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There was a standoff between the government of the semi-autonomous region of Puntland and the federal government of Somalia over the 'Sea World', which was loaded with Turkish weaponry and detained on Juyly 18, 2025 The government of Puntland insisted it was investigating the true ownership of the military hardware on the vessel, rejecting the calls by both the federal government of Somalia and Turkey to release the vessel and its cargo. The federal government in Mogadishu issued a public statement on July 23, saying it “categorically denounces the "hijacking and aggression against the Sea World, demanding the “immediate and unconditional release of the vessel,” while calling the actions of Puntland an “unlawful operation.” Puntland contended that the 'Sea World' was “loitering for two days” off the coast, raising suspicions. It apprehended the vessel, acting on intelligence and fears after a group of young fishermen had already boarded it. After being contacted by Somali traders who claimed ownership of the cargo, it moved the ship to the port of Bossaso for an investigation. Photos: https://x.com/radiodaljir/status/1946442478594224334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1946442478594224334%7Ctwgr%5E6921898b09f30f45a34d9fd1bcd96b2d400ce6be%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmaritime-executive.com%2Farticle%2Fpuntland-refuses-somalia-and-turkey-s-demands-to-release-weaponry-on-ship

On July 31, the Grace Ocean Private Ltd. and the Synergy Marine Private Ltd, the owner and operator of the 'Dali', have filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the builder of the container ship. The lawsuit alleged that the ship's allision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge was caused by HHI's negligence, stating that a "defective design" is what led to the loss of power on the ship. In the complaint filedin the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Grace Ocean (the registered owner of Dali) and Synergy Marine (its technical manager) alleged that Hyundai improperly engineered and installed a key component of the ship’s electrical distribution system. The claim centred around an under-voltage release (UVR) mechanism tied to one of the ship’s main circuit breakers. The lawsuit stated that a loose wire at node 381 on the ship's electrical switchboard caused a power outage, which led to the engine shutting down and a loss of steering. According to court documents, two minutes after the power went out, a complete electrical blackout occurred. At 1:28 a.m., the ship allided with the Francis Key Bridge. The plaintiffs contended that the wiring connection, which was designed to carry control signals, was compromised due to the incorrect placement of a labelling band, preventing secure contact within the terminal block. This flaw disrupted the power supply and ultimately led to a full-scale electrical shutdown. U.S. federal authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board and the Coast Guard, had earlier identified issues within the vessel’s electrical infrastructure as pivotal in their investigation. A report released in June had confirmed a break in continuity within the control circuit. Additional technical assessments documented loosely secured cabling, which engineers from Hyundai reportedly acknowledged could lead to system failure—a conclusion later substantiated during controlled simulations. The 'Dali' had suffererd prior electrical anomalies, including a blackout while docked in Baltimore shortly before its final voyage. These prior events, combined with reports of degraded maintenance conditions and makeshift onboard repairs, have raised serious concerns over the vessel’s operational integrity and its compliance with maritime safety standards. Apart from the lawsuit, Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine are also facing significant legal challenges. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a separate $100 million action in Sep 2024, accusing the companies of knowingly operating an unseaworthy ship and failing to disclose mechanical and electrical deficiencies. The State of Maryland has also launched litigation, seeking financial recovery for damages related to the bridge’s destruction, emergency response costs, and infrastructure restoration. As a defense strategy, the ship’s owner and operator have been seeking to limit their liability through maritime law provisions while redirecting part of the responsibility toward the original equipment manufacturer. Their suit against HD Hyundai includes claims for the cost of vessel repairs and potential compensation across dozens of civil cases involving economic loss, property damage, cargo disruption, personal injuries, and environmental impacts. The construction of the 'Dali' had started in 2014, with the delivery in 2015. The current product liability action accused Hyundai of failing to ensure that all electrical connections on the switchboard were properly secured during fabrication and assembly, and that the system was unsafe from the point of delivery. HD Hyundai has been formally notified of the suit and is expected to respond through legal channels in the coming weeks. This litigation adds a new layer of complexity to an already expansive network of legal proceedings stemming from one of the most consequential maritime incidents in recent U.S. history. A report released by the National Transportation Safety Board in 2024 stated that a cable that was supposed to connect with a control for blackout detection was loose. If not properly connected, the switchboard can lose power without ever being recorded on the ship's sensor, per the NTSB report. The lawsuit stated that HHI knew about the possibility of loose wires in the switchboard and knew, or should have been aware the vessel was at risk of power outages. Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine PTE have since denied any wrongdoing since April 1, 2024. 45 claims are currently pending for property damage, economic damages, clean-up costs, personal injury, wrongful death, survival, workers' compensation reimbursement, and cargo and general average.

