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A fire broke out aboard the 'Maly' and a 24-ton-vessel, which was moored alongside at the port of Sinbuk in the city of Yeosu on Aug 16, 2025. The 'Maly' was loaded with 2,500 tons of a hazardous chemicals categorized as C5 along with 100 tons of fuel oil when the fire broke out. The blaze quickly spread to the smaller cargo vessel. The Coast Guard mobilized 15 vessels and one fireboat to fight the fire after being notified by a nearby vessel at 1:04 a.m. The Coast Guard was able to extinguish the blaze on the cargo vessel within a few hours, but it took six hours before the fire could be extinguished on the tanker.All 14 crew members from the 'Maly' and four crewmembers from the cargo vessel were rescued, but the captain of the cargo vessel was recovered in an unconscious state and later declared dead. Among the crew members on the tanker, on Myanmar national in his 30s suffered serious injuries, and a Myanmar national in his 20s suffered minor injuries. The fire aboard the cargo vessel was extinguished at 3:17 a.m., the fire on the tanker by 7:45 a.m. It was unclear if the chemicals leaked out due to the fire. The cause of the incident was not yet known. An investigation has been launched. Report with photos and video: https://jeonmae.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1175908 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln9OvbhbVdk&t=3s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v0WpkEVtyA

Several LNG tankers are heading to Asia from the Russian export facility Arctic LNG 2 plant in Siberia, sanctioned by the US, potentially testing Washington’s resolve to crack down on the trade amid high-level talks over the war in Ukraine. The 'Iris' (IMO: 9953523) and 'Voskhod' started their voyages to North Asia via the Northern Sea Route on Aug. 15 after being idled for weeks. Two other tankers that recently loaded at the plant also started heading toward Asia last week. It was unclear if the four vessels currently heading toward Asia will ultimately find buyers. About a dozen ships, including those that can navigate icy waters, have been marshaled to potentially service Arctic LNG 2, with some changing management companies several times to help obfuscate their actual owners. The Arctic LNG 2 produced eight cargoes in summer 2024, but was forced to shut in October. as it failed to find buyers and as ice started its seasonal build-up around the facility. The plant, initially sanctioned by the Biden administration, resumed loading in June but no cargoes have docked at an import facility yet.

The 'Lochnevis', serving on the route Mallaig-Small Isles, had to be removed for service to undergo repairs on Aug 17. Therefore all sailings have been cancelled. The operator CalMac was sourcing a charter vessel. The 'Lochnevis' was shifted from Gourock and entered the Garvel Drydock of the Dales Marine Services in Greenock on Aug 18.

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 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.

Thr The "Baron" was detained on Aug 4, 2025, in Porto Nogaro, with ten deficiencies, six of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage Plan Missing 2) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm systems Inoperative 3) Fire safety - Evaluation of crew performance Lack of training 4) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boats Not ready for use 5) Labour conditions - Provisions quality and nutritional value Not as required 6) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 9 and left the port enroute to Brindisi, where it arrived on Aug 13. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Brodosplit will act in accordance with the decision of the competent authorities and take all necessary measures, including disembarking the vessel. However, that the vessel's departure is the sole responsibility of the owner. The vessel's owner is the sole entity with the right and obligation to make the decision regarding sailing. Brodosplit does not own the vessel and has no legal authority to disembark or transport the vessel independently. Only the vessel's owner can obtain the necessary permits and arrange crew and mooring. Brodosplit is solely a repair port and service provider. Brodosplit can provide technical conditions, but cannot order or conduct sailing without the owner's order. The Ministry ordered the vessel to leave the area within 7 days. The responsibility for complying with the Ministry's instructions lies with the shipowner. Med Fuel confirmed that on receipt of the stop work order on Aug 11, all construction activity was suspended. The owner is now solely focused on securing a safe tow to get the 'Moby Drea' out of Croatia, and the ministry has granted it an additional 15 days to complete the task. Split's port authority is assigned to oversee compliance.

