The 'Neptune Galene' has sailed from the Port of Melbourne on June 15, 2024, at 12.40 a.m. UTC, en route to Busan with an ETA as of June 28, after suffering engine issues mid-Port Phillip Bay on June 11, when it experienced generator problems as it arrived from Antwerp, causing a loss of power. The ship was safely berthed at the Webb Dock West for discharge, before being shifted to a lay-by berth at Appleton Dock, where it was officially detained by AMSA pending repairs. The AMSA detained the vessel under Navigation Act 2012 due to a mechanical failure of the electrical generating system. On June 14 the AMSA stated that the ship would “remain detained until compliant with International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). The vessel owners Neptune Lines engaged surveyors and repair vendor/s to attend the vessel for the appropriate action related to the engine defect/s. The AMSA outlined a further requirement for the vessel that, once the necessary parts had been installed and tested, the vessel’s Classification Society was to be survey the repairs and functionality prior to being released. Neptune Galene sailed on Saturday (15 June), and will resume transit to Busan New Port in South Korea.
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TUTOR
The 21 Filipino crew members of the 'Tutor' arrived safely in the Philippines on June 17 at around noon. They had left Bahrain, where they were ferried by a rescue United States Navy Ship on June 16. Before boarding the Gulf Air flight GF154, the Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain Anne Jalando-on Louis, MWO - Bahrain Officer-in-Charge Celia Cabadonga and welfare officer Dr. Amelito Adel Cruz gave them a briefing and financial assistance of 192 Bahraini dinars (about PHP30,000). At the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City, they were met by Secretaries Hans Cacdac of Migrant Workers and Ted Herbosa of Health, and Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre, also the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs chair. The castaways will receive PHP230,000 each in immediate financial assistance from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), House of Representatives-Office of the Speaker, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and Department of Social Welfare and Development. DMW officials accompanied the family of the missing seafarer to the office of the manning agency. Report with photo: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1227075
VERBENA
The Dutch naval ship HNLMS 'Karel Doorman' treated an injured person on board for the first time during the mission in the Red Sea. Aircraft from the USS 'Philippine Sea' had airlifted the severely injured seafarer from the 'Verbena' for medical attention. He was from Nepal and was taken to 'Karel Doorman' for life-saving surgery after his ship was hit by two missiles in the Gulf of Aden. The victim was injured in a fire that broke out after the rocket attack on June 13. The victim was landed in Djibouti on June 16 and was receiving further treatment there. The crew was evacuated on June 15 from the 'Verbena', which was hit by several missiles and was drifting around burning in the Gulf of Aden northeast of Djibouti. The attack sparked several fires on the ship, which were initially reported under control.
ANIMA Z
On June 16, 2024, at midday, the Port Authority of Kavala was informed about the grounding of a Cameroon flagged cargo m/v with 13 crew members on board in the Keramotis Bay en route from Nea Karvali. It got stuck on sandy shoals in the Akra area, west of Keramotis Bay. Two patrol boats of the Greek Coast Guard went to the scene to provide assistance, as well as one patrol vehicle. In the early hours of June 17, the ship was inspected by divers and found to be in good condition. The 'Anima Z' along with a patrol boat escorted the ship to the anchorage of the Philippos B port of Nea Karvali. The Central Port Authority of Kavala, which was conducting the preliminary investigation, banned the ship from sailinguntil the presentation of a searworthiness certificate by the classifier monitoring it. No injuries were caused by the incident and no marine pollution was observed.
NORDERNEY
The 'Norderney' was struck by a anti-ship missile fired by the Houthi terrorists in the Gulf of Aden on June 8, 2024, en route from Jebel Ali to Laem Chabang. After the impact, a fire broke out on board, that the crew was able to quickly extinguish. The CENTCOM reported that a second missile also struck the 'Norderney'.