On Aug 1, 2025, at 12.40 p.m. the 'Christiane Deymann I' along with the barge 'Christiane Deymann II' (ENI.: 02323261), en route from Karlsruhe to Dordrecht, ran aground on the Rhine near Karlsruhe, while sailing downstream, after suffering a rudder failure due to a technical defect. The current then broke apart the ropes connecting the barge to the pushing ship. The 'Chrstiane Deymann I' was safely towed to the port of Wörth by another cargo vessel short time later, while the barge initally remained stuck on a groyne. Ship traffic on the Rhine was minimally restricted over the weekend. The work to refloat the barge were aborted on Aug 2, after several attempts to turn it around had failed, and rescumed on the morning of Aug 3 due to a higher water level. At 8.45 p.m. it could finally be refloated and was towed to Wörth too. The damage was estimated to be approximately €100,00 by the Waterways and Shipping Authority. Report with photos: https://www.ka-news.de/karlsruhe/technischer-defekt-rhein-havarie-bei-karlsruhe-verursacht-etwa-100-000-euro-schaden-5-8-25-110546380

On Aug 4, 2025, the sailing yacht 'Black Swan' requested assistance because it was adrift at the Valencia anchorage. The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo deployedd the 'Salvamar Pollux' to assist, which took the boat in tow and pulled it to the loca Yacht Club, where it was safely moored.

On Agu 4 at noon, the Volos Port Authority was informed by the Captain of the 'Iolkos', that a 64-year-old passenger of Albanian nationality required immediate hospital treatment. The ship returned to the port of Volos, where the patient was safely disembarked and then transported by ambulance to the Volos General Hospital for further medical treatment. A preliminary investigation was conducted by the Volos Central Port Authority.

The "Ilyas Konan" was detained on July 30, 2025, in Karasu with 29 deficiencies,14 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Not as required 2) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boats Not ready for use 3) Certificate & Doc - Log-books/compulsory entries Entries missing 4) Certificate & Doc - Fire control plan - all Not as required 5) Certificate & Doc - International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate Not as required 6) Structural conditions - Decks - Cracking Cracked 7) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Other (Machinery) Other 8)) Pollution Prevention - Ballast water record book Not as required 9) Living and working - Lighting (Working spaces) Not as required 10) Living and working - Electrical ' Not as required 11) Living and working - Sanitary facilities Not as required 12) Living and working - Machiner (Working spaces) Not as required 13) Living and working - Ventilation (working spaces) Not as required 14) Living and working - Other (Working spaces) Other The vessel was again on released Aug 1 and left the port en route to Tuzla, where it arrived on Aug 3 and continued its voyage on Aug 4 en route toi Varna with an ETA as of Aug 5. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage 04.08.25

The "Sea World", which had beenn seized on July 19 near the coastal town of Bareeda on the Gulf of Aden, after having been observed loitering" off the coast for several days, has been released after lengthy discussions and the dispatch of a Turkish delegation to Puntland on Aug 4. The Turkish government has provided the Puntland government with proof that the cargo was belonging to it. After the investigations conducted by the Puntland government into the cargo were completed, the Puntland government has decided to transfer responsibility for the vessel and its cargo to the Turkish government The accusations of prracy were rejected by the Puntland authorities.

The Brodosplit shipyard said on Aug 4 that an authorised professional service had conducted air testing aboard the 'Moby Drea' as part of preparatory works for the reconstruction of areas containing asbestos materials. The results showed there were no asbestos fibres present in the air.

The 'Beautemps-Beaupré' located an overcrowded migrant boat on Aug 3, 2025, at 6:50 p.m. approximately 185 kilometers off the Moroccan coast near Dakhla. The crew notified Salvamento Marítimo, which deployed the SAR boat 'Guardamar Polimnia'. It reached the area after about 11 hours. The research ship remained nearby at the request of Salvamento Marítimo, until the SAR vessel had arrived on scene and rescued the more than 100 migrants south of Gran Canaria. The 'Guardamar Polimnia' then set course for the port of Arguineguín, Gran Canaria. One seriously injured person was flown to Gran Canaria Airport by the SAR helicopter Helimer 202 and dropped off at 3:55 p.m., An ambulance transported the patient further to a hospital. The rescued migrants arrived at the port of Arguineguín at 8:40 p.m.

On Aug 4, 2025, the Spanish hospital ship 'Juan de la Cosa' (IMO: 9328156) requested medical evacuation for a crew member of the fishing vessel 'Nuestro Padre Tonino', which was located 35 nautical miles north of Gijón. The CCS Gijón of Salvamento Marítimo deployed the SAR boat 'Salvamar Rigel' (MMSI: 224003390) for this purpose, which took the fisherman off and transferred him to the port of Gijón, where an ambulance was waiting for further transport to hospital for medical care on a higher level.

On the afternoon of Aug 4, 2025, the Rafina Port Authority was informed by the Captain of the 'Super Ferry' about the injury of a 74-year-old passenger of Chinese nationality, while the ferry was en route from the port of Gavrio in Andros.The man had lost his balance while moving inside the ship, resulting in injuries to her knee and elbow. He was immediately provided with first aid by the ship's crew. After arriving at the port of Rafina, he was transported by ambulance to the Athens General Hospital Korgialenio-Benakio of the Hellenic Red Cross, for futther medical treatment. A preliminary investigation was conducted by the Rafina Central Port Authority.

