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arrived Chittagong Anchorage 18.06.25

The salvors from Smit Salvage and Hebo have made good progress in recovering the 'Bayesian' While the plan was to lift the hull at the end of June, this will happen on une 21, if the weather is suitable. Last week, the stern of the yacht was lifted by th crane 'Hebolift 10' so far that the eight slings could be passed under the ship in the right place. On June 17, the ship's 72-meter mast was cut loose with a remote-controlled diamond saw wire. The mast was placed on the seabed and will be raised later. The hull then straightened up quite a bit. In the coming days the ship will be completely righted before being raised. On June 22 the 'Hebolift 10' will sail with the yacht in the slings to the port of Termini Imerese, where it will be deposited on the shore, if everything goes according to plan.

On June 16, 2025, at 12.43 a.m. the 'Greek Seas', while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme of the Singapore Strait, was boarded by six perpetrators, armes with knives and gun like objects, in pos. 1° 3.23' N 103° 37.68' E, about 5.1 nautical miles off Pulau Cula. No injuries were reported, and nothing was reported stolen.

A recreational boat spotted a small boat 34 nautical miles southeast of Cabo de la Nao on June 18 and notfified the CCS Valencia of Salvamento Marítimo, which mobilized the 'Salvamar Fénix'. The SAR boat rescued the 20 people on board, among them 15 men, one woman and fir minors, one of whom required medical assistance. The migrants were taken to Alicante, where they were treated by shore based medical teams.

An oil slick spanning approximately six square miles has formed in the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Iran and the UAE following the collision of the 'Adalynn' and the 'Front Eagle'. The spill, which covered 1.47 square miles) on June 17, hadsquadrupled in size within 24 hours, creating a potential environmental disaster in the region. The 'Adalynn' is part of Russia’s shadow fleet, has previously transported Russian oil from the Russian port of Ust-Luga in violation of the G7 price cap, using tactics like disabling its AIS in order to avoid detection. Despite officially reporting that it was carrying no cargo, the ship’s draft of 9.3 meters suggested it may have been transporting up to 70,000 tons of crude oil. The origin of the cargo on this voyage remains unconfirmed. However, it was most likely transferred from another vessel. Between May 1 and the time of the collision, the 'Adalynn' had been circling in the same area of the Gulf of Oman, suggesting possible ship-to-ship transfers of crude oil. Prior to that, the tanker had been docked at the port of Duqmand made periodic trips into the Gulf of Oman. The last confirmed direct loading took place at the port of Ust-Luga in September 2024, after which the vessel returned to Duqm and visited several other ports in the region. The 'Adalynn's listed owner is the Global Shipping Holding Ltd, in Antigua-Barbuda with a mailing addres in an older office complex in Navi Mumbai, which is home to multiple logistics, seafarer training and ship management firms, but has no public directory to confirm whether the 'Adalynn's operator is a tenant. The Indian company operates two aging tankers, besides the 'Adalynn' the 'Carcharodon' (IMO: 9258882), which is also sanctioned by the UK for transporting Russian oil. Both tankers are sanctioned by the government of Ukraine for their involvement in Russia's shadowy oil trade. No records of the Global Shipping Holding Ltd. exist in OpenCorporates, the world’s largest open database of corporate entities. Ship tracking data also indicated that the 'Adalynn' may lack P&I (Protection and Indemnity) insurance, without which any liability for environmental or other damages would fall solely on the vessel’s owner. After the collision, the operator of the 'Front Eagle', Frontline, attempted to get in touch with the 'Adalynn's owners, but found that it could not find an individual to talk to. Frontline had to find out from a local agent - not the shipowner - that the 'Adalynn's crew made it safely ashore and were lodged in a hotel. The 'Front Eagle' remained anchored in pos. 25° 14' N 056° 34' E as of June 19. Report with photos: https://theins.ru/en/news/282263

The "Ugr Istanbul" was detained on June 14, 2025, in Istanbul with 11 deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fire control plan Not updated 2) Labour conditions - Ventilation (Working spaces) Not as required 3) Life saving Appliances - Stowage and provision of liferafts Not properly stowed The vessel was released again on June 16 and left the port en route to Barcelona with an ETA as of June 21. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The 'Honorable James L. Oberstar' has made the trip to Fraser Shipyards in Superior, Wisconsin after spending almost a week anchored in the St. Marys River. The freighter began the trip to the Fraser Shipyards on June 15. The U.S. Coast Guard reviewed engineering assessments of the laker with help from the Hay Lake Marine Casualty Unified Command and advisement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Salvage Engineering Response Team to determine that the vessel was structurally sound and fit to make the 28-hour trip. The freighter arrived in Duluth on June 16, followed by the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter 'Spar'. The remaining cargo was unloaded at the CN Hallet 5 in Duluth, before the ship entered the yard. Report with photo and video: https://eu.sooeveningnews.com/story/news/local/2025/06/17/hon-james-l-oberstar-freighter-travels-to-wisconsin-shipyard-after-st-marys-river-incident/84242862007/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NxX5hn8swM

