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There was an issue with the tannoy system on board the 'Clansman', operting on the route Oban-Colonsay, on May 23, that required further investigations. There was a delay to the service , and the ferries 'Lord of the Isles' and 'Isle of Mull' were operating amended sailing times: http://calm.ac/10 Ths service was later cancelled. Spare parts have been sourced and are expected to arrive at the vessel on the morning of May 24. Options for a passenger charter have been explored but it has not been possible to secure. As of May 24, repairs have been carried out to the tannoy system, and the vessel operated the following amended timetable: Depart Oban - 11:00 a.m. Depart Coll - 1:55 p.m. Depart Tiree - 3:20 p.m. Depart Coll - 4:30 p.m.

The "Alfa Watan"was detained in Mytilene on May 9, 2025, with seven deficiencies, all of which being regarded a seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Safety of navigation - Charts Not updated 2) Radio communications - SART / AIS SART Inoperative 3) Radio communications - Satellite EPIRB Inoperative 4) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Inoperative 5) Fire safety - Evaluation of crew performance Lack of training 6) Life saving Appliances - Means of recovery of life saving Appliances Inoperative 7) ISM - ISM certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on May 23 and left the port en route to Cesme Anchorage. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

THe 'Swette' (MMSI: 244740259) and 'Nautica, which had grounded at Rumst, at the confluence of the Nete and the Rupel, on May 22, 2025, were refloated at high tide- No one was injured in the incident. The maritime police were called and shipping traffic on the Rupel was halted. The Vlaamse Waterweg acknowledged that in addition to very low water, sedimentation may also have played a role in the accident on the tidal river. Report with photos: https://www.hln.be/rumst/twee-binnenschepen-weer-vertrokken-nadat-ze-vastliepen-op-rupel-in-rumst~af17460d/

On June 17 , 2025, at 1:00 p.m., the 'Astoria' will be sold b the Rotterdam District Court, Rotterdam, at the Wilhelminaplein 100 - 125 with the Intended use being demolition. Delivery “as is where is” in Rotterdam. Further information and conditions are available from the law firm Hoek Sinke Ten Katen, Hans ten Katen and Hidde Bol, Sint-Jobsweg 30-Z, 3024 EJ Rotterdam.

Beached at Aliaga 22.05.25 https://www.instagram.com/p/DKBd-JNIDtS/

On May 23, 205, there was a PAN PAN call of the 'Blue Trout' with four crew members on board, after it went adrift due to a mechanical failure and lack of wind seven nautical miles southwest of Matalascañas. The CCS Huelva of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Alkaid', which took the yacht in tow and safely pulled it to the port of Mazagón. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1925941283559776474

The 'Ocean Victory', operated by the newly formed Spanish cruise line Alma Cruceros, was detained in the Port of Malaga following a legal request from the ship's general agent, Grupo Lantimar. The ship remained docked with all crew on board while authorities and company representatives awaited the next phase of the procedure.Alma Cruceros, which began its maiden voyage on April 18, 2025, had established itself as a provider of luxury Mediterranean travel. Its inaugural itinerary departed from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and ended in Malaga, after which the company only made two additional voyages before an abrupt operational suspension. On May 9, travel agents were notified of the cancellation of a scheduled departure on May 11. Despite promises of more information, the ship has remained idle since that date. Alma Cruceros has not issued an official statement regarding the detention of the 'Ocean Victory' or the future of its cruise operations. There are reports suggesting the company could face imminent suspension of payments and the possible termination of crew contracts, although these figures have not yet been confirmed by official sources. The 'Ocean Victory' is owned by SunStone Ships and was chartered by Alma Cruceros for seasonal sailings in the Mediterranean. During the off-season, the ship was scheduled to operate under the Albatros Expeditions program in Antarctic waters. Originally conceived as a high-end product aimed at a wealthy clientele, but faced with increasing commercial pressure, the cruise line revised its pricing model, reducing weekly fares from approximately USD 6,750 per passenger to approximately USD 2,250, adopting a boutique cruise approach with broader appeal. Industry sources have linked Alma Cruceros' difficulties to a combination of complex logistical requirements and poor financial performance. These factors, combined with limited operating time and a rapid adjustment to its market positioning, appear to have contributed to the ship's current detention and the overall uncertainty surrounding the brand's viability.