On Aug 3, 2025, the 'Torvang' was towed to Stokksund in order to be demolished. The ship had sunk at the quay in Hendvågen on May 23 and was lifted the sheerleg 'Hebolift 9 from July 23 to July 28, when it was floating unassisted again. The Kristiansund Taubåtservice was contracted to finalise the last voyage and deployedthe tug "Waterlord" from Sunndalsoera, which took the ship in tow and pulled it to Fosen in Trøndelag. Report with photo: https://www.brunsvika.net/nyhetsarkiv-alle-artikler/32587-torvang-slept-til-opphogging

The 'Fortune' has sparked controversy for carrying a cargo of coal destined for ort Hadera. The shipment violates a Colombian government decree banning coal exports to Israel, due to ongoing concerns over Israel's actions in Gaza. The ship had sailed from Colombia on July 24, 2025, with an ETA as of Aug 14. The Colombian government classifies coal as a "dual-use item", which could support military activities, in addition to its civilian use for energy production. Activists claimed that the shipment was breaching the decree issued by the Colombian president in 2024,banning exports of coal to Israel. The Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he would order the Colombian Navy to intercept vessels bound for Israel. The 'Fortune' has not broadcast the vessel's location for the past nine days.

A protest by Extinction Rebellion activists briefly delayed the docking of the 'Celebrity Eclipse' for the second time within a week in Amsterdam on Aug 3 at around 6 a.m. Around 30 demonstrators in kayaks and inflatables blocked access to the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, displaying banners such as “Cruise is polluting our planet.” The authorities intervened after two hours, arresting at least five protesters. The ship eventually docked and continued its itinerary. Report with photos: https://crew-center.com/protest-delays-celebrity-eclipse-docking-amsterdam

On Aug 4, 2025, at around 10:40 p.m. the 'Excellence Baroness', enroute from Lelystad to Basel, allided with the Oude IJssel Bridge in Zutphen. The impact of damaged railings on the upper deck of the river cruise ship. Due to possible damage to the railway bridge. train traffic between Apeldoorn, Arnhem, and Zutphen was halted. The fire department responded with several vehicles. The police was also present and advised the crew to assess the damage to the ship before it could continue its voyage. There were no reports of injuries. On Aug 5 the 'Excellence Baroness' berthed in Duisburg. Report with photos: https://www.gelrenieuws.nl/2025/08/passagiersschip-botst-op-oude-ijsselbrug.html

The 'Guardamar Polimnia' hat rescued more than 100 migrants from distress south of Gran Canaria on Aug 3, 2025. One person died, another was in critical condition and flown to Gran Canaria by helicopter. The French research vessel 'Beautemps-Beaupré' (IMO: 9098361) had initially sighted the overcrowded boat at 6:50 p.m. approximately 185 kilometers off the Moroccan coast near Dakhla. The 'Guardamar Polimnia' was subsequently alerted and reached the area after about 11 hours. Rescue operation south of Gran Canaria. The French naval ship remained nearby at the request of Salvamento Marítimo, until the SAR vessel arrived on scene. The crew of the 'Guardamar Polimnia' took the migrants on board and set course for the port of Arguineguín, Gran Canaria. The seriously injured person was flown to Gran Canaria Airport by the SAR helicopter Helimer 202 and dropped off at 3:55 p.m., An ambulance transported the patient further to a hospital. The rescued migrants arrived at the port of Arguineguín at 8:40 p.m.

On the afternoon of Aug 3, 2025, the Port Authority of the Argosaronic Gulf was informed that upon the arrival of the 'Flying Cat 4' at the port of Piraeus, en route from Spetses-Hydra and Poros, an obstruction was detected in the ship’s propulsion system. The hydrofoil safely disembarked its 256 passengers. The Port Authority banned the ship from sailing, until the damage was repaired and a certificate of class maintenance was presented by the monitoring classification society.

On Aug 2, 2025, at 11.20 p.m. a fire broke out in the engine room of the 'Triangle', with six crew members on board, n the Markermeer, en route to Schokkerhaven, at the height of the Oostvaarders dike in Lelystad. The crew was unable to contain the blaze. The ship was berthed, and could be evacuated in time with no injuries reported. The fire department deployed several vehicles to extinguish the fire and got it under control within half an hour. Also the KNRM responded to the alert and dispatched a lifeboat. The damage to the engine room was extensive. The amount of smoke that was released was particularly playing a role.. The cause of the fire was unknown at this stage. After the investigations, the propulsion of the 'Triangle could be restored, and the ship was able to resume its voyage under its own power a few hours after the incident. Reports with photos: https://www.omroepflevoland.nl/nieuws/436825/brand-in-machinekamer-van-binnenvaartschip-in-lelystad https://112inbeeld.nl/snelle-reactie-op-brand-in-machinekamer