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On June 6, the 'Cuauhtémoc' was towed from its berth at the pier 36 in lower Manhattan on the East River to the Brooklyn Navy Yard—an industrial park—, by the tugs 'Douglas J.' (IMO: 8991047), 'Mary Alice' (IMO: 7402738), 'J. Arnold White (MMSI: 368211990) and 'Meagan Anne' (IMO: IMO 8976281). The Mexican Navy announced it was the next part of a technical evaluation and the process to ensure the vessel once against sails as a symbol of Mexico. The move forced the closure of the East River to maritime traffic. The operation was involving the United States Coast Guard, New York Police Department port units, and other private sector units, The transfer of the vessel was scheduled to begin at approximately 6:45 a.m.LT and concluded at approximately 8:00 a.m., during which time the East River was to be closed between the Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges. The transfer time was selected and coordinated with the tide schedule. The East River has strong currents and the early morning was reported during the slack tide period so the vessel would encounter minimal resistance. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is continuing its investigation to clarify the causes of the allision. Although the entire process could take between 12 and 24 months, a preliminary report could be ready before the end of June. According to investigator Brian Young, the 'Cuauhtémoc' sailed from Pier 17 at 8:20 p.m. At that time, there was a headwind and a strong current in the East River pushing the ship toward the Brooklyn Bridge. Minutes after beginning the maneuver, the rear of the vessel (the stern) accelerated more than expected, reaching a speed of six knots (about 11 km/h). At 8:24 p.m., the crew issued a distress call over the radio to request support from other tugs. However, it was too late: the vessel's masts, over 48 meters high, allided with the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge. Despite the impact, authorities ruled out serious structural damage to the structure. After the accident, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that she requested support from the United States Coast Guard to clearly determine what caused the allision: whether it was a mechanical failure, human error, or a failure of the towing service. Wilson Aramboles, chief of special operations for the New York City police, said the barque had lost power and was swept by the current toward one of the bridge’s pillars. Report with photo and video: https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/video-damaged-mexican-sail-training-ship-moved-for-repairs

The 'Hulk', while heading south en route from Kiel, was forced to divert to Brest on June 4 following an electrical problem caused by a faulty transformer, as well as problems with its compass. The ship was moored at the eastern quay of the fifth dock of the commercial port on June 5 in order to undergo repairs there for two days. Report with photo: https://www.letelegramme.fr/finistere/brest-29200/port-de-commerce/a-brest-de-petites-reparations-seront-effectuees-sur-le-remorqueur-hulk-avant-le-golfe-de-gascogne-6830754.php

On the morning of May 28, a 20-m- cayuco was located by SIVE about six nautical miles off La Restinga. It was escorted to the dock by the the SAR boat 'Salvamar Diphda', but the narrow boat with a beam of only three metres capsized a few metres from the port, as it the more than 150 people on board were about to disembark. A large group of people have been rescued, but so far, seven people have been found dead (four women, two five-year-old girls and a 16-year-old girl). A baby was missing, and two girls, who were rescued in poor condition, have been taken to Tenerife by helicopter. Besides the 'Salvamar Diphda', also the 'Salvamar Navia', the National Police, the Civil Guard/GEAS, diving clubs, the Red Cross, and medical personnel and workers who were on the dock, were involved in the SAR operation. Reports with photos: https://www.eldiario.es/canariasahora/migraciones/tirarse-agua-dudar-fuera-servicio-decision-salvo-vidas-naufragio-hierro_1_12361915.html https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1927689649260028314 https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1927972939107799372

The 'Wilson Flex IV' allided with a quay of the Aker Solutions at Eldøyane in Stord on the morning of June 5, 2025. The incident occurred in connection with project deliveries at the shipyard. A ballast water tank of the ship was damaged, but no injuries were reported. The police, the Norwegian Coastal Administration and the municipality have been notified, writes Naustdal. Aker Solutions has started investigations to map the extent of the damage and expected to have an overview shortly.

On the morning of May 28, a 20-m- cayuco was located by SIVE about six nautical miles off La Restinga. It was escorted to the dock by the the SAR boat 'Salvamar Diphda', but the narrow boat with a beam of only three metres capsized a few metres from the port, as it the more than 150 people on board were about to disembark. A large group of people have been rescued, but so far, seven people have been found dead (four women, two five-year-old girls and a 16-year-old girl). A baby was missing, and two girls, who were rescued in poor condition, have been taken to Tenerife by helicopter. Besides the 'Salvamar Diphda', also the 'Salvamar Navia', the National Police, the Civil Guard/GEAS, diving clubs, the Red Cross, and medical personnel and workers who were on the dock, were involved in the SAR operation. Reports with photos: https://www.eldiario.es/canariasahora/migraciones/tirarse-agua-dudar-fuera-servicio-decision-salvo-vidas-naufragio-hierro_1_12361915.html https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1927689649260028314 https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1927972939107799372