The 'Torvang' with five crew members on board has capsized in Hendvågen in Averøy and was leaning on the quay onthe morning of May 23, 2025. Two of the crew on board jumped into the water and swam to shore themselves. The other three got onto the quay. The ship was moored at th quay when it listed to port side and suddenly overturned. The cargo hold was full of water. A sludge suction machine has been ordered, and it was hoped that the ship might right itself when it has emptied the hold of water. None of the five crew members were injured after the incident, but they have been given warm and dry clothes. An ambulance was on the way. The Norwegian Coastal Administration took over. Fire boats and the lifeboat 'Bergen Kreds' of the NSSR attended the scene. There were currently no signs of diesel or oil spills. The police were on site and started questioning those involved. Report with photo: https://www.tk.no/bat-synker-mannskap-har-kommet-seg-pa-land/s/5-51-1691159?fbclid=IwY2xjawKdPIJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHo7FCVO395dPtdDRbe6qoM8LUt7nzqHcyiKmWQFm8g7aSKpc3n27JYVp2j1I_aem__PNZts2xOX7JaXF91eVMOg

In Rumst, at the conjunction of the Nete and the Rupel, the 'Swette' enroute from Antwerp to Terneuzen, and the 'Nautica' (MMSI: 205500090) en route from Roeselare to Sète, have become stuck due to the low water level on May 22, 2025. The maritime police have been informed of the incident. One of the ships got completely stuck in the mud, while the other got stuck at the back. The two ships were located at the Veerstraat. A few years ago, the municipal authorities submitted a motion to the Flemish Waterway to ask for a buoy to be provided to mark the sandbank, but it did not respond to that. Report with photo and video: https://www.hln.be/rumst/twee-schepen-vastgelopen-in-rumst-door-laagtij-we-blijven-ijveren-voor-een-boei-als-oplossing~a0d191a8/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.de%2F

The 'Swette' and 'Nautica' (MMSI: 205500090), which had grounded at Rumst, at the confluence of the Nete and the Rupel, on May 22, 2025, were refloated at high tide- No one was injured in the incident. The maritime police were called and shipping traffic on the Rupel was halted. The Vlaamse Waterweg acknowledged that in addition to very low water, sedimentation may also have played a role in the accident on the tidal river. Report with photos: https://www.hln.be/rumst/twee-binnenschepen-weer-vertrokken-nadat-ze-vastliepen-op-rupel-in-rumst~af17460d/

On May 24
. 2025, at around 1.30 a.m. the 'MSC Elsa 3' developed a list of 26 degrees to starboard side due to flooding in one of the holds 38 nautical miles southwest of Kochi, capsized and sank on May 25 at around 7.50 a.m, spilling containers into the Arabian Sea. The vessel had departed Vizhinjam Port on May 23 en route to Kochi, carrying 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous cargo and 12 with calcium carbide, along with 84.44 metric tons of diesel and 367.1 metric tons of furnace oil. The Indian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) in Kochi launched a coordinated response. A Coast Guard’s Dornier aircraft that was deployed for aerial surveillance, spotted two liferafts with survivors. Subsequently, patrol ships and the merchant vessels 'Han Yi' and the 'MSC Silver 2' were diverted to assist. The 24 crew members were rescued safely, 21 by the Indian Coast Guard and three, including the ship’s captain who is a Russian national, and its chief engineer, by the Indian Navy’s INS 'Sujata'. The rescued crew were tended to by Coast Guard personnel. By the late evening of May 24
, 21 crew members , including nationals from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, and the Philippines, were rescued, while three senior crew members remained onboard to assist with salvage arrangements. However, the vessel’s condition deteriorated overnight. The three crew members were forced to abandon the ship and were rescued by the INS 'Sujata.' The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued a coastal alert, as containers filled with low sulfur fuel may wash ashore. An ICG aircraft with oil spill mapping tech was surveying the area. No oil spill was reported yet, but pollution response measures were fully activated to protect Kerala’s marine ecosystem. Rerports with photos: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/liberian-ship-tilts-further-containers-fall-sea-kerala-navy-rescues-3-crew-10027193/ https://indianexpress.com/article/india/container-vessel-msc-elsa-tilts-kochi-rescue-operations-10026323/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mod-confirms-sinking-of-liberian-ship-off-kochi-coast-with-640-containers-including-13-with-hazardous-cargo/article69616940.ece