On Agu 14, the 'Isle of Mull', serving on the route Oban-Craignure, suffered a technical issue that required further investigations. As a consequence, the scheduled 07:25 a.m. sailing from Obanwas delayed by approximately 30 minutes.

Due to ongoing investigations with the 'Caledonian Isles', operating on the route Ardrossan-Brodick in the Imperial Drydock of the Dales Marine Systems in Edinburgh, there is no scheduled service to Arran operating between the port until Sep 7. The ferries 'Glen Sannox' and 'Alfred' will operate the Troon Brodick-route until Sep 7 insted.

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 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/

After a fire on Aug 13, 2025, at 10. p.m., the KMP 'Gili Iyang', which serves the Gresik-Bawean route, finally underwent repairs. All of the ship's cargo, including bulk cargo, basic necessities, and various other commodities, was unloaded at the Port of Gresik. The KMP 'Gili Iyang' had departed from Gresik Port, at around 8.30 p.m. WIB, with the destination of Bawean Island. About 1.5 hours later, when passing through the Bouy 8 area in the waters of Karang Jamuang, the fire broke out in pos. 06.41'578" S-112.40'213" W in the Surabaya Shipping Lane in Gresik waters in the lower part of the ship in the cargo area for bulk goods and vehicles. Meanwhile, passengers were on the second d3ck. The cause of the fire was suspected to be an electrical short circuit. The incident did not result in any fatalities. The passengers were immediately evacuated and handled at the passenger terminal. Only some of the luggage was burned. The 'Gili Iyang' was carrying 220 passengers, consisting of 164 adult economy class passengers, 16 children and 40 business class passengers. In addition, there were also 62 class II vehicles on board.

The "Propontis" was detained on Aug 7, 2025, in Trieste with 17 deficiencies - 12 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Seafarers employment agreement Entries missing 2) Labour conditions - Sanitary facilities Damaged 3) Labour conditions - Heating, airconditioning and ventilation Not as required 4) Emergency systems - Emergency source of power - emergency generator Not properly maintained 5) Structural conditions - Cargo pumproom' Not as required 6) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Auxiliary machinery Not as required 7) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Inoperative 8)) Fire safety - Fire fighting equipment and Appliances Not properly maintained 9) Fire safety - Fire pump and its pipes Not as required 10) Fire safety - Ready availability of fire fighting equipment Inoperative 11) Fire safety - Evaluation of crew performance Lack of training 12) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 9 and left the port enroute to Algeciras with an ETA as of Aug 18. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Several LNG tankers are heading to Asia from the Russian export facility Arctic LNG 2 plant in Siberia, sanctioned by the US, potentially testing Washington’s resolve to crack down on the trade amid high-level talks over the war in Ukraine. The 'Iris' and 'Voskhod' (IMO: 9953511) started their voyages to North Asia via the Northern Sea Route on Aug. 15 after being idled for weeks. Two other tankers that recently loaded at the plant also started heading toward Asia last week. It was unclear if the four vessels currently heading toward Asia will ultimately find buyers. About a dozen ships, including those that can navigate icy waters, have been marshaled to potentially service Arctic LNG 2, with some changing management companies several times to help obfuscate their actual owners. The Arctic LNG 2 produced eight cargoes in summer 2024, but was forced to shut in October. as it failed to find buyers and as ice started its seasonal build-up around the facility. The plant, initially sanctioned by the Biden administration, resumed loading in June but no cargoes have docked at an import facility yet.

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered a technical issue with the ramp on Aug 15 and a potential fouled propeller. Both problems required further inspections, and the departure from Castlebay was at 05:30 a.m. and the arrival at Oban at 10:15 a.m. as a consequence.

On Aug 18, 2025, the 'Juan y Ángela' requested assistance due to an injured crew member and engine trouble. The LS ''Atlas', the SRAr boat 'Salvamar Fomalhaut' and the patrol boat 'Trabucador' were mobilized to assist. The patrol boat took on board the injured fisherman and transported him to shore. The lifeboat, assisted by the 'Atlas', towed the fishing vessel to the port of Sant Carles de la Ràpita.

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/

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

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