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The "Alya Beren" was detained on Sep 7, 2026, in Constanta with 27 deficiencies, 18 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Certificates for Master and officers Missing 2) Certificate & Doc - Seafarers employment agreement Missing 3) Certificate & Doc - International Oil Pollution Prevention Invalid 4) Labour conditions - Provisions quantity Insufficient 5) Labour conditions - Cleanliness of engine room Not as required 6) Labour conditions - Heating, air conditioning and ventilation Insufficient 7) Safety of navigation - Echo sounder Inoperative 8)) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Not updated 9) Safety of navigation - Long-range identification and tracking system Missing 10) Safety of navigation - Radar Inoperative 11) Emergency system - Enclosed space entry and rescue drills Not carried out 12) Emergency system - Emergency fire pump and its pipes Insufficient pressure 13) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Not as required 14) Fire safety - Division, decks, bulkheads and deadlights Not as required 15) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Unsafe 16) Fire safety - Evaluation of crew performance Lack of training 17) Pollution Prevention - Garbage management plan Not as required 18) Radio communications - VHF Radio installation Not as required The vessel was released again on Sep 14 and left the port enroute to Izmir. On Sep 16 it was anchored in pos. 41° 27' N 029° 03' E. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dkgynyr9X/

A fire broke out on the 'Nordwind' at the Holthusen Quay in Hamburg onSep 16, 2026, shortly after 7 p.m. The fire started in the wheelhouse due to a technical fault. The three crew members managed to get to safety and were unharmed. The wheelhouse was completely gutted by the fire, but firefighters prevented the flames from spreading further. The freighter was carrying a cargo consisting primarily of washing machines. Reports with photos: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/feuer-auf-frachtschiff-im-hamburger-hafen-steuerstand-brennt-aus,kurzehh-4342.html https://www.tag24.de/hamburg/feuerwehreinsatz-hamburg/feuer-auf-frachtschiff-im-hamburger-hafen-ausgebrochen-3532922 https://www.news5.de/news/news/read/43262

High waves still posed challenges for the Joint Search and Rescue (SAR) Team as they entered the ninth day of the search for eight missing individuals in the waters of the Sunda Strait on Wednesday (September 16, 2026). Operating from Lampung, the KN 'SAR Basudewa' focused its sweep on the area stretching from Tanjung Belimbing to Sebesi Island. This region was considered a particularly challenging search zone due to its exposure to the open sea. The captain of the KN 'SAR Basudewa', Captain M. Fadli, stated that these conditions required the team to maximise search efforts in accordance with the established operational plan. To To support the aerial search, Basarnas deployed an HR 3601 Dauphin AS365N3+ helicopter, while the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) operated a CN-235 aircraft and a Panther HS 1310 helicopter; a National Police P-3013 aircraft was also placed on standby to support operations and evacuation efforts. Maritime assets deployed for the operation included the KN 'SAR Laksmana 241' (Sector H), KRI 'Canopus' (Sector L), KN 'SAR Wisanggeni' (Sectors I and L), KN 'SAR Kamajaya' (Sector G), KRI 'Nala 363' (Sector J), and KRI 'Ngurah Rai 332' (Sector L), alongside the KN 'SAR Permadi' and Rigid Buoyancy Boats (RBBs) stationed to assist in systematically sweeping the search sectors. The joint SAR agency undertook efforts to conduct an underwater search, but operations had to be halted again because strong ocean currents made it unsafe. Report with photo: https://kalteng.antaranews.com/berita/842427/lima-liferaft-diduga-milik-km-virgo-transport-8-ditemukan-di-seruyan

The search for Oleg Vladimirovich Vygonnyy, the captain of the 'Armada Leader', was continued in the Black Sea. His relatives have asked for help with the search. The ship was attacked by an UAV on Sep 10 within the 12-mile zone in neutral waters near the coast of Abkhazia. The crew was evacuated, but the captain remained on board. The last thing the crew reported was that he ran toward the spot where the drone had just exploded. The ship was inspected on Sep 12, but Oleg Vygonnyy was not found. His relatives hoped that he might have left the ship on his own, entered the water, used a life raft, or reached the shore. To this day, the ship has not been brought into port, as there was no tug available, or due to issues with drones or other factors. The relatives asked for information via the Telegram bot @BloknotNvrsk_bot, by phone at +7 (988) 310-18-00, or via the chat in MAX.

