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The Argentine Naval Prefecture responded to an emergency declared by the captain of the 'Papu Mar', which was navigating at kilometer 77 of the Paso Banco Chico channel on April 20, 2025. Due to the ingress of water, the nine crew abandoned the vessel and took refuge on a barge, where they were later rescued by the National Maritime Authority. They were safely transferred to the Port of La Plata for medical attention. The 'Papu Mar' remained partially sunken and did not pose a danger to navigation on the main shipping route. The barge, carrying 153 containers, remained attached to the tug, and no cargo losses were reported. The Prefecture was conducting inspections and verifying possible environmental damage through an overflight. Meanwhile, the tug 'Ona Don Lorenzo' was assisting the barge to prevent it from drifting into the navigation channel. Report with photo: https://portalportuario.cl/prefectura-naval-argentina-rescata-a-tripulantes-de-remolcador-que-decreto-emergencia-en-canal-paso-banco-chico/

On April 16, 2025, at around 11:34 a.m, the ferry ''Frisia E 1' (IMO: 1013250) was in collision with the 'Frisia II', in the Norddeich ferry port (Aurich district) while casting off. The accident caused a hole approximately 30 x 30 centimetres on the port side above the waterline. No one was injured, and no environmental damage was caused. The further investigations were being carried out by the Water Police Emden The ferry has not been operational since the accident. The damagewas repaired in the port. On the morning of April 16, the department of the German Transport Accident Insurance Association responsible for ship safety, was able to release the ship. The 'Frisia E-1' was back in service by 12:30 p.m. The 'Frisia II' also suffered minor damage. Report with photos: https://www.norderney-zs.de/magazin/news/kollision-des-e-kat-mit-der-frisia-ii/

The fire aboard the 'Delphine' has been finally extinguished. Although the fire was brought under control fairly quickly on the day itself, there was still a risk of re-emergence in recent days. This was partly because there were also electric cars on board. The Bruges fire brigade was able to open and ventilate the hold with the burnt-out cars without any problems on April 18. This had to be done carefully, because otherwise there was a chance that the fire would flare up again. First the fire fighters opened the ship's hatches. Then the vessels's ventilation system was gradually activated, which all went off without incident. There was no longer any danger of the fire flaring up again. The deck is accessible again.It is not yet clear when the burned-out cars will be removed from the ship. It is estimated that at least 100 cars have been destroyed.

The "Aida Diva", enroute from Lisbon to Leixões, was diverted to Vigo on April 19 due to a storm. Despite the change of the itinerary, waves of up to six meters caught the ship, and the front crew pool area suffered some damage. Pieces of the paneling tore loose and flew against the ship's side. The pool itself also suffered significant damage and was currently unusable. Numerous loungers were thrown through the air and smashed against the ship's side. Inside the ship, damaged handrails and carpets in the public areas were reported. There was minor in the catering area.The ship safely berthed in Vigo on April 20. Report with photos: https://www.schiffe-und-kreuzfahrten.de/news/aidadiva-sturmschaeden-nach-ueberfahrt-von-lissabon-nach-vigo/355725/

On April 16, 2025, at around 11:34 a.m, the ''Frisia E 1' was in collision with another island ferry, the 'Frisia II (IMO: 7723974)', in the Norddeich ferry port (Aurich district) while casting off. The accident caused a hole approximately 30 x 30 centimetres on the port side above the waterline. No one was injured, and no environmental damage was caused. The further investigations were being carried out by the Water Police Emden The ferry has not been operational since the accident. The damagewas repaired in the port. On the morning of April 16, the department of the German Transport Accident Insurance Association responsible for ship safety, was able to release the ship. The 'Frisia E-1' was back in service by 12:30 p.m. The 'Frisia II' also suffered minor damage. Report with photos: https://www.norderney-zs.de/magazin/news/kollision-des-e-kat-mit-der-frisia-ii/