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A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew medevaced a man from the 'Tantrum No. 1' approximately 180 miles off Astoria, Oregon, on July 24, 2025. A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-295 Kingfisher crew from 19 Wing Comox in British Columbia, provided assistance overhead with weather reporting and communications. Watchstanders at the JRCC in Victoria, British Columbia, received a call shortly after 1 a.m. from the fishing vessel about a Canadian crew member experiencing a medical emergency. At the time, the vessel was approximately 300 miles west of Astoria. The watch officers in Victoria then notified personnel at the U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District Command Center in Seattle of the emergency. U.S. Coast Guard crews conferred with the duty flight surgeon, who recommended a medevac. The watchstanders established regular communications with the vessel’s crew to monitor the patient's status as the vessel proceeded east to get closer to shore. Once the vessel was in a safer area for a medevac, a helicopter crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Astoria was dispatched aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk. The Jayhawk and Kingfisher crew arrived on scene around 2 p.m. The man was safely hoisted by the helicopter crew and brought to Air Station Astoria at 4 p.m. where he was transferred to EMS to receive a higher level of care. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4256269/us-coast-guard-royal-canadian-air-force-medevac-man-180-miles-west-of-astoria/

On July 24, the 'Wan Hai 503' remained under tow of the 'Offshore Warrior' outside the Indian EEZ and was located approximately 90 nautical miles from the Indian EEZ boundary, as preparations were made for further movement under a forward towing connection. Onboard fire conditions have stabilized considerably. Light smoke continued to emanate from Bay 29 to Bay 35, but there was no evidence of flame or heat escalation. Temperature measurements across affected cargo holds remained stable and in control, averaging around 40–41°C. A complement of approximately 20 salvage personnel, including the Salvage Master, is currently present onboard.. Dewatering efforts were ongoing and yielding consistent results. Cargo Hold Nos. 5 and 6 were being pumped continuously to maintain manageable water levels. The engine room level was also stable and was being monitored around-the-clock. This level of dewatering was critical not only for operational access but also for any required inspection or shifting of equipment. Support vessel operations were being coordinated in tandem with ongoing salvage tasks. The 'Water Lily' continued to support personnel and material transfer between support tugs and the casualty. The 'Virgo', which had temporarily docked at Galle Harbour for maintenance, was scheduled to rejoin operations by the morning of July 25. to execute the forward towing line connection, a critical requirement for entry into a Port of Refuge. Other deployed vessels, including the 'Saksham' and 'Nand Saarthi', remained on standby to support equipment and crew transfers as needed. The 'Advantis Libra' has also been confirmed to join operations by July 29, further reinforcing support capability. The vessel was sent to replace the 'Virgo' after the forward towing line has been connected. Currently, the primary coordination responsibility for managing the incident is being handed over to the Flag State, Singapore, and the salvors. The Directorate General of Shipping (India) has confirmed that India's operational coordination responsibilities will conclude once the vessel re-enters international waters beyond its EEZ, barring any renewed emergency and expected the MPA Singapore to coordinate with the owners as well as the salvers for all further actions. India will, however, continue to provide logistical assistance if requested, and has made arrangements to stand by in the event of any renewed crisis, especially in light of ongoing Southwest Monsoon conditions. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has clearly communicated that entry to a port will not be permitted until this forward tow connection is in place. To this end, the salvors have planned to complete the forward towing arrangement by July 27–28 July, using the 'Virgo'. The MPA has also requested detailed photographic and structural reports, particularly of the port side’s damaged sections, to evaluate the vessel’s seaworthiness for coastal entry. Once the forward towing connection has been confirmed, the salvors will submit updated documentation to the MPA for final review and port clearance. Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Shipping (India) reiterated its position that any entry into an Indian Port of Refuge remains off the table until all bunkers have been removed and the monsoon conditions prevailed. The DGS also emphasized that if the Port of Refuge clearance is delayed further, the vessel should continue to be held outside all EEZs, including in proximity to the India-Sri Lanka-Maldives tri-junction, if safety allows. In conclusion, while the situation remained weather-sensitive, significant progress has been made in stabilizing the vessel. With towage secure, fire risk reduced, and personnel safely onboard, operations were now entering a decisive phase focused on relocation, compliance, and final port entry clearance.

One crew member of the USS 'Theodore Roosevelt' which was being anchored off Guam has died of a corona virus infection on April 14, 2020. The woman had been in intensive care but died of health complications. More than 550 crew members of the 5.000 crew members were tested positive. The ship has been largely evacuated during the recent days. Commander Brett Crozier had been fired as he wrote a letter expressing his concern about the crew situation and asked for help by the Navy.

