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The 'SFL Composer' was getting new steel after the collision with the 'Maersk Gironde' at the Vigeroe Yard in Odense. It remained stationary as of Sep 9, with repair works still going on. Photos: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3880780?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3880779?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3880778?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

After the grounding of the 'Thamesborg' in the Northwest Passage, at a location in the southern half of the Central Canadian Archipelago, the operator Wagenborg has promised that there would be a full investigation into the causes of the casualty. While the fuel tanks of the ice strengthende ship and its cargo holds were all intact, a first thorough assessment conducted by the crew has shown damage to the hull and ballast tanks of the ship, which remained stable and aground southeast of Prince of Wales Island. on a shallow pinnacle on the southwest side of the strait. There appeared to be no ice in the area of the grounding, which iss known for the risks of shallow water, poor hydrographic charting, and ice, prone to clogging with drifting floes even during the short shipping season.

The fire on the "Verdel" could be brought under control by the Argentina Naval Prefecture firefighters on the afternoon of Sep 4. The operatio included specialized firefighting teams. The fire began on the starboard side near the bow and spread to several internal compartments. It also reached the connecting corridor on the main deck. The situation required the immediate evacuation of all personnel on board, while a security cordon was established in the port area to prevent further risks. Two ambulances remained on site as part of the emergency protocol, although no injuries were reported. The firefighters quick response prevented the fire from affecting other sensitive areas of the vessel. After several hours, they managed to extinguish the blaze. Now the attention was focused on the forensic investigation being conducted by law enforcement officers. The objective is to precisely determine the origin of the fire, which could have been linked to an electrical fault or a failure in internal systems. The successful operation highlighted the importance of port security protocols, where coordination between the Coast Guard, firefighters, and health personnel allowed the emergency to be contained without casualties. The procedure, carried out in an area with constant fishing activity, tested the teams' response capacity in a high-risk scenario. With the fire now extinguished and the crew safe, the "Verdel" remained under observation until the forensic work has been completed, and stationary in port as of Sep 9. Meanwhile, the port of Mar del Plata resumed normal operations. Reports with photos: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/bomberos-de-prefectura-sofocaron-incendio-en-un-barco-y-peritan-para-determinar-el-origen https://lu17.com/contenido/97346/incendio-en-el-buque-pesquero-verdel-bomberos-de-prefectura-controlaron-las-llam

On Sep 8, salvage efforts were underway for the 'Dolce Vento', valued at €1.1 million, lying on its port side off the Medyilmaz Shipyard in the Ereğli district of Zonguldak, Karadeniz. Divers, construction equipment and the salvage ship 'Black Sea' were mobilized to retrieve the yacht, which sank for reasons yet unknown. The divers successfully recovered the yacht using balloons, and the wreck was brought to the surface and then lifted from the water using ropes, approximately 200 meters from the shipyard. A technical investigations into the cause of the sinking was currently underway.

On the evening of Sep 4, 2025, a fire broke out aboard the 'Meile' in the Kishon West port of Haifa.Firefighters from the Haifa station were working to extinguish the fire in the cargo of scrap. At this stage, there were no casualties or danger to the ship itself. The burning material was removed from the cargo hold with grabs and extinguished on the quayside. The 'Heike' had arrived en route from Ashdod on Sep 2. The ship left the port again on Sep 5, en route to Volos with an ETA as of Sep 10. Report with photo and video: https://haipo.co.il/en/item/592665 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ker0pbNVvCU