A formal submission has been made to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague regarding the attack carried out on the 'Reyhan Sarı' in the Black Sea on July 22, which resulted in the death of the Turkish boatswain Savaş Çakar, 54. Attorney Nuri Koray Kurun, Founding Partner of the Memişoğlu Kurun Law Firm, stated that an application had been filed with the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, and that evidence had been submitted. Kurun said that the investigations had revealed that the ship had been struck by a cluster bomb, which pierced the outer plating of the living quarters, before detonating inside and scattering hundreds of projectiles throughout the area. Kurun also noted that this type of munition is typically used for warships. Report with photos: https://www.haberdenizde.com/denizde-gundem/ukrayna-laheyde-sanik-sandalyesinde/

The 'Gulf Rain' was detained in Karadeniz Ereğli on Sep 14, 2026, with two detainable deficiencies: 2111 - Structural Conditions - Beams, frames, floors-corrosion - no responsibility of RO; 7113 - Fire safety - Fire pumps and its pipes - no responsibility of RO.

The ' Finlaggan', serving on the route Kennacraig -Islay, suffered an issue with its mezzanine deck on the foremidday of Sep 9. As a consequence, the scheduled 10:00 a.m. sailing from Kennacraig was delayed. After initial troubleshooting, the ferry resumed its route. For essential repair works to be carried out to the mezzanine deck, the following sailings are cancelled on Sep 16: Departure Kennacraig – 1:00 p.m. Departure Port Askaig – 3:35 p.m. The sailings of the 'Isle of Islay' were operated as timetabled.

A Russian Naval convoy has docked in Tobruk, consisted of the 'Anastasia' and the 'Yuriy Arshenevskiy' (IMO: 8406705), escorted by the Baltic Fleet Ropucha-class landing ship 'Aleksandr Shabalin'. In an attempt to conceal their route, the flotilla had switched off their AIS transponders during the Mediterranean transit. Despite the AIS blackout, satellite imagery from Sep 13, 2026, confirmed the arrival of heavy military assets on the docks. The cargo included Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles (MRAPs), and Ural logistics trucks. The sumaritimwere accompanied by Russian military instructors training Libyan National Army (LNA) personnel. An Italian Air Force P-72A tracked the flotilla in the central Mediterranean earlier in the week, while a US Army ARTEMIS II ISR aircraft conducted active surveillance off the coast of Tobruk during the unloading phase.

The 'Mecklenburg-Vorpommern' was evacuated in the port of Rostock on Sep 16, 2026, after a hazardous substance leaked from a railway wagon. The nature of the substance was unclear. There were 164 passengers and 51 crew members on board the ferry. Firefighters and the water police were deployed to the scene. Initial findings suggested that a toxic substance leaked from a train wagon at the rail ramp. Three people may have sustained minor injuries. A wide area around the danger zone was cordoned off, and firefighters wearing chemical protection suits were deployed. Four crew members were taken to the hospital for examination as a purely precautionary measure. The leak of a toxic liquid was detected while the ship was being loaded. The ship had been scheduled to depart around 3:00 p.m. with 209 people on board. 168 passengers were taken back to the terminal. Of the 41 crew members, the captain and a few other staff members remained on board, though they were not considered to be in any danger. The departure for Trelleborg was cancelled, as was the return trip from the Swedish port city scheduled for 10:00 p.m. Report with photo: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/rostock-feuerwehreinsatz-im-ueberseehafen-faehre-evakuiert,schwedenfaehre-104.html

The 'Vyssos', which struck a sea mine in the Danube Delta on Dec 27, 2023, has been put up for sale via the SETAM system. The starting price was approximately 40 million hryvnias, with the auction scheduled for Oct 8, 2026. The vessel was en route to Izmail to pick up a cargo of Ukrainian grain, when the strike occurred and a fire broke out on board. The captain grounded the ship to prevent it from sinking. Two crew members were injured in the incident. Tugs later refloated the bulk carrier and towed it to the port of Izmail, where it remained for nearly three years. During this time, the owner accumulated debts for port, towing, salvage, and agency services, as well as outstanding crew wages. Because of these debts the vessel has now been put up for auction. The future owner was facing significant repair work: the vessel is already around 20 years old, and nearly three years of inactivity have further deteriorated its condition.

Since late December 2024, the 'Anadyr', with four crew members on board, has been stranded in Amur Bay, according to the Russian Seafarers' Union (RPSM). The ship's owner, CTK, has failed to supply fuel and provisions since July 2026. Since late August, the vessel has been completely without power, meaning life-support, fire-extinguishing, and signaling systems were non-functional, and the crew was cooking using gas cylinders.

The 'Neci K' was detained in Galati on Sep 11, 2026, with five detainable deficiencies: 10110 - Safety of Navigation - Signalling lamp - no responsibility of RO; 13108 - Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Operation of machinery - no responsibility of RO; 14402 - Pollution prevention - Marpol Annex IV - Sewage treatment plant - no responsibility of RO; 15150 - ISM - ISM - no responsibility of RO; 4102 - Emergency Systems - Emergency fire pump and its pipes - no responsibility of RO. The ship was released again on Sep 15.

