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The Coast Guard Cutter 'Paul Clark' has repatriated 31 migrants to Cuba on May 22, following multiple interdictions in the Florida Straits. The first interdiction occurred on the morning of May 17, when Sector Key West watchstanders received a report from the 'Walnut' of a migrant voyage 38 miles southwest of Marquesas, Florida. The 'Walnut' arrived on scene and safely embarked the migrants. The second interdiction occurred on the afternoon of May 17, after an Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew detected a migrant vessel 23 miles north of Matanzas, Cuba. Sector Key West watchstanders diverted the 'Walnut', which safely embarked the migrants. The final interdiction occurred on thze morning of May 18, when Sector Key West watchstanders received a report from a good Samaritan of a migrant venture 23 miles south of Plantation Key, Florida. Coast Guard Station Islamorada boat crews arrived on scene and safely embarked the migrants. Once aboard the Coast Guard cutter, all migrants were treated with dignity and respect, and receive food, water, shelter, and basic medical attention. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3784117/coast-guard-repatriates-31-migrants-to-cuba/

The fishing vessel 'María Cristina' from Laxe ran aground near Cabo Vilán on June 10, 2025, withs two crew members on board. Both were rescued in good condition by the 'A Fervenza', which transoported them to Camariñas for medical observation. TheCCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Altair' ((MMSI: 224013350) ) and the rescue boat 'Carmé' of the Cruz Roja in Coruña to monitor the grounding site. The 'Carmé' managed to pull the ship off the rocks. A water ingress could be controlled, and the 'Salvamar Altair' towed the ship to Camariñas. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1932470537521070564

The "Canarias Express", which was drifting as close to 2.4 miles off Lobos Island, in the Strait of La Bocayna, en route to Arrecife, Lanzarote, was taken in tow by the SAR vessel "Guardamar Polimnia" (IMO: 9541679,), which was mobilized byx the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas, and prevented it from drifting further towards the coast. The tug VB Achamán" ( IMO: 8615617) of the Boluda Towage fleet in Lanzarote, was mobilized and towed it to the port of Arrecife, where it arrived on June 10 at 4.50 p.m. UTC. Report with photos and video: https://www.puentedemando.com/primer-incidente-del-buque-con-ro-canarias-express-tras-el-cambio-de-bandera-a-portugal/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK2DDtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvJSy2AIN19m1gUOAOalmXv0TbtmDxWs9M5IIWPVqAg7hTdfH-J_6Jq0BRnk_aem_vCC3JPbSOQkV1Zdnvm65vw https://x.com/i/status/1932440046637830169

On May 28, 2025, the 'Elfin Safarov' was detained in Elevsis with seven deficiencies, five of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management System Not properly maintained 2) Pollution Prevention - Oil filtering equipment Not properly maintained 3) Pollution Prevention - Sewage treatment plant Not as required 4) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Auxiliary machinery Not as required 5) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on May 3, left the port enroute to Sulina and dropped anchor in pos. 45° 23' N 029° 04' E on June 6. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The U.S. Coast Guard carried out an investigation after the 'Honorable James L. Oberstar' reported vibrations while underway east of Neebish Island on the afternoon. of June 8, 2025. The Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes dispatched a boat crew from the Station Sault Ste. Marie after being notified at 3:50 p.m. It carried out an investigation, which indicated there were currently no signs of pollution. The vessel was carrying limestone at the time of the incident and reported there were no injuries on board. The vessel dropped anchor in the Hay Lake, Michigan. The Army Corps of Engineers conducted a survey of the channel and verified it was safe for commercial marine traffic. The St. Mary’s River remained open to vessel traffic.

