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An insurance in the range of $24 million is held by the "Cuauhtémoc", the head of the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales, confirmed during a press conference on June 10 at the National Palace, making it clear that this amount will be used to pay for repairs and compensation for the cadets killed in the allision. With this sum, all repairs will be paid, compensation for the deceased's debts will be covered, and any resulting damages will be covered. At the shipyard, the hull, steering system, and propulsion system will be inspected tol determine if there was an engine failure or other causes behind the accident. The investigation by the United States Coast Guard, the Military Public Prosecutor's Office, and the Transportation Agency continues, It is still unknown how long the vessel will need to undergo the necessary repairs before being able to return to sea to resume its duties as a training ship.

All cargo on the 'Wan Hai 503' was properly declared, while the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Customs documentation had been filed in every country the vessel passed through. As the fire occurred on a joint service route involving multiple shipping companies and containers, the exact origin of the blaze and the container responsible remain unknown to date. The containers in the ship have dangerous cargo, including Class 3 (flammable liquids), Class 4.1 (flammable solids), Class 4.2 (spontaneously combustible substances) and Class 4.6 (toxic substances)," a senior officer at Azhikkal Port said. The 'Wan Hai 503' has departed from Kaohsiung in late May, with port calls in Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Sri Lanka, before heading towards Mumbai. The major concern was the presence of approximately 2000 tonnes of fuel oil and 240 tonnes of diesel oil in tanks adjacent to the fire zone. The ship has drifted approximately one nautical mile to the south. It had 157 containers with dangerous materials, including 32.2 tonne of nitrocellulose (a highly flammable substance used in various applications like lacquers, plastics, and explosives) with alcohol. These, combined with the high amount of fuel, pose an immediate fire hazard. 10-15 containers were seen floating in the sea and may reach the Indian Coast around June 12. 40 % of the fire has been controlled on June 10, but was still was posing a danger. Efforts were on to tow the vessel more towards the open sea to avoid any impact on the coast.

The so-called orange box from the 'Cobra' will be sent to the FBI in the USA for forensic analysis in the frame of the investigation of the suspected collision with the Bruma' off the coast of Coronel, Bío Bío region. According to Claudia Urrutia, president of the Maule cod fishing association, industrial vessels with autopilot, like the 'Cobra', must have a 360-degree camera that constantly records images and audio of what happens on board. Attorney Rafael Poblete, representing the families of the Bruma crew members, emphasized that the results of the orange box examination could have a significant impact on the course of the investigation. For his part, attorney Alejandro Espinoza, who represents the Cobra crew, strongly rejected any suggestion that the equipment on board had been tampered with. According to Espinoza, the bridge cameras are under the exclusive management of a provider approved by the Navy and cannot be accessed by third parties, including the crew. In addition to the forensic examination of the orange box, the results of the biological examinations conducted on the 'Cobra' are expected to be delivered this week to the families of the 'Bruma' crew members. This could provide additional relevant information to clarify the facts.

The US Coast Guard along with federal, state and local agencies started searching for six persons on a downed aircraft near Point Loma, on the afternoon of June 8. Watchstanders at the Joint Harbor Operations Center in San Diego received the initial report at 12:45p.m. detailing a twin-engine Cessna 414 had crashed approximately three miles west of Point Loma. The depth of water below the debris field was reported to be approximately 200 feet. Besides the 'Sea Otter', the following assts were mobilized to respond: - Coast Guard Air Station Ventura MH-60 Jayhawk air crew; - Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento C-27 Spartan air crew; - Coast Guard Station San Diego 45-foot RB-M crew: - Coast Guard Maritime Safety & Security Team 29-foot RB-S crew; - Customs & Border Protection Air & Marine Operations crews; - San Diego Harbor Police boat crews; - San Diego Lifeguards. The Coast Guard suspended its search on June 10 at 10 a.m., pending further developments. The Coast Guard and partner agencies searched over 300 square miles for over 35 combined hours. The National Transportation Safety Board was investigating the cause of the crash. Inquiries about the investigation can be sent to MediaRelations@NTSB.gov.

The 'Amory', en route from Toamasina to Antsiranana with 22 crew members on board, ran aground on the morning of June 8, 2025, on a coral reef in pos. 12° 11' N 049° 24' E, at the entrance to the Antsiranana Bay near the Emerald Sea. Maritime and environmental authorities have implemented strategies to ensure the safe refloating of the vessel. No marine pollution has yet been detected; the vessel remained stable, with no water ingress or visible damage. The MEDD's Marine Oil Pollution Response Agency (OLEP) was strengthening its efforts to prevent any risk of an oil spill in this ecologically sensitive area. The grounding occurred due to a technical incident that occurred during its approach maneuver to the port of destination. Photos: https://www.facebook.com/100068996686796/photos/1018990493744164/?_rdr