A 52-year old Cape Town truck driver was killed on March 20, 2020, when the spreader from a Transnet Port Terminal crane collapsed and crushed his truck cab inside the container terminal. The accident occurred around 11h00 on Friday morning when the truck arrived to collect a container at the TPT terminal. The reach stacker crane passed over the truck when the spreader bar was dislodged and fell onto the cab of the truck. The reason why the spreader fell was not clear but one witness claimed that the crane involved in the accident had been receiving attention from a technician shortly beforehand. Immediately following the accident the crane operator attempted to hoist the spreader off the truck but was unsuccessful. The driver of the truck was trapped in his cab and died at the scene despite the efforts of Transnet paramedics who were quickly on the scene. Following the accident the South African Police Services opened an inquest docket for further investigation. Operations remained suspended for some hours until all regulatory authorities currently onsite, concluded their assessments. The maintenance of the Kalmar equipment at the port was recently taken over by Transnet.

Russia’s state environmental organization, Rosprirodnadzor, alleged in court that the operator of the tankers 'Volgoneft 212' and 'Volgoneft 239 ' that were lost in December 2024 had multiple violations. The latest accusations of expired licenses came as the environmental was is seeking further compensation and actions from the tanker operator to address the environmental impact of the dual casualties. The tankers were carrying approximately 9,200 metric tons of heavy fuel oil. The authorities estimated that half of the fuel was released in the two incidents, and days later, the 'Volgoneft 109' also reported a leak while it was in port. As part of the suit, the Russian authorities told the court that the captain of the 'Volgoneft 239' was operating the vessel with an expired license. The license was expired for several days prior to the vessel getting underway and encountering a winter storm in the Kerch Strait region. Russian authorities further said that the operator of the tankers, Volgoneft, was not certified to operate the vessels in open waters during the winter months. The company blamed heavy winter weather in the region for both of the casualties. Rosprirodnadzor was suing the tanker operator, giving him the responsibility to pay for the cleanup and salvage of the tankers. The bow section of 239 remains submerged, which led to a dispute over its conditions. The court reports said the bow section continues to leak oil, and the next efforts at recovery and sealing the leaks were not scheduled until October. The agency, however, quickly issued a denial saying that no current leaks were detected. It said, however, it remains the responsibility of the operator and acknowledged the potential environmental dangers from further leaks. Volgoneft has been suing to prevent the Russian authorities in the temporarily Russian occupied Crimea from taking over the salvage efforts as the tanker operator contended that it would lead to inflated costs. The Russian authorities wanted the remaining fuel pumped from the bow section of the vessel. They told the court that the Anapa region has spent more than 211 million rubles (approximately $2.7 million) on cleanup efforts. Nearly 200,000 metric tons of contaminated sand have been removed and over 310 miles of coastline have been cleaned. The city has sued the operator separately for its costs. The Ukraine has also said it would seek to prosecute for the damages it received from the drifting oil.

The 'Isle of Cumbrae', serving von the route Largs-Cumbrae was removed from service on July 25 at approx 1:00 p.m. to allow contractors to carry out a repair of the ramp issue in the port of Largs. Due to the technical issue with the ramp, the vessel was operating single ended, so that vehicles wee required to reverse on and off the vessel.

On March 31, 2020, around 9 a.m. a fire broke out aboard the new built Panama flagged cruise ship 'Mardi Gras', 183200 gt (9837444), which is currently built at the Meyer yard in Turku. The fire occurred in a cabin on the upper deck, and fire crews managed to limit the fire to one cabin. In total, 18 fire brigade units were sent from the rescue service to the shipyard, but the fire could quickly be extinguished by the shipyard's own fire department. However, the ship must be checked to make sure there were no remaining hot spots. All workers were evacuated from the ship, but no one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire was still unclear.

The Port of Kiel commissioned Siemens to build Germany’s largest shore power system to date. With a power of 16 megavolt amperes (MVA), the Siharbor solution will supply two ships simultaneously with certified eco-power, for the first time. This will reduce annual CO2 emissions by more than 8,000 tons. The system is expected to go into test operation within the 2020 cruise ship season. Maritime shipping plays a special role in Kiel. The port is the point of departure for cruises and has ferry connections to the Baltic states and Scandinavia. 32 different cruise ships stopped in 174 times at the port facilities in 2018. The Siemens installation consists of one substation with four Geafol cast resin transformers, four airinsulated medium-voltage Nxair switchgears as well as one 16-MVA frequency converter. The cast resin transformers with a rated power of six and 16 MVA are especially suited for challenging environmental conditions, such as the salty air present at the port. The switchgear is robust and has a compact design, making it suitable for this application. For an uninterrupted and efficient power supply of the mooring ships the Siemens converter system “Siplink” is used. It features a frequency converter and a software for central controlling of the two berths. With the system, two medium-voltage networks with different frequencies can be connected. In this case the local distribution grid with 50 Hz and the ship’s onboard electrical system with 60 Hz. Siplink synchronizes both networks and takes over the power supply automatically within a few minutes. In addition, it coordinates the energy supply of the ships’ two networks so that power can be supplied to both simultaneously. “With this set up, we are able for the first time to supply two ships simultaneously with the necessary 60-Hz onboard frequency by means of one shore power system,” said Axel Mohr, head of sales for Distribution Systems, Region North, at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “We’re excited to support the Port of Kiel with this sustainable solution, thereby taking on a leading role in Europe together. Such systems will become increasingly important in the future, also outside of Germany, as climate protection goals are implemented. With its “Master Plan for 100% Climate Protection”, the City of Kiel has an ambitious roadmap to be CO2-neutral by 2050. The new shore power system at the Port of Kiel aims to support this goal with the reduction in CO2 emissions it will bring. The shoreside power supply installed by Siemens in the spring of 2019 at the Norwegenkai has already started operations. To date, it has helped slash CO2 emissions by about 1,000 tons.