MARINE HONOUR
The oil slick in southern Singapore, which emerged after the dredger 'Vox Maxima' hit the 'Marine Honour' at starboard side and breached at tank, has spread further along the coast and wasthreatening a marine reserve. Authorities were therefore intensifying their efforts to clean up the oil. Oil was no longer leaking from the affected oil tank, but the released oil has spread along the coast due to the current in the sea. Three beaches were closed on June 15 because of the oil. It was not clear exactly how much oil was released. Report with photos: https://www.ed.nl/buitenland/enorme-olievlek-verspreidt-zich-verder-en-bedreigt-zeereservaat-na-botsing-met-nederlands-schip~a30fbc5a/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.de%2F
MARINE HONOUR
The 'Vox Maxima' had suffered a sudden loss of its engine and steering control prior to the allision with the 'Marine Honour' at the Pasir Panjang Terminal on June 14, causing a rupture of one of the cargo tanks of the bunker tanker, and its contents of low-sulphur fuel oil were released into the sea, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the National Environment Agency, the National Parks Board (NParks), and Sentosa Development Corporation. The Investigations by the MPA were ongoing. The master of the dredger and its crew are currently assisting in investigations. In response to the incident, MPA patrol craft were immediately activated and deployed to spray dispersants on the spill. Its oil spill response contractor was also activated, with an oil skimmer mobilised to reduce the spill’s impact. Oil booms were also laid around the vessels as an added precaution in case of further leaks from the vessel. Due to the tidal currents, parts of the oil spillage have landed along the southern shorelines including Sentosa, Labrador Nature Reserve, Southern Islands, Marina South Pier, and East Coast Park. The MPA was working with the British Marine, the insurer of the 'Marine Honour', to set up third-party claims contact to attend to affected parties.On June 16 at 1.30 p.m. there were no signs of oil slick within Sisters’ Islands Marine Park, but oil sheen was observed in the surrounding waters. To facilitate clean-up efforts, the following beaches were closed until further notice: - Beaches at East Coast Park (from areas B to H) - Labrador Nature Reserve (jetty and rocky shore) - Sentosa (its beaches remain open to the public, but sea activities and swimming are not allowed at Tanjong, Palawan and Siloso beaches) - Beaches at St John’s, Lazarus, and Kusu islands The public has been advised to keep away from these areas to facilitate the clean-up operations. All other areas at both East Coast Park and Labrador Nature Reserve, including food and beverage outlets, remained open. NParks has also deployed oil absorbent booms to protect Berlayer Creek and the rocky shore at Labrador Nature Reserve. While West Coast Park is not affected, oil absorbent booms have also been deployed there to protect the mangroves at the marsh garden. Nearly 1,500 m of containment booms have been progressively deployed since June 14 at various locations including the three beaches at Sentosa, the entrance of Keppel Marina, off Labrador Nature Reserve, East Coast Park and West Coast Park. Another 1,600 m of booms were to be laid over the next few days to prevent the oil from spreading further onto shore. Oil recovery efforts at sea were progressing with Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) supporting the clean-up efforts. As at 1.30 p.m. on June 16, no oil slick has been reported in the traffic separation scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait. Navigation traffic in the TSS remained unaffected. Port operations were unaffected. Report with photo: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/dredging-boat-reported-sudden-loss-engine-and-steering-control-hitting-bunker-vessel-pasir-panjang
NADIR
51 migrants were rescued and another 10 found dead inside a wooden boat in the Central Mediterranean by the 'Nadir' of the NGO Resqship, when the boat was already full of water when it was located on the night of June 16, 2024. The survivors, two of them unconscious, were receiving urgent medical attention after being freed from inside the boat with an ax. The engine of the overcrowded boat was broken. The 'Nadir' was able to provide the castawys with rescue equipment and, in consultation with the authorities, pulled the boat towards Lampedusa. On the morning the Italian Coastguard arrived and took everyone on board.
HNLMS KAREL DOORMAN
The HNLMS 'Karel Doorman' treated an injured person on board for the first time during the mission in the Red Sea. Aircraft from the USS 'Philippine Sea' had airlifted the severely injured seafarer from the attacked cargo m/v 'Verbena' (IMO: 9522075) for medical attention. He was from Nepal and was taken to 'Karel Doorman' for life-saving surgery after his ship was hit by two missiles in the Gulf of Aden. The victim was injured in a fire that broke out after the rocket attack on June 13. The victim was landed in Djibouti on June 16 and was receiving further treatment there.
