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On the afternoon of April 7, 2025, hydrochloric acid leaked from a T-piece of the port's loading and unloading equipment during the unloading operation of the 'Marina'. The vessel had previously moored at the Ostermoor State Port. At around 4:00 p.m., material fatigue led to the release of up to 700 liters of 30 % hydrochloric acid. A hole approximately one centimeter in diameter had formed in a valve of the port operator's loading and unloading equipment due to material fatigue and corrosion. The industrial park's fire department, together with the hazardous materials fire brigade, combated the leaking hydrochloric acid by adding water. Despite the presence of a containment tray, approximately 300 liters of the leaking acid-water mixture still entered the adjacent port basin. No one was injured, and the exact extent of the damage had yet to be determined. The Brunsbüttel Water Police have started an investigation. The ship remained stationary as of April 10.

On April 9 at 9 p.m. a coyuco was located about three nautical miles south of La Restinga. The 'Salvamar Adhara' was mobilized by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo. It accompanied the boat safely to the port of La Restinga, where its 71 occupants disembarked. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1909930503072870754

Despite hopes of bringing the 'Loch Frisa' back to service on April 9 after trials, it turned out that the repairs have been unsuccessful to the main engine. Further investigations were required. As a result, the following sailings are cancelled: Departure Craignure – 6:25 p.m. Depart Oban – 5:05 p.m., 08:00 p.m. On April 10, the following sailings were cancelled: Departure Craignure - 07:10 a,m,, 10;00 a.m. Departure Oban - 08:30 a.m., 11:25 a.m. An update was expected at approximately 12:00 p.m.regarding the 12:50 p.m. sailing from Craignure.

Due to the ongoing technical problems of the 'Bre', serving as a reserve vessel on the route Bodø-Gildeskål Route, the scheduled departure from Bodø on April 10 at 09:20 a.m. has been cancelled. The 'Elsa Laula Renberg' will call at Sør-Arnøy at 10:40 a.m. The 'Bre' remained sidelined in the port of Bodø for the time being.

The 'Loch Fyne', serving on the route Mallaig -Armadale, requires repairs prior to her return, During routine inspections, it has been discovered that sections of the exhaust system onboard the ship have to be attended. The ship berthed at the Dales Marine Systems in Greenock on April 7. Repair proposals and timeframes are currently being developed by a technical team of the operator CalMac in conjunction with external contractors. The ferry 'Loch Bhrusda' will remain on the route during this time. Due to the 'Loch Bhrusda' having a smaller capacity, some bookings may be affected. Port teams will be in contact with impacted customers.