The "Missunde III" had to be taken out of service again on the morning of Sep 15, according to the Schleswig-Holstein State Agency for Coastal Defence, National Park and Marine Conservation (LKN.SH). A pump responsible for cooling the bow thruster converters is faulty, preventing the thrusters from being operated safely. Repairs were being fast-tracked. Trials on Sep 16 were successful, and he ferry was expected be able to resume regular service between Kosel and Brodersby again on Sep 17 at 6 a.m. The "Missunde III" has suffered numerous breakdowns and technical issues during the recent months. Currently, the previous ferry, "Missunde II," is being refurbished to take over operations.

The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas coordinated the rescue of 68 sub-Saharan migrants on board an inflatable vessel located approximately 77 nautical miles from Arrecife on Sep 16. The 'Salvamar Al Nair' recovered 49 people alive and three lifeless bodies. One of the rescued individuals, in critical condition, was evacuated by the Helimer 211. Subsequently, the 'Salvamar Acrux' rescued another 19 people. Following the disembarkation, the following final tally was confirmed: - 'Salvamar Al Nair': 49 sub-Saharan people (41 males, four females, and three deceased) - 'Salvamar Acrux': 19 sub-Saharan people (15 males and four females).

A Russian Naval convoy has docked in Tobruk, consisted of the 'Anastasia' (IMO: 9349291) and the 'Yuriy Arshenevskiy', escorted by the Baltic Fleet Ropucha-class landing ship 'Aleksandr Shabalin'. In an attempt to conceal their route, the flotilla had switched off their AIS transponders during the Mediterranean transit. Despite the AIS blackout, satellite imagery from Sep 13, 2026, confirmed the arrival of heavy military assets on the docks. The cargo included Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles (MRAPs), and Ural logistics trucks. The sumaritimwere accompanied by Russian military instructors training Libyan National Army (LNA) personnel. An Italian Air Force P-72A tracked the flotilla in the central Mediterranean earlier in the week, while a US Army ARTEMIS II ISR aircraft conducted active surveillance off the coast of Tobruk during the unloading phase.

The 'Hadley Ruth', with three crew members on board, caught fire off the coast of Nantucket on Sep 16, 2026, shortly before 4 a.m. The Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England received a distress call over Channel 1 that its crew of three had abandoned the vessel. The Coast Guard issued an urgent broadcast and launched an MH-60 helicopter from Air Station Cape Cod. A Coast Guard boat from Station Brant Point in Nantucket was also dispatched to assist. A second fishing vessel, the 'Lightning Bay' (MMSI: 366122640) was in the area and responded to the emergency. Its crew located the three fishermen in a life raft and notified the Coast Guard. They were confirmed safe and were reported to have no medical concerns. The Coast Guard conducted an overflight of the area to look for potential pollution from the vessel and help protect the surrounding marine environment.

On Sep 10, 2026, the 'Armada Leader' was successfully attacked by Ukrainian drones near Sochi in the Black Sea. At least two struck the accommodation block and wheelhouse of the tanker, setting it on fire. A Russian helicopter had in vain tried to shoot down the attacking drones. The tanker had carried Russian petroleum products and sas sactioned by the EU, Canada, Ukraine and Switzerland. The strike on the Russian "shadow fleet" tanker was officially confirmed by Brovdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces. The tanker was linked to a company that supplies fuel to Russia’s Ministry of Defense as part of the so-called "shadow fleet" that Moscow uses to circumvent restrictions on oil exports. The strike was part of the Unmanned Systems Forces’ MoLoChKa operation, aimed at disrupting Russian logistics in the Black and Azov seas, including oil exports and supplies to temporarily occupied Crimea. Report with photo and video: https://www.uawire.org/ukraine-reports-drone-strike-on-sanctioned-russian-tanker-armada-leader https://www.osint613.com/post/drone-strikes-tanker-armada-leader-22742