HAPPY CONDOR
On June 16, 2024, the Houthi terrorists claimed to have attacked two civilian ships and one American Destroyer in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, stating that they had launched ballistic missiles at the American destroyer and attacked the 'Captain Paris' (IMO: 9692844), en route from Constanta to Jizan whether the Suez Canal, and 'Happy Condor', en route from Gibraltar to Mesaieed, Qatar, with naval missiles and drones. It was unclear whether any of the attacks hit their targets.
PUAMAU
A mission to salvage the RFMS 'Puamau' that ran aground on its maiden voyage after Australia gifted it to Fiji has begun, with efforts underway to minimise any environmental impacts including a potential oil spill. Fiji's navy said on June 15 that favourable weather conditions would assist the recovery of the RFNS 'Puamau', which hit a reef on Fiji's remote Lau group of islands during its first patrol. Australia has sent specialised recovery equipment that would be used to extract the patrol boat from the reef, with a second vessel set to transport the gear to the site. The Republic of Fiji Navy reaffirmed its commitment to minimising environmental impact during the de-fuelling process now underway. Measures to mitigate a potential oil spill have been deployed, and navy divers and engineers were on scene and continued to monitor the situation. The crew of the RFNS 'Puamau' returned to Suva after being collected by another vessel, the RFNS 'Savenaca', on the morning of June 15. Reports with photos: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-16/fiji-works-to-recover-patrol-boat-that-ran-aground/103983462 https://www.fijivillage.com/news/RFNS-Puamau-quickly-takes-in-water-and-faces-a-high-chance-of-sinking-f4rx58/
VOX MAXIMA
The oil slick in southern Singapore, which emerged after the 'Vox Maxima' hit the bunkter tanker 'Marine Honour' at starboard side and breached at tank, has spread further along the coast and wasthreatening a marine reserve. Authorities were therefore intensifying their efforts to clean up the oil. Oil was no longer leaking from the affected oil tank, but the released oil has spread along the coast due to the current in the sea. Three beaches were closed on June 15 because of the oil. It was not clear exactly how much oil was released. Report with photos: https://www.ed.nl/buitenland/enorme-olievlek-verspreidt-zich-verder-en-bedreigt-zeereservaat-na-botsing-met-nederlands-schip~a30fbc5a/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.de%2F
VOX MAXIMA
The 'Vox Maxima' had suffered a sudden loss of its engine and steering control prior to the allision with the 'Marine Honour' at the Pasir Panjang Terminal on June 14, causing a rupture of one of the cargo tanks of the bunker tanker, and its contents of low-sulphur fuel oil were released into the sea, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the National Environment Agency, the National Parks Board (NParks), and Sentosa Development Corporation. The Investigations by the MPA were ongoing. The master of the dredger and its crew are currently assisting in investigations. In response to the incident, MPA patrol craft were immediately activated and deployed to spray dispersants on the spill. Its oil spill response contractor was also activated, with an oil skimmer mobilised to reduce the spill’s impact. Oil booms were also laid around the vessels as an added precaution in case of further leaks from the vessel. Due to the tidal currents, parts of the oil spillage have landed along the southern shorelines including Sentosa, Labrador Nature Reserve, Southern Islands, Marina South Pier, and East Coast Park. The MPA was working with the British Marine, the insurer of the 'Marine Honour', to set up third-party claims contact to attend to affected parties.On June 16 at 1.30 p.m. there were no signs of oil slick within Sisters’ Islands Marine Park, but oil sheen was observed in the surrounding waters. To facilitate clean-up efforts, the following beaches were closed until further notice: - Beaches at East Coast Park (from areas B to H) - Labrador Nature Reserve (jetty and rocky shore) - Sentosa (its beaches remain open to the public, but sea activities and swimming are not allowed at Tanjong, Palawan and Siloso beaches) - Beaches at St John’s, Lazarus, and Kusu islands The public has been advised to keep away from these areas to