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On the morning of July 12, 2025, the 'Dul Dul V' ran aground near Fort Kochi in pos. 09° 57' N 076° 13' E. The vessel had been working at the dry docks of the Cochin Shipyard on Willingdon Island when it ran out of fuel while entering the port. The ship went adrift and came toi rest a few meters off the beach. Tugs were called to assist and attempted to pull the 'Dul Dul V' without success. A dredger was called to assist in refloating the ship.

On July 13, 2025, at 4.08 p.m. a fire broke out in the engine room of the 'Yavuz Naz', en route from Marmara Island to Tekirdağ, northwest of Marmara Island with 207 passengers and crew members and 70 vehicles on board, prompting an emergency response from Turkey's Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM). The Coast Guard dispatched the "TCSG-313" and "KB-70" to the scene. The captain reported that the fire was isolated in the engine room, which was, howver, filled with smoke, and the engine had to be shut down. The lifeboats 'Kiyem 4' and 'Kegm 6' were also deployed to the scene and started cooling operations. The fire could be contained, and no injuries were reported. Besides the Coast Guard boats, three tugs from the Tekirdağ Port Authority, one tugfrom Marmara Island, and the passenger ferries 'Öz Kaptan 1'-1 and 'Ömer Kaptan 3' were dispatched to the area for a possible evacuation. The ferry was taken in tow to Marmara Island by the ferry 'Öz Kaptan 1', where the passengers were safely disembarked at the Marmara pier. An administrative investigation has been launched into the incident by the Bandırma Regional Port Authority. Reports with photos and video: https://www.milliyet.com.tr/gundem/son-dakika-marmarada-feribotta-can-pazari-200-yolcu-ve-70-arac-alevlerin-arasinda-7406790 https://www.ayandon.com.tr/marmara-adasi-ndan-tekirdag-a-seyir-halindeki-feribotta-yangin-denizcilik-genel-mudurlugu-yavuz-naz-feribotundaki-207-yolcu-guvenle-tahliye-edildi/94931/#google_vignette https://www.birgun.net/haber/marmara-adasi-aciklarindaki-feribotta-yangin-207-kisi-ve-70-arac-tahliye-edildi-638130#google_vignette