Russia’s state environmental organization, Rosprirodnadzor, alleged in court that the operator of the tankers 'Volgoneft 212' and 'Volgoneft 239 ' that were lost in December 2024 had multiple violations. The latest accusations of expired licenses came as the environmental was is seeking further compensation and actions from the tanker operator to address the environmental impact of the dual casualties. The tankers were carrying approximately 9,200 metric tons of heavy fuel oil. The authorities estimated that half of the fuel was released in the two incidents, and days later, the 'Volgoneft 109' also reported a leak while it was in port. As part of the suit, the Russian authorities told the court that the captain of the 'Volgoneft 239' was operating the vessel with an expired license. The license was expired for several days prior to the vessel getting underway and encountering a winter storm in the Kerch Strait region. Russian authorities further said that the operator of the tankers, Volgoneft, was not certified to operate the vessels in open waters during the winter months. The company blamed heavy winter weather in the region for both of the casualties. Rosprirodnadzor was suing the tanker operator, giving him the responsibility to pay for the cleanup and salvage of the tankers. The bow section of 239 remains submerged, which led to a dispute over its conditions. The court reports said the bow section continues to leak oil, and the next efforts at recovery and sealing the leaks were not scheduled until October. The agency, however, quickly issued a denial saying that no current leaks were detected. It said, however, it remains the responsibility of the operator and acknowledged the potential environmental dangers from further leaks. Volgoneft has been suing to prevent the Russian authorities in the temporarily Russian occupied Crimea from taking over the salvage efforts as the tanker operator contended that it would lead to inflated costs. The Russian authorities wanted the remaining fuel pumped from the bow section of the vessel. They told the court that the Anapa region has spent more than 211 million rubles (approximately $2.7 million) on cleanup efforts. Nearly 200,000 metric tons of contaminated sand have been removed and over 310 miles of coastline have been cleaned. The city has sued the operator separately for its costs. The Ukraine has also said it would seek to prosecute for the damages it received from the drifting oil.

On the afternoon of July 26, the Guardia Civil informed the CSS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife of a radar echo, which could possibly was a cayuco, sailing two nautucal miles off La Restinga. The watchstanders mobilized the 'Salvamar Navia' and the LS 'Hades' of the Cruz Roja. The crew of the 'Salvamar Navia' located the boat and escorted it to the port of La Restinga, where 47 people safely disembarked. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1949408152568688955

On March 31, 2020, around 9 a.m. a fire broke out aboard the new built Panama flagged cruise ship 'Mardi Gras', 183200 gt (9837444), which is currently built at the Åbovarvet Meyer Turku. The fire occurred in a cabin on the upper deck, and fire crews managed to limit the fire to one cabin. In total, 18 fire brigade units were sent from the rescue service to the shipyard, but the fire could quickly be extinguished by the shipyard's own fire department. However, the ship must be checked to make sure there were no remaining hot spots. All workers were evacuated from the ship, but no one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire was still unclear.

At the Yatomi Pier in the port of Nagoya an accident occurred aboard the Japanese cargo m/v 'Tensho Maru No. 1', 1600 dwt (IMO: 9105437), on Feb 3, 2020, at 8.30 a.m. while unloading 72 concrete slabs, in piles of 8 units each. Two workers were buried underneath one when the plate with a weight of 7 to 8 tons fell down after the ropes were untied. Firefighters were called, and cranes were used to rescue them. One of the workers, Keigo Niwa, 24, from Minato-ku, in Nagoya, was recovered dead after having been pressed in the abdominal region. The other, in his 30s, had suffered fractures in both legs. With the fall of the plate, the cargo ship was tilted about 30 degrees to starboard side. The Coast Guard was investigating the cause of the accident. Report with photo: https://www.portalmie.com/atualidade/noticias-do-japao/acidentes/2020/02/acidente-no-navio-cargueiro-em-aichi-mata-um-trabalhador/