facilitate the clean-up operations. All other areas at both East Coast Park and Labrador Nature Reserve, including food and beverage outlets, remained open. NParks has also deployed oil absorbent booms to protect Berlayer Creek and the rocky shore at Labrador Nature Reserve. While West Coast Park is not affected, oil absorbent booms have also been deployed there to protect the mangroves at the marsh garden. Nearly 1,500 m of containment booms have been progressively deployed since June 14 at various locations including the three beaches at Sentosa, the entrance of Keppel Marina, off Labrador Nature Reserve, East Coast Park and West Coast Park. Another 1,600 m of booms were to be laid over the next few days to prevent the oil from spreading further onto shore. Oil recovery efforts at sea were progressing with Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) supporting the clean-up efforts. As at 1.30 p.m. on June 16, no oil slick has been reported in the traffic separation scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait. Navigation traffic in the TSS remained unaffected. Port operations were unaffected. Report with photo: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/dredging-boat-reported-sudden-loss-engine-and-steering-control-hitting-bunker-vessel-pasir-panjang
GRE 26 AVALON
The large-scale SAR operation off Borkum on June 16 has been suspeneded without results on the evening of June 16. The search would only be resumed if there was new information. Numerous lifeboats, a helicopter, a Dutch sea rescue plane and several cutters had provided support. Fire services also searched the coast on the mainland. The visibility in the search area was good with a moderate to fresh wind. The water temperature was 14 degrees Celsius.
DIMITRIOS S
On the morning of June 16, 2024, the Port Authority of Patras was informed by the Master of the 'Dimitrios S' about the injury of a 68-year-old female passenger inside the ship. During the process of loading the vehicles in the car deck area, the woman lost her balance, causing her to fall and hit her head. The 68-year-old was transferred to the General Hospital of Patras for the provision of first aid. A preliminary investigation wasbeing carried out by the Central Port Authority of Patras.
CAPTAIN PARIS
On June 16, 2024, the Houthi terrorists claimed to have attacked two civilian ships and one American Destroyer in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, stating that they had launched ballistic missiles at the American destroyer and attacked the 'Captain Paris', en route from Constanta to Jizan whether the Suez Canal, and 'Happy Condor' (IMO: 9368780), en route from Gibraltar to Mesaieed, Qatar, with naval missiles and drones. It was unclear whether any of the attacks hit their targets.
VERBENA
The Iranian frigate 'Jamaran' did not respond to the distress call sent by the crew of the 'Verbena' on June 13 in the Gulf of Aden. The Iranian frigate was eight nautical miles away at the time of the distress call. Instead the 'Anna Meta' responded and recovered the sailors and brought them to safety.Due to the impossibility of putting out the flames, the ship has been abandoned by its crew and was sinking.
GRE 26 AVALON
On June 16, 2024, at around 7.30 a.m. LT a 26 year old deckhand fell overboard from the 'Avalon-GRE 26' in the mudflats southeast of Borkum island in the Easter Ems between Greetsiel and Memmert. The NRCC of the DGzRS in Bremen was coordinating the SAR opeation, in which almost 20 ships were taking part off Memmert. The lifeboats 'Hamburg' from the DGzRS station Borkum and 'Eugen' from Norderney, the lifeboat 'Hans Dittmer' from the Juist volunteer station as well as ten Greetsiel based cutters were underway in the Ley Bight off Greetsiel. Dutch rescuers were also on site with the lifeboats "Jan en Titia Visser" and "Veronica" from the Eemshaven station of the KNRM, and also government ships and a Dutch SAR aircraft. A helicopter was searching the sea area between Greetsiel and Juist from the air. The lifeboat 'Hamburg' had the on-scene command. Several fire brigades were searching the shoreline between the Leysiel barrier and the Campen lighthouse along the East Frisian coast. Drones are also used. Despite all efforts, the fisherman has not yet been found. The search was ongoing. The water at the accident site had a temperature of around 14 degrees.