The Public Prosecutor in Singapore was proceeding with a case against the master, chief officer, and the pump master of the 'GT Win', fo the death of a crew member on May 11, 2024, after he entered a tank that had not been properly vented and inspected. The pump master pleaded guilty on July 2, 2025, to one count of acts endangering the life of the crew member. The chemical tanker had offloaded a cargo of naphtha and the moved to the Singapore anchorage, where the chief officer, Dao Tien Manh, ordered three crew members to clean the emptied tanks, although he failed to check the oxygen levels and did not carry out the necessary safety checks. Further, he instructed the pump master, Le Thanh Dung, to make modifications to the mask of the breathing apparatus. He connected the mask’s hose to an air bottle on deck, which prosecutors called impractical, noting space constraints at a staircase. One of the crew members, Hoang Van Chau, became unconscious while working in one of the tanks. Chau was found unconscious inside tank 6 instead of tank 4, which had not been declared gas-free before he entered the tank. The crew attempted CPR and requested emergency medical assistance from shore. Chau was pronounced deceased at a local hospital, dying from exposure to volatile hydrocarbons. Dung later admitted to the false information in two written statements provided to investigators. He further told investigators that he showed the modified mask to the vessel’s master, Nguyen Duc Nghi. He contended the master threw the mask into the sea, and told the crew to lie about it to the police so that Chau’s family would get the insurance money. The pump master, was sentenced to three months and two weeks in jail after his guilty plea. The cases against the master and chief officer for their role in the death were still pending in the Singapore courts.
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GAMECHO
A fishing vessel located a boat, which was drifting bottom up two nautical miles off Malasmañas on July 3, 2025. The CCS Santaner of Salvamento Marítimo was notified and mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Deneb' to investigate the matter. Once on scene, the crew confirms that it was an auxiliary vessel of the 'Gamecho', which was notified and recovers the lost boat.
FLYING DOLPHIN XIX
On the afternoon of July 3, 2025, the Port Authority of the Argosaronic Gulf was informed by the captain of the 'Flying Dolphin XIX' that an object had possible got entangled in the ship's fins while sailing in the waters of the Piraeus anchorage of a scheduled route from the port of Aegina. The ship sailed safely to the port of Piraeus, where it disembarked 14 passengers, while it subsequently had scheduled routes for the ports of Aegina and Agistri with 16 passengers, who were forwarded to their destination with the company's care. During an underwater inspection by a diver, a crack in the stern of the ship was found. The Argosaronic Gulf Port Guard banned the ship from sailing until the damage was repaired and a certificate of seaworthiness was issued by the monitoring classification society. As of July 4, the ferry was moored in Perama in pos. 37° 58' N 023° 34' E.
EXCELLENCE QUEEN
The 'Excellence Queen', enroute from Nuremberg to Erlangen with 80 passengers and 40 crew members on board, became stuck under a pedestrians and cyclists bridge over the Main-Danube Canal near Fürth on July 2, 2025, at around 10 p.m. None of the 120 people on board were injured. The allision triggered a major SAR operation involving firefighters, the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW), and water rescue teams. Since it was initially unclear whether anyone had fallen into the water, 70 rescuers searched the shore and the canal using powerful lights. At the same time, the list of passengers and staff on board was checked. Finally, everyone was accounted for. According to initial investigations, the accident occurred because the captain had failed to adjust the height of the ship to the bridge. The Main-Danube Canal was closed to shipping for the duration of the search oepration and accident investigation. About two hours after the alision, the ship, which had suffered damage in the five digit Euro region, was able to continue its journey. Damage was also caused to the bridge. Iinitial estimates put the damage at several tens of thousands of euros. Short past midnight, the shipping on the waterway was possible again. On July 3, the "Fürberger Steg," which connects the two Fürth districts of Unterfürberg and Oberfürberg, was to be checked for stability. Reports with photos: https://www.nordbayern.de/nuernberg/polizeibericht/grosseinsatz-am-main-donau-kanal-bei-furth-passagierschiff-kollidiert-mit-brucke-1.14745320 https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/flusskreuzfahrtschiff-bleibt-an-fussgaengerbruecke-haengen,UprYjBd https://www.infranken.de/lk/fuerth/blaulicht/fuerth-passagierschiff-kollidiert-mit-bruecke-70-einsatzkraefte-vor-ort-art-6235919
SUSTAIN UL45
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its investigation report into the grounding and subsequent total loss of the 'Sustain - UL 45' on Nov 16, 2023, at Loch Broom, Scotland. At 7.46 p.m. the vessel ran aground on rocks at the entrance to Loch Broom after the skipper fell asleep in the wheelhouse. Despite rescue attempts involving the vessel’s crew, other fishing vessels, and a Royal National Lifeboat Institution all-weather lifeboat, tje 'Sustain' could not be refloated. The investigation revealed that the skipper had accumulated significant sleep debt during normal fishing operations and had made the decision to sail early at around 02.30 a.m. after staying awake overnight to repair the vessel’s deck wash pump. During the return passage to Ullapool after a day’s fishing west of the Summer Isles, the skipper, who was alone on watch while two crew members sorted the catch on deck, attempted to combat fatigue by drinking coffee and opening windows for fresh air. Unfortunately, these measures proved ineffective, and approximately 15 minutes later, the skipper awoke to the vessel grounding. The MAIB report stressed that the power of fatigue and the risk of falling asleep it creates cannot be underestimated and that sleep debt built up from normal fishing routines increases the likelihood of fatigue-related symptoms, such as impaired decision-making and reduced resilience to extended wakefulness. The investigators found that while the hazard of ineffective watchkeeping due to fatigue was recognized in the vessel’s risk assessments, the established control measures were not implemented. No additional crew member was called to assist with watchkeeping, and no watchkeeping alarm was installed. The report also highlighted that the skipper was not compliant with the requirements of Merchant Shipping Notice 1884 (F) regarding working time regulations in the days before the accident. By the end of November 2023, the vessel’s hull had sustained significant damage and was declared a constructive total loss.
