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On Aug 28, 2025, the 'Iris I' , en route from Eikefet,allided with a bunker at the outer head of the west chamber of the sea lock, while entering the port of Wilhelmshaven. The bulbous bow of vessel, loaded with grit, was crushed, the bow tip damaged. Only minor damage was caused to the lock. The sea lock's functionality was not impaired. Police investigations showed that an operating error by the 48 year old captain caused had an engine failure, and in the consequence the allision could not be prevented, even though the ship was manned by a port pilot. The Wilhelmshaven Water Police launched an investigation. The ship remained stationary in port as of Sep 5. Report with photo: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/bedienungsfehler-frachter-stoesst-in-wilhelmshaven-gegen-schleuse,schiffskollision-112.html

The 'Coruisk', serving on the route Mallaig-Armadale, suffered a technical issue with its generator on Sep 4, which was impacting it schedule. The following sailings have initially been cancelled: Departure Mallaig - 07:25 a.m.; Departure Armadale - 08:10 a.m; . Departure Mallaig - 11:05 a.m.; Departure Armadale - 11:55 a.m. However, after the technical issue was successfully resolved during the foremidday hours, the following sailings have been reinstated: Departure Mallaig - 11:05 a.m.; Departure Armadale - 11:55 am.

On Sep 3, 2025, at around 2 p.m. a fire broke out in the foreship of the 'Verdel' in the Port of Mar del Plata. The ship was moored at the local maritime terminal in section seven of the Terminals II and III., when smoke started billowing from bulleyes at starboard side.. The fire was affecting several compartments and their connecting corridor on the main deck. Crew members of another moored vessel initially began spraying water to extinguish the flames. Minutes later, firefighters arrived and started extinguishing the fire and carried out cooling tasks on the bow. An Incident Command was deployed, which initially ordered the establishment of a security cordon and the complete evacuation of all persons on board the vessel. No one was reported injuredAfter several hours of intense work, firefighters from the Prefecture managed to bring the situation under control, and a guard remained on site to deal with possible re-ignitions,. On the morning of Sep 4 the forensic work began. The possible causes of the fire were under investigation. Report and videos: https://www.0223.com.ar/nota/2025-9-3-15-45-0-tension-por-el-incendio-de-un-buque-en-el-puerto-de-mar-del-plata https://www.instagram.com/p/DOMHNN_jhO_/?img_index=1

The sailing yacht 'Hiva Oa' went adrifted on the night of Sep 3 in Cala Estremer (Pollença) due to engine failure, and requested assistance. The 'Salvamar Saiph' was mobilized by the CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo. it took the boat in tow and safely pulled it to the port of Alcudia.

The ''Loch Alainn', serving on the route Barra-Eriskay, suffered an issue with a suspected blocked pipe on Sep 3. As a consquence, initially all sailings were liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice. After the issue with the blocked pipe was resolved, the service was operated according to schedule.