coast Guard, in conjunction with U.S. Northern Command and Alaskan Command, was constantly monitoring the activity n support of U.S. homeland defense and security efforts. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4276832/coast-guard-continues-response-to-chinese-research-vessel-activity-in-us-arctic/

Iraqi naval forces have detained the 'Liliana', which was suspected of smuggling fuel oil, intensifying the state's efforts to combat illegal petroleum trade in Gulf waters. The tanker was intercepted 26 nautical miles off Iraq's coast near Basra's oil terminal, carrying a cargo of 93,000 metric tons of fuel oil, which was believed to be of Iraqi origin.Armed Iraqi personnel boarded the tanker, questioned crew members, and inspectied their passports. The operation followed intelligence on smuggling activities. The tanker's documents were reviewed by the judiciary, and the vessel was to be towed to port pending a court decision. On Aug 15 it dropped anchor off Khor Fakkan in pos. 25° 22' N 056° 25' E.

The US Coast Guard was continuing its response to five Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic, namely the 'Xue Long 2', 'Shen Hai Yi Hao', 'Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di', 'Ji Di' and 'Tan Suo San Hao'. The Coast Guard Arctic District has been monitoring activity and deployed a C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak on Aug 13 to query the vessels. The U.S. Coast Guard, in conjunction with U.S. Northern Command and Alaskan Command, was constantly monitoring the activity n support of U.S. homeland defense and security efforts. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4276832/coast-guard-continues-response-to-chinese-research-vessel-activity-in-us-arctic/

The "Amany Queen" was detained on Aug 5, 2025, in Gemlik with 16 deficiencies, eight of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Safety of navigation - Charts Expired 2) Structural conditions - Bulkhead - Corrosion Holed 3) Structural conditions - Other (Structural cond) Other 4) Life saving Appliances - Inflatable liferafts Not ready for use 5) Emergency system - Enclosed space entry and rescue drills Not carried out 6) Fire safety - Fire doors/Openings in fire resisting division Unsafe 7) Fire safety - Fixed fire exthinguishing installation Inoperative 8)) Fire safety - Ventilation Missing The vessel was released again on Aug 6 and left the port enroute to Sibenik with an ETA as of Aug 23. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

A 67-year-old passenger of the 'MSC Poesia' had to be medevaced on the evening of Aug 17, 2025, north of Rostock-Warnemünde. The MRCC of the DGzRS in Bremen was notified at around 5:30 p.m.: The man had suddenly become seriously ill and had to be brought ashore immediately. At that time, the cruise ship was approximately 2,5 nautical miles from Warnemünde. The MRCC mobilized the lifeboat 'Bremen', which already was on a patrol and training task and immediately changed course. The two ships rendezvoused outside the fairway near Outer Road 1. The cruise ship reduced its speed, and the lifeboat went alongside. The patient was safely transferred in calm seas and light winds. On board the 'Bremen', the sea rescuers provided medical care to the man. In Warnemünde, the land-based rescue service was awaiting him. The cruise ship continued its voyage to Haugesund. Report with photo: https://www.seenotretter.de/aktuelles/seenotfaelle/seenotretter-bringen-schwer-erkrankten-kreuzfahrtpassagier-sicher-an-land