The 'Isle of Mull' return was pushed back a little further. CalMac's expectation was to have the evacuation slides repaired and be ready to re- enter service by June 25. That represented a 10 day extension on the original plan, which would have seen her return by June 15. Due to the knock-on effect of delays to the 'Finlaggan's over-haul, that date was pushed back another four days to June 29. The ferry will be heading for dry-dock in Greenock on May 24, to have her new marine evacuation slides fitted. That gives five weeks to have the work done, to return just before the peak month of July. All those with affected bookings should be contacted by CalMac.

There were cancellations on the Red Funnel service of the 'Red Falcon' from East Cowes to Southampton service on the morning of May 22 due to a technical issue with the aft engine. The6 a.m. departure, the 7.30 a.m. departure from Southampton and the 9 a.m. departure from East Cowes, he 10.30 a.m. departure and the 1.30 p.m. departure from Southampton and the 12 p.m. departure and 3 p.m. departure from East Cowesg were cancelled. Red Funnel is already running a reduced timetable due to ongoing essential maintenance and engineering works. Its current two-ship service had been due to end on May 19 but will continue until at least June 8.

The 'Abeille Bourbon' has just changed its name. The tug, based in Brest, has been renamed 'VB Abeille Bretagne. The new name of this tug, which ensures the safety of the entire Atlantic coast, and in particular the Ouessant rail, was inaugurated on May 22, 2025,. VB are the initials of Vicente Boluda, president of the Spanish Boluda group, the owner of the tug since June 2024. "Bourbon" referred to the previous owner, which the group has decided to change. Report with photo: https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/societe/a-brest-le-remorqueur-abeille-bourbon-devient-officiellement-vb-abeille-bretagne-5327232

There was suspicion that the grounding of the 'NCL Salten' near Trondheim occurred after a 30-year-old officer who was responsible for the navigation of the ship had fallen asleep, the Public Prosecution Service (OM) announced on May 23, The local police in Norway, the Trøndelag Police District, have arrested the second officer of the ship. The officer who was alone on the bridge of the NCL Salten admitted during questioning that he had fallen asleep while navigating the vessel. The police have no indications that a technical defect caused the grounding of the ship. There was nothing to indicate that an evasive manoeuvre was carried out just before the grounding. They found ship documents, including the deck logbook, which shows that he was on duty and alone on the bridge. The individual is being identified as a Ukrainian citizen in his 30s who was on watch at the time of the incident. He has been charged under Norwegian law with “negligent navigation,” with the police stating that the law requires a ship to be navigated in such a way that there is no danger to life and health, the environment, or material assets. The vessel had entered the Trondheim fjord normally at 16 knots. However, at the appointed spot where the vessel should have made a turn to starboard to enter Orkanger, it proceeded forward grounding after 5 a.m. in Byneset, some 24 kilometres west of Trondheim. The police report the investigation is proceeding looking at additional issues including whether the vessel was adhering to the work and rest requirements for the crew. The captain of the vessel as part of the standard procedure in the investigation has also been listed as a suspect in the case. On May 23, parts of the crew on board were interviewed. The focus of the investigation is to establish the sequence of events and determine how this incident could occur, as well as to assess whether the bridge was manned in accordance with applicable regulations. The police reported on May 22, that they had taken control of documents from the vessel and its log for review. The Norwegian Coastal Administration is also being kept apprised of the investigation while it is also responsible for monitoring the vessel and the salvage efforts. A survey has found damage to the vessel’s forecastle and some ballast tanks. The damage is not too severe that it will make the rescue more difficult but all the factors need to be accounted for in the salvage plan. Also, the damaged tanks are only filled with seawater so there is no immediate threat of pollution.The shipping company is responsible for arranging the salvage but the Administration will review the plan. It is noting that it can ask the shipping company for additional measures as necessary to ensure preparedness to prevent pollution or damage. The Administration expects the planning to require some time and it would then review the information. No timeline has been offered for when the vessel will be refloated. An initial attempt, made at high tide on the morning of May 22, just before 09:00 a.m., was unsuccessful. A second attempt, at 9:40 pm. was postponed. A landslide had been detected near the location of the 'NCL Salten'. ‘The area is known for its large amount of clay and this landslide can now be linked to the vibrations that occurred when the ship ran aground. When the ship ran aground at around 05:00, he said, the water level rose 8 to 10 metres from the coast,, pushing away a 100-metre-wide strip of beach. A nearby house in which three people were staying was temporarily evacuated as a precaution. Before the refloating of the ship can begin gain, several surveys of the seabed must be carried out. Geotechnicians have been asked to conduct further research, especially around the ship . The Shipping company North Sea Container Line said it was ‘pleased that no one was injured in the grounding and that everyone is safe. The Norwegian Coastguard attended with the 'Njord-W 333'. The tug 'Boa Brage' (IMO 9551894) was enroute to Trondheim with an ETA as of May 23 at 9 p.m. On May 26, the 'Boa Balder' (IMO: 9462342 ) was at the grounding site. Report with photos: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/05/23/om-stuurman-ncl-salten-sliep-bij-gronding-containerschip-in-noorse-tuin/