The 'Cuauhtémoc' has formally begun its repair phase at the Brooklyn Naval Shipyard. Since the weekend of June 8/9, security personnel from the GMD company, which manages the shipyard, have confirmed the start of work. Access to the area remains restricted to the public. The repairs could take one to two months, depending on the extent of the ship's internal damage. The Mexican government will assume all costs, including the occupation of the shipyard and the necessary repair work. The manoever to move the vessel from Pier 36 in Manhattan to the Brooklyn shipyard took three weeks of preparation and sought to prevent any additional incidents, working closely with the ship's captain and crew, marine inspectors, and experts in tall ships to ensure a safe operation. The move on June 6 was supervised by two helicopters that monitored the operation from 7:00 a.m. The transfer lasted approximately 75 minutes, during which ferry operations on the East River were suspended to ensure safety. In parallel with the repairs, the investigation into the causes of the May 17 accident remains active. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will coordinate additional oversight at the shipyard. The NTSB has reported that the investigation was progressing. The causes of the apparent mechanical failure that prevented the ship from reversing the inertia of the tide and wind, leading it to allide with the bridge, were being analyzed. The manner in which the ship was maneuvered by both the pilots and the New York Harbor pilot, as well as by personnel from the Navy, is also being investigated. Additionally, the assistance operations the vessel should have received from the company operating the only tug that assisted it at the time of the incident are being reviewed. The NTSB is expected to hold another press conference in approximately a week and a half to present a preliminary report on the causes of the accident. However, the full investigation and final recommendations were expected in approximately one year. Report with photo: https://www.meganoticias.mx/index.php/tuxpan/noticia/inicia-reparacion-del-buque-cuauhtemoc/630906

The 'Canarias Express', en route from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Arrecife, Lanzarote, suffered an engine breakdown and went adrift north of Isla de Lobos between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura on June 10, 2025 (Lat. 28.8017 Lng. -13.8350), approaching it dangerously. The vessel is currently accompanied by the SAR vessel 'Guardamar Polinmia' (IMO: 9541679) from Arrecife, which was notified at 7.49 a.m. (Canary Islands time) and the tug 'VB Achaman' (IMO: 8615617), based in Puerto del Rosario, was heading to the casualty at full speed. The weather on scene was relatively calm, The vessel was not carrying dangerous goods,

The 'Margaret Norvell' transferred 20 migrants of Cuban nationality to the Bahamas on June 10, following a rescue on Anguilla Cay, Bahamas. Homeland Security Investigations Miami agents notified Seventh Coast Guard District watchstanders of a possible group of aliens stranded on Anguilla Cay on June 6. A Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations aircrew located the stranded people on the uninhabited island, and a Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry  aircrew dropped food, water and a radio to establish communications. The Bahamian authorities requested U.S. Coast Guard agency assistance in rescuing the group. The Coast Guard Cutter 'Walnut' arrived on scene and tramsferred the migrants aboard due to safety of life at sea concerns pending their disposition.  Once aboard the Coast Guard cutter, the migrants were processed to determine their identity and provided food, water, shelter, and basic medical attention before repatriation. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4212564/coast-guard-transfers-20-aliens-to-bahamas-authorities/

The fishing vessel 'María Cristina' from Laxe ran aground near Cabo Vilán on June 10, withs two crew members on board. Both were rescued in good condition by the 'A Fervenza' (MMSI: 224329790), which transoported them to Camariñas for medical observation. TheCCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Altair' and the rescue boat 'Carmé' of the Cruz Roja in Coruña to monitor the grounding site. The 'Carmé' managed to pull the ship off the rocks. A water ingress could be controlled, and the 'Salvamar Altair' towed the ship to Camariñas. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1932470537521070564

On June 6, 2025, at 6.10 a.m., the 'Elbsky' , en route from Rotterdam to Klaipdeda, allided with the central wall in the New Southern Lock upon entering the Kiel Canal in Brunsbüttel during the mooring manoever. The ship suffered scratches and a dent in the bulwark at port side. A segment of the central wall shifted slightly towards the New North Lock, causing parts of the masonry to break away. The maintenance shaft of the lock wall also shifted sideways, compromising the shaft's stability. No one was injured, no polution was repoirted,, and the ship did not suffer water ingress. The 'Elbsky' was able to continue its voyage to the port of destination, where it arrived on June 7. The Brunsbüttel Water Police did not impose a sailing ban, but continued its investigation into the cause of the accident.

The underwater salvage operation was due to start on June 9. The diving support vessel 'Seamac III' with ROVs and decompression systems was set up for the task. A team of 12 divers will also assist. The offshore support vessels 'Nand Saarthi' and 'Offshore Warrior' remained on site and were engaged in the removal and dispersal of light oil sheen observed on the surface of the water The.pollution response vessel 'Samudra Prahari' continued to monitor the situation. The ETV 'Water Lily' has been conducting a multibeam seabed survey at the location since June 5. divers will identify and cap the openings of the ship’s fuel oil tanks to prevent further seepage. The oil removal through the hot tapping method will follow in the second stage, targeted for completion on July 3, depending on the weather. Container recovery efforts along the shoreline, led by Marine Emergency Response Centre (MERC), Gujarat, continued. Of the 61 containers washed ashore, 51 have been recovered and transported to port. Salvage operations for the remaining 10 containers, some of which were partially submerged, were ongoing. None of the containers contained hazardous materials. The cleanup of plastic nurdles strewn along the Thiruvananthapuram and Kanyakumari coasts was progressing as well. Reports with photos: https://maritime-executive.com/article/salvage-divers-head-for-msc-elsa-3-as-india-collects-evidence https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2025/06/09/msc-elsa-3-shipwreck-press-release-directorate-of-shipping.html