Rough seas were still hindering Indonesian rescuers on Sep 15, as they searched for 129 people missing after the 'Virgo Transport 8' capsized in the Java Sea three days ​ago. Waves were still high, between 1.75 metres-2.5 metres. The ferry has drifted approximately 1.6 nautical miles westwards bottom up, from its initial coordinates following the accident in the waters of Masalembo on Sep 13. The shift was identified through changes in the vessel's datum position—or location point—on the second day of the search and rescue (SAR) operation, with the movement following the currents in the waters where the ship sank. Once weather conditions improved, the rescuers, currently limited to air and sea surface ‌searches, would also launch underwater operations for possible survivors in the sunken ship. At least six people died ​in the incident and authorities have so far rescued 108 people. 1,100 coast guard and navy personnel, 10 aircraft and ​helicopters, and 17 ships were deployed by the Banjarmasin rescue agency, On Sep 14, rescuers were unable to carry out underwater search operations for the missing because of bad weather, Mohammad ​Syafii, head of the national rescue agency, told reporters late that day. Rescuers did not find ​any new survivors or bodies during the search on Sep 14. The agency's special team, working with the ‌Indonesian ⁠navy, continued to monitor weather conditions to determine whether underwater rescue operations could proceed. Underwater rescue would involve specialist divers from the Navy and rescue agency who are capable of diving to depths of more than 100 metres. The ⁠navy planned also deploy the 'Canopus', equipped with an underwater drone, a multibeam echo-sounder to help locate potential targets and a remotely operated ​vehicle (ROV) for closer assessments. The technology could reduce risks to ​divers in poor ⁠visibility, strong currents and around an unstable capsized vessel. The underwater operations faced challenges because the capsized ship was unstable and could shift unexpectedly due to trapped air and empty compartments. Divers could ⁠also face ​sudden pressure changes. Basarnas was even evaluating the possibility of shifting the KM Virgo Transport 8 from its capsized position to one that better facilitates a search of the vessel's interior; however, this option remained part of ongoing technical discussions that weighed various operational risks. The wreck was now at a depth of 30 metres. Of the 114 victims located, 86 have arrived at Trisakti Port in Banjarmasin, among them 85 survivors and one deceased victim, whose body has already been handed over to their family. A second deceased victim was evacuated to the Syamsudin Noor Air Force Base in Banjarbaru and has been transferred to the National Police Headquarters' Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team for further medical examination. Additionally, one survivor arrived at the Syamsudin Noor Air Force Base after being airlifted from the accident site by a Basarnas helicopter, while another 26 victims—comprising of 22 survivors and four deceased individuals—were transported to Trisakti Port. The ' Gusti Ngurah Rei' found a rescue boat and a life vest in the waters of Sputh Kalimantan in the night of Sep 15, which were recovered and transferred onto the tug 'Hasnur 09', which delivered the items to the Banjarmasin Coast Guard. The South Kalimantan Regional Police's Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team successfully identified five deceased victims: They were Nurul Rian Hidayat from Pamekasan, Deny Ridzal Saputra from Kediri, Imam Soeparno from Surabaya, as well as Erick Maisul Latif and Risyan Kurnia Putra from Garut. On Sep 14, the DVI team had identified Reyner Fausta Yosilianto from Malang. Reyner's body was handed over to his family and buried following the completion of all examination and administrative procedures. With the identification of the five latest victims, the identities of all bodies recovered during the search operation have now been established. Report with photos: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/rough-weather-hinders-third-day-search-129-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-2026-09-15/

The "Princess Wayfa" was detained on Sep 2, 2026, in the port of Rhodes with 20 deficiencies, 18 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Endorsement by flagstate Missing 2) Certificate & Doc - Continuous synopsis record Missing 3) Certificate & Doc - Seafarers employment agreement Missing 4) Structural conditions - Towing and mooring equipment Not properly maintained 5) Safety of navigation - Charts Not updated 6) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Not updated 7) Safety of navigation - Gyro compass Inoperative 8)) Safety of navigation - Lights, shapes and sound-signals Not properly maintained 9) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage plan Missing 10) Safety of navigation - Long-range identification and tracking system Inoperative 11) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Not properly maintained 12) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Not as required 13) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Not as required 14) Life saving appliances - Lifeboats Not ready for use 15) Life saving appliances - Stowage of rescue boats Not properly stowed 16) Emergency system - Emergency lighting, batteries and switches Inoperative 17) Water/Weathertight - Railing, gngway, walkway and means for safe passage Not as required 18) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Sep 11 and left the port enroute to Tripoli with an ETA as of Sep 16. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JG5wrU1MF/

On Sep 15, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m., the 'Rustica', enroute from Brake towards Oldenburg, allided with the railway bridge in Elsfleth. The vessel's wheelhouse sustained significant damage. The two crew members, who were inside the wheelhouse at the time of the allision, were uninjured. Parts of the wheelhouse were torn off during the collision; however, they did not fall into the water, so shipping traffic remains unaffected. The vessel was able to proceed under its own power to a mooring pile in Elsfleth and was tied up in pos. 53° 14' N 008° 28' E. On Sep 16 it left the port enroute to Tessenderlo with an ETA as of Sep 18. The Bremen Vessel Traffic Service issued a sailing ban. The Brake Water Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. Following the accident, an emergency management team of German Rail inspected the bridge structure. The railway line was temporarily closed during this process. The line was reopened to traffic at 7:00 p.m. Reports with photos: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/119277/6352789 https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/schiff-rammt-huntebruecke-bei-elsfleth-steuerhaus-reisst-ab,huntebruecke-158.html https://delmenews.de/frachtschiff-rustica-rammt-huntebruecke/ https://www.nwzonline.de/wesermarsch/schiffsunfall-in-elsfleth_a_4,3,1812742232.html