CHIEFTAIN
The 'Chieftain', serving on tthe route Gourock-Kilcreggan, suffered a technical issue with the starboard side main engine in Gourock on the afternoon of July 2. As a consequence, the scheduled sailings from Gourock at 5:30 p.m. and at 5:50 p.m. from Kilcreggan have been cancelled. After the issue was resolved, the vessel resumed its service with the 6:18 p.m. sailing from the port of Gourock.
SALVAMAR DRACO
On the morning of July 4, the 'Salvamar Draco' rescued the 30 North African occupants, among them one woman and two minors, from a rubber dinghy which had been located 39 nautical miles off Cartagena by the ferry 'GNV Cristal', which alerted Sakvamento Marítimo. The migrants were taken to the port.. The response was coordinated by the CCS Cartagena.
ELEGANT LADY
The "Elegant Lady" remained moored on the banks of the Moselle in pos. 50° 05' N 007° 08' E as of July 4. A total of 50 ships had to interrupt their voyage after the allision in St. Aldegund. To be able to continue their journey as quickly as possible, the exact damage to the lock must first be determined. For this purpose, an expert was lowered into the damaged gate on zjr afternoon of July 3, using a crane. The Waterways and Shipping Authority (WSA) was hoping that the waiting ships will be able to pass through the damaged lock. The gate can still be opened and closed, and emergency operations could be possible perhaps as early as July 6. Report with photos: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/regional/rheinlandpfalz/schiffsunfall-mosel-schleuse-100.html
TUNU PRATAMA JAYA
The' Tunu Pratama Jaya', carrying 12 crew members, 53 passengers and 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks, capsized in stormy weather off Bali Island on July 5, 2025, at 11.35 p.m. WIB. The ferry had departed from Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi District, East Java, to Bali's Gilimanuk Port, 50-kilometres away, at 10.56 p.m. WIB. 25 minutes later it suffered a water ingress in the engine room. The ferry could not be contacted via radio from the beginning. The 'Tunu Pratama Jaya' was just able to send out a distress caposto another ferry, the KMP 'Tunu Pratama Jaya 3888', which was unable to evacuate passengers or crew before the ferry sank. The ship started to list, took on water in the decks in two meter high waves and sank within short time in pos. 8° 9'32.35" S 114° 25'6.38" E. At 12:18 a.m. WIB, a joint team was deployed to conduct a search, including the include Basarnas Surabaya SAR Office, Banyuwangi SAR Post, Jembrana SAR Post, Banyuwangi and Gilimanuk Harbor Masters, Banyuwangi Polairud, Jembrana Resort Police Polairud, Bali Police Polairud, Gilimanuk Satbrimob Battalion C, Banyuwangi Lanal, Gilimanuk KPLP, Banyuwangi KP3, Gilimanuk BPTD, Banyuwangi BPBD, Banyuwangi BMKG, Banyuwangi BKK, and Banyuwangi Tagana, and other SAR means. , The KN 'SAR 249 Permadi' was dispatched on July 3 to participate in the operation. The boat with a crew of 13 people departed from the Tanjung Perak Navigation District Pier in Surabaya at 05.30 a.m. WIB and was estimated to arrive in the waters of the Bali Strait at 2.30 p.m. WIB. 31 people had been rescued off Cekik until the afternoon of July 3, some of them from a rescue boat of the ferry, and were now undergoing further treatment in Gilimanuk. Four people were recovered dead. Many of those rescued were initially unconscious after drifting in choppy waters for hours, They were cared for in medical facilities including the Jembrana Regional Hospital in Bali. Many of the survivors are residents of the coastal town of Banyuwangi, while others come from more inland areas of Java, according to a list released by the authorities. The Surabaya SAR Agency, along with nine boats, including two tugs, a helicopter and two inflatable boats, were searching for the missing people, initially battling waves up to two metres high. Improved weather and sea conditions on the morning were assisting the search effort. Report with photos: https://www.9news.com.au/national/ferry-carrying-65-people-sinks-near-bali-indonesia-and-rescuers-are-searching-for-43-missing/b42d26f8-9116-40fc-9534-a4428523b5b3?ocid=Social-9News&fbclid=IwY2xjawLTD-ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnuoUN0EXiA3-dAyMwtBOKMAfo4Wv8ToGF2xYFAsbajJtEz3ZHhBr5_k-W2H_aem_ENA2zjnj3TQ5hHdLAJo5uQ
TUNU PRATAMA JAYA