Four crew members, one Taiwanese two Indonesians, and one from Myanmar went missing after explosions and a subsequent fire aboard the 'Wan Hai 503', en route from Colombo to Nhava Dheva, in the Laccadive Sea on June 9, 2025, at about 12.30 p.m. (9.20 a.m. IST), while the vessel was about 44 nautical miles southwest of Azhikkal town in Kerala in the Kannur district of Kerala and 130 nautical miles northwest of Kochi. There were 22 crew members aboard, 18 of whom abandoned the ship, 10 on rescue boats and eight in a liferaft. Between 20 and 50 containers fell into the Arabian Sea, several more were destroyed. The Indian Coast Guard and Navy were providing assistance to the crew, as well as conducting SAR operations for those missing. Five crew members were injured, two of whom suffered severe burns. Multiple Indian Coast Guard assets including the patrol vessels 'Rajdoot', 'Arnvesh' and 'Sachet', were diverted from their current duties to support the emergency response. Additionally, a Coast Guard Dornier aircraft was deployed to assess the situation on scene. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a marine advisory following the accident off the Kozhikode coast. The advisory warned of the risk of drifting containers and a potential oil spill in the area. Responding swiftly to the maritime emergency, INCOIS activated its Search and Rescue Aid Tool (SARAT) — a sophisticated system that tracks the probable drift paths of containers, debris, or persons at sea using real-time and forecasted oceanographic and meteorological data. Given the looming risk of an oil spill from the damaged vessel, INCOIS also deployed its Oil Spill Trajectory System, which simulates the movement and spread of oil in marine environments. Reports with photos and video: https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/singapore-flagged-container-ship-mv-wan-hai-503-catches-fire-indian-navy-rescues-18-four-remain-missing20250609222244/ https://www.dw.com/en/high-seas-rescue-crew-abandon-flaming-cargo-ship-off-india/a-72842715 https://thesouthfirst.com/kerala/incois-issues-drift-and-oil-spill-advisory-after-fire-aboard-container-ship-off-kerala-coast/ https://x.com/i/status/1932315064893395042

The 'Pegal', with two crew members on board, suffered a leak six nautical miles southwest of Corrubedo in Ribeira. on June 9, 2025. The two sailors, José María Santiago Franco, from Ribeira, and Abel García Lestón, from Muros, issued a distress signal, abandoned the fishing vessel and wenr aboard a raft. AT 9.30 a.m. they were rescued by another f/v, the 'Día de Reyes' (MMSI: 224202860). The SAR boat 'Salvamar Sargadelos' was mobilized by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo to take on board the castaways and bring them ashore.According to Maritime Rescue, they are in good health and did not require medical assistance. After the fishing vessel sank, the SAR boat remained in the area to check for any floating debris that could pose a danger to navigation. No objects were found floating in the area after the sinking.The Sasemar 308 aircraft was diverted to inspect the area and monitor the environmental situation. The operation was coordinated by the Fisterra Maritime Rescue Center, under the direction of the Villagarcía Maritime Captaincy. Report with photos: https://www.elcorreogallego.es/barbanza-muros-noia/2025/06/09/rescatados-ilesos-marineros-hundirse-pesquero-118401722.html

On the late afternoon of June 8, 2025, the 'Pannekoekenboot'' suffered engine trouble on the IJ got out of control and was in danger of alliding with the Jan Schaefer Bridge in Amsterdam. The master requested tut assistance. Another passenger ship, the 'De Jordaan', came to the rescue before the harbour service arrived, and took the ship in tow. The manoever was not easy due to the strong wind, but the ship eventually managed to establish a towing connection. A municipal boat also helped out: The 'Pannekoekenboot' was safely moored at the head of Java Island. The municipal boat and a police have also moored alongside. Later the casualty was taken to its own berth in Noord by a push boat. A mechanic arrived around 8:30 p.m. to see if the main engine could be repaired quickly. Report with photo and video: https://www.nhnieuws.nl/app/nieuws/349362/pannenkoekenboot-op-het-ij-opeens-stuurloos-had-heel-anders-kunnen-aflopen

On Juen 10, the 'Roesund', serving on the route Forøy–Ågskardet, had to cancel its service until June 11 at 12.30 p.m. due to problems with the main engine. The ship was sidelined in Forøy. There was an alternative transport from Ågskardet at 06.05 a.m. to Forøy Camping and return at 06.25 a.m., from Ågskardet at 06.45 a.m. and 07.40 a.m. and from Forøy Camping at 07.05 a.m. and 08. 00, a.m. This route was operated by RIB.