In Rumst, at the intersection of the Nete and the Rupel, the 'Swette' (MMSI: 244740259), enroute from Antwerp to Terneuzen, and the 'Nautica', en route from Roeselare to Sète, have become stuck due to the low water level on May 22, 2025. The maritime police have been informed of the incident. One of the ships got completely stuck in the mud, while the other got stuck at the back. The two ships were located at the Veerstraat. A few years ago, the municipal authorities submitted a motion to the Flemish Waterway to ask for a buoy to be provided to mark the sandbank, but it did not respond to that. Report with photo and video: https://www.hln.be/rumst/twee-schepen-vastgelopen-in-rumst-door-laagtij-we-blijven-ijveren-voor-een-boei-als-oplossing~a0d191a8/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.de%2F

The "CR Tethys" was detained in Tauzhou, Jiangsu, on May 23, 2025, with eight deficiencies, three of which being regarded a seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Dangeroos goods - Tmeperature control Not as required 2) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management System Not as required 3) Radio communications - Reservce source of energy Not as required The vessel was released again on May 24. The last detention was on Jan 2, 2025, in Kandla with 19 deficiencies for five days. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

arrived Aliaga Anchorage 22.05.25 https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ8UYbDoDwG/?img_index=1

The "Volodymyr Vorobyov" was detained in Tekirdag on May 8, 2025: Detained in Tekirdag with 47 deficiencies, seven of which being regarded a seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fixed fire exthinguishing installation Missing 2) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system' Not properly maintained 3) Fire safety - Remote Means of control (Machinery spaces) Inoperative 4) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangements for survival craft Not properly maintained 5) Life saving Appliances - Emergency equipment for 2-way communications Batteries expires 6) Structural conditions - Steering gear Not properly maintained 7) Alarm - General alarm Inoperative. The vessel was released again on May 21 and headed to Altinova, where it arrived on May 22 for permanent repairs. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The 'Carnival Splendor's crew have rescued four people, including two Australians, bloggers with a YouTube page called Sailing Barking Cat, stranded on the disabled catamaran 'LA Vita' off the coast of New Caledonia on May 22, 2025. The cruise ship was alerted by the MRCC in Noumea, of the boat's distress call at about midnight, After sailing the coast of Australia, the couple were heading to Fiji, with two French bulldogs and a mini husky in tow. Joined by another couple, a German and an Italian, they set off on May 14, but their engine failed and the mast broke in bad weather, leaving them adrift at sea at night. The cruise ship headed to the location and rescued them within five hours. They got food, water and medical assistance. The 'Carnival Splendor' had left Sydney on May 19 on an eight-day round trip cruise to Vanuatu and New Caledonia. The rescued sailors were dropped off in Noumea. Report with photos: https://www.9news.com.au/national/cruise-ship-rescues-four-people-and-three-dogs-from-boat-stranded-off-new-caledonia/b11c6b8f-0781-4cfc-a410-5475fde9206a https://7news.com.au/news/dream-sailing-trip-becomes-nightmare-at-sea-for-four-people-and-three-dogs-before-cruise-ships-comes-to-rescue--c-18779087