Indonesian rescuers on July 3 temporarily halted a search for 30 people still missing after the 'Tunu Pratama Jaya', carrying at least 65 people, sank near the island of Bali with the loss of actually six lives, due to a visibility problem, according to the East Java rescue agency. 29 people have been rescued so far. The operation was due to resume on the morning of July 4, with more than 160 rescuers including police and military personnel deployed to conduct the search backed by four vessels and several helicopters. The boat was officially carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members, but there may have been more aboard as listed in the manifest. The ship was rated to carry 67 people and 25 vehicles, according to Indonesia's transport ministry. It tilted three times before finally going down within a few minutes, leaving no time for a coordinated rescue operation, but panicking passengers scrambling for life jackets. Report with photos: https://selangorjournal.my/2025/07/indonesia-suspends-search-for-30-missing-after-ferry-sinks-near-bali/
LOCHINVAR
The 'Lochinvar', serving on the route Lochaline-Fishnish, suffered a technical issue with the aft ramp in Lochaline on the morning of July 3. As a consequence, the scheduled departures at 07:00 a.m. from Lochaline at 07:25 from Fishnish have been cancelled. The ferry resumed its service with the 07:45 a.m. sailing from Lochaline. The vessel was, however, operating single ended until further notice. Vehicles will be required to reverse on or off the vessel.
EVIA STAR
On July 3, 2025, at noon, the Port Authority of Karystos was informed by the Greek Coastal Administration that following a request from the Unified Coordination Center for Operations and Crisis Management due to a fire n the Municipality of Rafina-Pikermi, the 'Evia Star' could not sail to the port of Rafina. The ship, which was operating the Marmari-Rafina route with 125 passengers and 17 crew members on board, returned to the port of Marmari. The remaining scheduled routes of the ship remained unexecuted.
ASTORIA
On the afternoon, of July 3 the Multratug 20' , assisted by the 'Multratug 3', was towing the 'Astpria' from its longtime berth in the Waalhaven in Rotterdam to Ghent with an ETA as of July 4. On the morning of that day, the convoy was underway off Middelburg with a speed of about four knots. During the unmooring manoever, also the tugs 'Fairplay 66' and VB Boluda' assisted. Due to non-payment of fees by the former owner, the cruzise ship had been detained for years The new Belgian owner paid 200,000 euros for the ship in addition to the amounted fees. Photos: https://www.tugspotters.com/app/content/2025/07/multratug-20-en-multratug-3-met-astoria/
SUSTAIN UL45
On July 3, 2025, the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its investigation report into the grounding and subsequent total loss of the 'Sustain - UL 45' on Nov 16, 2023, at Loch Broom, Scotland. At 7.46 p.m. the vessel ran aground on rocks at the entrance to Loch Broom after the skipper fell asleep in the wheelhouse. Despite rescue attempts involving the vessel’s crew, other fishing vessels, and a Royal National Lifeboat Institution all-weather lifeboat, tje 'Sustain' could not be refloated. The investigation revealed that the skipper had accumulated significant sleep debt during normal fishing operations and had made the decision to sail early at around 02.30 a.m. after staying awake overnight to repair the vessel’s deck wash pump. During the return passage to Ullapool after a day’s fishing west of the Summer Isles, the skipper, who was alone on watch while two crew members sorted the catch on deck, attempted to combat fatigue by drinking coffee and opening windows for fresh air. Unfortunately, these measures proved ineffective, and approximately 15 minutes later, the skipper awoke to the vessel grounding. The MAIB report stressed that the power of fatigue and the risk of falling asleep it creates cannot be underestimated and that sleep debt built up from normal fishing routines increases the likelihood of fatigue-related symptoms, such as impaired decision-making and reduced resilience to extended wakefulness. The investigators found that while the hazard of ineffective watchkeeping due to fatigue was recognized in the vessel’s risk assessments, the established control measures were not implemented. No additional crew member was called to assist with watchkeeping, and no watchkeeping alarm was installed. The report also highlighted that the skipper was not compliant with the requirements of Merchant Shipping Notice 1884 (F) regarding working time regulations in the days before the accident. By the end of November 2023, the vessel’s hull had sustained significant damage and was declared a constructive total loss. Full report: https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/grounding-and-subsequent-loss-of-the-prawn-trawler-sustain
ARGYLL FLYER
Thr 'Argyll Flyer' remains out of service and under repair at the Garvel Clyde Shipyard in Greenock as of July 3 with exhaust issues thay have plagued the vessel for years. No return to service date for her was actually known. The Dunoon - Gourock service can continued be maintained with just the ferry 'Ali Cat' for the time being.
PUTFORD ACHATES
arrived Grenaa Scrapyard 17.03.25 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1037748461847148&set=pcb.1916034399171485
