The 'Dharma Kartika II' was in collision with the barge 'Bomas Galante' on June 5, 2025, at 7.48 a.m. WITA, while sailing out of the Banjarmasin Estuary en route to Surabaya, in pos. 03°36.800' S 114°28.800' E. The 'Dharma Kartika II'. under the guidance of pilot Capt. Efendi Sutiono (ID No. 254), communicated withthe tugs 'MBP 3208' and 'Bomas Galante', requesting them to shift to the 2 West track (approximately 36 meters from the AS track. Despite the captain having reduced the vessel's speed, the 'MBP 3208' remained too close in the 1 West track (18 meters), causing its barge to veer into the 1 East track. To avoid a collision, the captain of the 'Dharma Kartika II' steered the vessel to the 3 East track using slow speed on the port engine and half speed on the starboard engine. However, at around 07:57 a.m. WITA, the bow of the vessel brushed against the eastern embankment and ricocheted westward, approaching the position of the Bomas Galante barge, which was approximately 370 meters from the 'MBP 3208'. The limited distance left no room for evasive maneuvers, and although the captain attempted to stop and reverse the engines to reduce the impact, the collision could not be avoided. After clearing from the barge, the vessel proceeded to the OB Taboneo anchorage area and dropped anchor at 08:46 a.m. for an inspection, which revealed damage to the hull above the waterline, specifically in the bow visor area. Despite the minor damage, the vessel was deemed seaworthy and safe to continue its voyage to Surabaya for further repairs. Report with photos: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/25398/km-dharma-kartika-ii-mengalami-tubrukan-dengan-tongkang-bomas-galante-di-muara-banjarmasin-km-dharma-kartika-ii-collides-with-bomas-galante-barge-in-banjarmasin-estuary
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HAV DOLPHIN
The 'HAV Dolphin' with a full Russian crew that was stopped at the Volkerak locks near Willemstad in mid-May, being suspected of having deployed drones over European territory. German investigation services had warned the Coast Guard a few hours earlier that the ship had behaved suspiciously off the coast of Kiel in early May, exactly at the time that drones were spotted there. The ship was inspected by a team from Customs, the Royal Marechaussee and the police, but no drones were found. On the night June 17 May, 2025, drones appeared again, this time above the German patrol ship 'Potsdam', which at that time shadowed the Russian freighter 'Lauga' (IMO: 9111060) in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ),. The drones followed the patrol ship for three hours, until just before Dutch waters. The German police were unable to determine whether the drones came from the 'Lauga', but asked the customs in Belgium, where the ship was en route, to inspect it. No drones were found there either. German investigation services have seen an increase in drone sightings over critical infrastructure, such as ports, chemical parks and military installations, for years. The German authorities have informed European investigative bodies of the events. The ships have been closely monitored since then. Both cargo ships were showing a striking behaviour. The ''HAV Dolphin' has spent a month in the port of Kaliningrad, Russia, near a naval base, and temporarily disabled the mandatory AIS during its journey. The 'Lauga' also did this during its journey across the North Sea. In addition, the cargo ship previously had visited the Russian naval base in Syria, which indicates possible ties with the Russian Ministry of Defence. The 'HAV Dolphin' left Rotterdam on May 16 and berthed in Papenburg on June 3. The 'Lauga' berthed in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 4.
Buenaventura
Sociedad Puerto Industrial de Aguadulce (SPIA) sets a new operational milestone at the Port of Buenaventura after servicing the 14,436-TEU vessel MSC Faith, the largest ship ever to dock in Colombia. With a length of overall of 366 meters, the MSC Faith makes its maiden call in South America at Puerto Aguadulce, as part of Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) weekly service between Asia and Latin America’s west coast.
Port Everglades
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LOMAIVITI PRINCESS 2
After the 'Lomaiviti Princess 2' capsized and partially sank in Walu Bay at Suva Harbour on the night of June 1, while it was towed away from the jetty without proper checking and monitoring, The Fiji authorities have placed booms around the vessel. However, a diesel fuel pollution could not be totally contained. A visible sheen of diesel fuel could be seen in Suva harbour. Oil dispersants were applied to minimise damage and reduce harm to the surrounding marine ecosystem. The authorities have issued a coastal warning and placed yellow buoys to indicate the boundary of the oil pollution. The ferry had been moored at the jetty since 2019 and had been used as a dumping ground. The Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, has ordered an investigation on the sinking. The Government was actively undertaking all necessary measures to contain the oil spill and mitigate any environmental damage. The next steps in the response operation include plans to refloat and reposition the LP II to clear the navigation channel, followed by the removal of the wreck. Further actions, including the possible referral to the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), will be considered as the situation evolves. Report with photo: https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/minister-slams-sheer-recklessness-in-lomaiviti-princess-ii-sinking/
Las Palmas
The new emblematic terminal of the Naviera Armas-Trasmediterránea Group, situated on the Nelson Mandela Pier, Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is up and running. The new terminal will serve both passenger and freight traffic. It is the first privately-financed passenger terminal in a Spanish state-owned port.
Walvis Bay
Global trade enabler DP World has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Namibia’s Nara Namib Free Economic Industrial Zone today to develop a free economic zone for industry and logistics in Walvis Bay to support the growth of Namibia as a regional hub for Southern Africa. Development of the first 50 hectares phase of the zone has the potential to create 3,000 jobs and help attract investment to Namibia of N$ 3.5 billion (approx. US$237 million). Expansion to 1,500 hectares is expected to increase the potential investment to N$25 billion (around US$1.7 billion) with 20,000 job opportunities.
LAUGA
The cargo m/v 'HAV Dolphin' (IMO: 9073854) with a full Russian crew that was stopped at the Volkerak locks near Willemstad in mid-May, being suspected of having deployed drones over European territory. German investigation services had warned the Coast Guard a few hours earlier that the ship had behaved suspiciously off the coast of Kiel in early May, exactly at the time that drones were spotted there. The ship was inspected by a team from Customs, the Royal Marechaussee and the police, but no drones were found. On the night June 17 May, 2025, drones appeared again, this time above the German patrol ship 'Potsdam', which at that time shadowed the Russian 'Lauga' in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ),. The drones followed the patrol ship for three hours, until just before Dutch waters. The German police were unable to determine whether the drones came from the 'Lauga', but asked the customs in Belgium, where the ship was en route, to inspect it. No drones were found there either. German investigation services have seen an increase in drone sightings over critical infrastructure, such as ports, chemical parks and military installations, for years. The German authorities have informed European investigative bodies of the events. The ships have been closely monitored since then. Both cargo ships were showing a striking behaviour. The ''HAV Dolphin' has spent a month in the port of Kaliningrad, Russia, near a naval base, and temporarily disabled the mandatory AIS during its journey. The 'Lauga' also did this during its journey across the North Sea. In addition, the cargo ship previously had visited the Russian naval base in Syria, which indicates possible ties with the Russian Ministry of Defence. The 'HAV Dolphin' left Rotterdam on May 16 and berthed in Papenburg on June 3. The 'Lauga' arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 4.