arrived Gadani Anchorage 19.06.25

On June 13, 2025, at 11 p.m. the 'Themir', while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme of the Singapore Strait, was boarded by eight perpetrators, armes with knives, in pos. 1° 4.6' N 103°42.4' E, about 2.2 nautical miles off Pulau Cula. No injuries were reported, and nothing was reported stolen.

On June 13, 2025, at 11 p.m. the 'KSL Seattle', while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme of the Singapore Strait, was boarded by eight perpetrators, armes with knives, in pos. 1° 6.5' N 103° 44.1' E. 2.2 nautical miles off Pulau Cula. No injuries were reported, and nothing was reported stolen.

A precarious wooden boat was located two nautical miles south of Maspalomas on June 18. The CCS Las Palmas of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Macondo' to assist, which rescues the 14 people on board. Among them were five minors and one woman, all of North African origin. The migrants were transported to Arguineguín. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1935392298591719536

The "Insel Hiddensee, with 138 passengers on board, ran aground on tate afternoon of June 18, 2024. between Rügen and Hiddensee due to a technical defect in the steering system. A faulty relay in the steering system had caused the ship to deviate from its course in the narrow fairway, and it got stuck in the mud. Initially, the rescue boat "Nausikaa," of the DGzRS station on Hiddensee, attempted to tow the ferry off, but attempt was unsuccessful. Only with the assistance of the more powerful rescue boat "Nis Randers" it was possible to tow the vessel back into the fairway after about one hour. As a precautionary measure, all relays in the control system of the "Insel Hiddensee" were replaced after the incident. After a successful ttrial, the ferry resumed its regular service. Report with photo: https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/ruegen/ostsee-drama-faehre-geraet-zwischen-hiddensee-und-ruegen-in-schwierigkeiten-3683704

A fire broke out in the engine room of the 'Industrial Challenger' off Kumkale in the Çanakkale Strait, en route from Marmaris to Yalova. The ship suffered an engine failure and went adrift. The tugs 'Kurtarma 13' (IMO: 9913573) and 'Türkeli' (IMO: 9816256,) as well as the lifeboat 'Kiyem 1' (MMSI: 271042656) assisted the disabled ship under the coordination of the Çanakkale VTS Center; On the afternoon, it was moored at the Karanlık Liman Anchorage in pos. 40° 01' N 026° 15' E, where it remained stationary as of June 18. The ship traffic in the Çanakkale Strait was timewise suspended, but later opened again in both directions. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1934687810553860358

The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) on June 18 said that due to the prevailing peak monsoon conditions and associated operational risks, it will take more time to extract oil from the 'MSC Elsa 3'. The weather conditions provided only a narrow and fragmented working window, which is unsuitable for stable and safety. A further delay would provide a more reliable window to safely conduct hot tapping and oil recovery. The 'Nand Saarthi', from where saturation diving operations for oil extraction were to be conducted, remains at Kochi port due to the prevailing adverse sea conditions. Upon improvement in weather, it will sail to the wreck site. Oil recovery equipment onboard the 'Nand Saarthi' is to be transferred to Canara Megh for the next phase. All accessories and gases remain available and are being held for deployment once the new contractor takes over, The 'Seamac III' has been demobilised and was proceeding to Mumbai as all the leaks have been plugged. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has conducted aerial sorties using Dornier aircraft equipped with Pollution Surveillance Systems (PSS) to look for any oil slicks, No oil slick has been observed approximately 60 nautical miles from the wreck site. Additional sorties are planned to continue monitoring the situation. Satellite imagery from the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) was awaited to confirm whether there were any shoreline and offshore oil traces. Regarding washed up plastic nurdles, approximately 65-75 tons were now stored shore-side, awaiting a final disposal decision. the Marine Emergency Response Centre (MERC) has continued container recovery activities at Kollam, focusing on submerged containers using divers. Beach cleanup operations continued across Thiruvananthapuram with approximately 160 volunteers deployed, ,The intermittent rains have slowed down the clean-up work on some days,