On July 11 at noon, the 'Wan Hai 503' continuedto be towed safely by the 'Offshore Warrior', maintaining a position outside the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), currently located in pos. 07° 41.02'N, 074° 41.29'E. The vessel is making slow headway with a course of 080° and a speed of 2.3 knots. The weather remained moderately challenging, with prevailing winds from 285° at 22–25 knots and moderate to rough seas. The vessel's stability has been sustained, and towing operations are continuing smoothly. There wa light white smoke emanating from cargo hold Bay Nos. 33 to 37. This smoke was consistent with residual smouldering and heat retention in cargo hold No. 4, which has shown persistent elevated temperatures. However, there were no reports of visible flame or an escalation of the fire at this stage. The on-board salvage team has confirmed that five pumps were operational and that continuous dewatering efforts were ongoing. The engine room water level was now below the floor plate, and preparations were underway to inspect the suspected ingress path through the pipe duct as water levels allowed. The salvage operations continued to be supported by a coordinated fleet of response assets. The 'Advantis Virgo' was on standby near the casualty, equipped with Pyrocool, firefighting resources, and thermal imaging equipment. The vessel remained prepared for immediate deployment should any escalation occur or localized flare-up be detected. The 'Water Lily' was actively engaged in logistical support, including personnel transfers, movement of firefighting material, delivery of provisions, and standby for assisting salvage operations. Salvage personnel were rotated and resupplied via the 'Water Lily' during the early hours of the day. The 'Saksham' was positioned in proximity for fire watch and possible reboarding, particularly in anticipation of inspections or firefighting action. The tug was also perpared for salvage assistance and has previously delivered equipment including SCBA sets and high-capacity pumps In addition, the 'Nand Saarthi' was scheduled to reach Kochi on July 13, expected to relieve the 'Water Lily' on site by the evening of July 14 for potential redeployment during the ongoing southwest monsoon season, where its availability may be urgently required elsewhere. The firefighting and dewatering strategy wa yielding gradual but consistent progress. Thermal imaging has shown a downward trend in the overall heat signatures, particularly in cargo holds Nos. 2, 4, and 5. Cargo hold No. 4, previously the site of recurring flare-ups and suspected plastic resin cargo combustion, now were showing temperatures stabilizing in the 90–100°C range, though localized hotspots remained under observation. Hold No. 5 continued to retain residual heat despite the prior release of CO₂, due to the compartment being sealed with limited ventilation. This containment has prevented the complete dissipation of superheated gases. Temperatures in Hold No. 5 remained elevated (~130°C), and further cooling measures were under review. Hold Nos. 1, 2, and 6 were currently assessed to be within acceptable thermal limits, indicating no active combustion. No significant flames have been reported in the past 48 hours. CO monitoring levels remained elevated around some cargo holds, and salvors were using portable sensors and spot-checks to manage atmospheric conditions. Due to container collapse and obstructed access, a full inspection of tunnel spaces and enclosed sections has not yet been completed. Entry into such areas was subject to formal risk assessments and weather permitting. Dewatering operations were progressing positively. The use of multiple pumps, including submersibles, hydraulic units, and air-operated devices, has led to a steady reduction in the engine room water level. Once completely drained, an inspection of the suspected ingress route from cargo hold No. 3 will commence. At present, cargo holds No. 3 and 5 continued to show retained water, and soundings were to be repeated after further drainage. The Port of Refuge coordination continued. A formal document package has been submitted and was under review. The Directorate has reiterated the importance of progressing toward a definitive operational conclusion, either through approved entry into a Port of Refuge or positioning into a more sheltered and secure zone beyond the EEZ.

The 'Dettifoss', en route ffrom Reykjavik to Nuuk, suffered a main engine failure on July 9, 2025, at around 2 p.m. UTC and was disabled and adrift in the North Atlantic approximately 390 nautical miles southwest of Iceland (Lat. 61.3867 Lng. -35.6133). The crew and the vessel were in no immediate danger as the weather was calm in the area. The Iceland Coast Guard deployed the patrol vessel 'Freyja' (IMO: 9455105) to the scene, which reached the casualty on the night of July 10 amd took it in tow to back Reykjavik for inspections and repairs. The ship was finally pulled back into the port of Reykjavik on July 12. The 'Dettifoss' is deployed in a joint service with Greenland’s shipping company Royal Arctic Line, sailing between Aarhus and Helsingborg, Bremerhaven, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Greenland. Customers will be informed of the situation by Eimskip.

The "Sea Lady II", which had caught fire shortly after arriving at the port of Saint-Tropez on July 10 at 7.45 p.m.. has finally sunk at its berth on July 11. It had taken more than 12 hours to extinguish the blaze on the afternoon. The 60 firefighters then started working to combat the pollution, which led to closure of shipping in the Old Port. The berthed ships in the basin were relocated. One of the yacht's tanks was punctured and began to spill into the waters. A system of anti-pollution booms was deployed around the wreck. Firefighters started pumping the 27 tons of fuel still stored in the tanks, and recovering the fuel from the punctured tank. On the morning of July 12 ship traffic was able to resume in the port since 10 a.m. Boats had to sail slowly as a safety precaution to avoid swirling waves. The water pollution has significantly decreased, and the test results were very positive. Marseille firefighters, mobilized for the anti-pollution operation, had skimmed 2,500 cubic meters of polluted water overnigh. The ten firefighters returned to Marseille on July 12 at around 6:00 a.m. Two SOS (Specialized Operational Sections) teams, pollution decontamination and technological risks, were deployed with four vehicles. The next step was to refloat the yacht as quickly as possible. Report with photo: https://fr.news.yahoo.com/saint-tropez-pollution-vieux-port-150646978.html