On June 10, 2025, at 4.15 p.m. the medical evacuation of a 3-year-old boy was requested by the medical service on the 'Majestic', sailing between Barcelona and Tangier, about 57 nautical miles east of Castelló, due to his serious condition due to respiratory problems. The CCS Tarragona of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 213, which hoisted the boy at 6 p.m. and transported him along with his father to the Reus Airport, where an ambulance was waiting after the arrival at around 6:40 p.m. Te ambulance transported them to the Sant Joan Hospital.

On June 3, 2025, the Alsterdiep' was detained in Setubal with three deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Propulsion main engine Not as required 2) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on June 5 and left the port en route to Sheerness with an ETA as of June 11. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Ferry sailings on the Sunshine Coast were delayed on June 6, 2025,after a pickup truck with bad brakes crashed into a ramp on the 'Malaspina Sky' in Powell River. Police were called at about 7:30 a.m. The Dodge pickup was badly damaged as it hit the galley ramp during the loading process. Evidence suggested that the truck had a malfunctioning brake system,. A 66-year-old man driving the Dodge was fined with $552 for improper brake performance, Nobody was injured during the incident, but several sailings were delayed as the vehicle was removed and the ferry was inspected to make sure it was structurally sound. Report with photo: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/pickup-truck-with-bad-brakes-crashes-on-bc-ferries-vessel-in-powell-river/ar-AA1GjPOC

On June 9 the 'Wan Hai 5033' was ablaze allmost on its whole length, after the fire continued to rage overnight, about 130 nautical miles northwest of the Kerala coast. Fresh explosions and flames were reported from amidships to the container bay just forward of the accommodation block. The Indian Coastguard deployed a Dornier aircraft on the morning of June 10 to conduct an aerial survey of the incident site. The firefighting efforts along with boundary cooling operations were continued with the patrol vessels ' Samudra Prahari' and 'Sachet'. Fears were rising over the hazardous cargo and a possible oil spill by the 100 tons bunker fuel in the tanks. The ICG 'Samarth' set to sail on the morning of June 10, carrying a salvage master to the location of the incident. from Kochi. A team of the Maritime and Port Authority Singapore was also mobilzed to assist the response. The Indian Coast Guard said that the forward-bay fire was under control, though thick smoke was still emanating from the vessel, which is now listing approximately 10–15° to port side. More containers have fallen overboard. Containers and debris were expected to drift south-southeastwards during the coming three days. The 18 crew members were taken to Mangalore aboard a Coast Guard ship. The castaways were disembarked at Mangalore Port on June 9 at 11.30 p m., some helped by fellow crewmates, others in stretchers, Five of them had previously been medically treated on board. The injured were taken to the AJ Hospital in Kuntikana, Mangaluru, A dozen more were treated for pyschological trauma. Reports with photos and video: https://www.worldcargonews.com/news/2025/06/update-wan-hai-503-lists-as-fires-explosions-persist/ https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/back-to-back-ship-accidents-off-kerala-coast-raise-alarms-over-safety-environmental-concerns-k2axk4qw https://x.com/i/status/1932315064893395042

A fire broke out on a trailer aboard the 'Piana' on the morning of June 7, 2025, at berth 70 of the Arenc ferry terminal in the port of Marseille, just as the ship's passengers from Ajaccio had finished disembarking. The attending fire fighters of the Marseille fire brigade deployed one of their two fireboats in addition to a tug from Boluda, which cooled the hull from outside. The fire could be brought under control quickly, and no injuries nor pollution were reported, but the ship had to cancel its departure for Corsica. The ferry resumed its rotations on June 9 and headed to Ajaccio. Report with photo: https://lemarin.ouest-france.fr/shipping/le-piana-de-la-meridionale-reste-a-quai-a-marseille-apres-lincendie-dune-remorque-9aec3f10-43b2-11f0-b321-9f4333574570