The 'Berlin' allided with the lock head in Wilhelmshaven, between the two chambers of the 4th entrance on the evening of June 15, 2025, causing significant damage. The ship had left its berth at the repair pier in the North Harbor at 7:10 p.m. and, assisted by three tugs, was supposed to enter the west chamber to exit the lock. The accident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. The "Berlin" initially returned to its previous berth. No one was injured. However, the wheelhouse for the measuring station in the North Harbour was completely destroyed. The lock subsequently had to be closed because it was unclear whether there was debris on the bottom near the rail on which the sliding gate is moved. Divers from the Jade Divers were mobilized on the morning of Jue 16 to search the area. By the afternoon, all fallen stones from the bottom of the lock entrance could be recovered, and the Waterways and Shipping Authority (WSA) Weser-Jade-North Sea in Wilhelmshaven could reopen the west chamber again. The only visible dent on the starboard side of the "Berlin" was below the crest on the bow. There were neither structural damages nor technical malfunctions on board, meaning the vessel was able to begin its planned training program at sea on June 1 The WSA has now appointed am expert to make suggestions for safety measures for the collapsed building before the remains can be demolished. A container was set up at the lock head as a control center. According to the Weser-Jade-North Sea Waterways and Shipping Authority, an investigation was underway to determine whether the house needs to be completely replaced. Reports with photos: https://www.nwzonline.de/wilhelmshaven/havarie-in-wilhelmshaven-schleusenhaupt-nach-kollision-mit-marine-schiff-beschaedigt_a_4,2,1000413070.html https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/marine-schiff-rammt-schleusen-haus-abriss-droht,seeschleuse-100.htmls

On June 12, 2025, at 04.00 a.m. the 'Bonneville', while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme of the Singapore Strait, was boarded by six perpetrators, armes with knives and gun like objects, in pos. 1° 6.3' N 103° 44.8' E, about 4.2 nautical miles off Pulau Cula. No injuries were reported. The intruders stole engine spares.

On June 18, 20925, the medical evacuation of a crew member of the 'Tapilu' was requested. The fishing vessel was sailing 48 nautical miles east of Benicarló. The CCS Tarragona of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 223, which hoisted the patient and transported him to the Virgen de la Cinta Hospital in Tortosa for further medical treatment.

On morning of June 19. 2025, the 'Hispaniola', with four crew members on board, requested assistance due to an engine problems 14 nautical miles southeast of the mouth of the Ebro River. The CCS Tarragona of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Achernar' (MMSI: 224476170), which took the two-asted ship in tow and safely pulled it to Sant Carles de la Rápita.

The "Maersk Puelo" was detained on June 8, 2025, in Southampton, UK, with 21 deficiencies, 13 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Labour conditions - Drainage Not as required 2) Labour conditions - Food personal hygiene Not hygienic 3) Labour conditions - Messroom and recreational facilities Not as required 4) Labour conditions - Galley, handlingroom (maintenance) Damaged 5) Labour conditions - Lighting (Accommodation) Inoperative 6) Labour conditions - Cold room, cleanliness and temperature Not as required 7) Labour conditions - Laundry, adequate locker Not as required 8)) Fire safety - Evaluation of crew performance Lack of training 9) Fire safety - Fire fighting equipment and Appliances Not properly maintained 10) Structural conditions - Electrical installation in general Damaged 11) Safety of navigation - Echo sounder Inoperative 12) Water/Weathertight - Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights Not properly maintained 13) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on June 18 and left the port the next day en route to Wilhelmshaven with an ETA as of June 20. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On June 18, 2025, at around 5:00 a.m., the 'Ridens' reported a migrant boat in distress to the CROSS Gris-Nez off the coast of Malo-les-Bains, and it was closely monitoring the vessel. The CROSS Gris-Nez immediately deployed the resources of the 'Ridens' and the SNSM, including the RHIB 'SNS 035 Reuze' and the lifeboat SNS 087 Jean-Bart II' to assist. The 'Ridens' quickly rescued 23 people, the 'SNS 035' six people, and the'JEan Bart II' 49 people. A doctor, a volunteer SNSM member aboard the lifeboat, provided first aid to three victims, including one with a leg injury. A total of 78 people were rescued. Around 10:00 a.m., all migrants were disembarked at the port of Dunkirk, to be treated by shore based rescue services. At the same time, the CROSS Gris-Nez deployed a Dauphin helicopter of the French Navy, based in Le Touquet, to conduct search operations, in support of the nautical resources on site, including the French Navy's hydrographic vessel, the 'Lapérouse'. Following the search, which was coordinated by the CROSS Gris-Nez, with no other shipwrecked people reported, the Maritime Prefect of the Channel and North Sea ended the SAR operation.