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On the morning of April 4, 2025, the INS 'Trikand', operating in the Central Arabian Sea, provided urgent critical medical assistance to a Pakistani crew member of the fshing vessel 'Al Omeedi', which was operating approximately 350 nautical miles east of the Oman coast. The man had suffered severe injuries involving multiple fractures and blood loss. The ship intercepted a distress call from the Iranian dhow Al Omeedi, after the man had sustained severe injuries to his fingers while working on the engine and was in critical condition. He had been transferred to another dhow, the 'Abdul Rehman Hanzia', which was en route to Iran. The ' Trikand' immediately altered course to provide medical assistance to the victim. The crew of the 'Abdul Rehman Hanzia' consisted of 11 Pakistani and Iranian nationals. The Medical Officer of the 'Trikand', along with a team comprising MARCOS (Marine Commandos) and the boarding team, boarded the vessel to administer aid. After providing local anesthesia, the medical team performed suturing and splinting on the injured fingers. The surgical procedure which lasted for over three hours, was successfully completed, and bleeding was controlled in time, thereby preventing potential permanent loss of the injured fingers due to gangrene. Additionally, medical supplies, including antibiotics, were provided to the vessel to ensure the crew's well-being until they reached Iran.

The 'De Zonnebloem' is being repaired at the at the Gerlien van Tiem shipyard in Druten and will beout of service for over two months. Sailings have been cancelled until the end of June.The collision with the 'Servia' has caused enormous damage to the ship, which was carrying 69 passengers, 65 volunteers and 15 crew members at the time of the accident. The damage to the ship amounts to approximately one million euros. The repair time partly depends on delivery times for new parts and the time it takes for the repair work,. The ship sails about 40 weeks a year and offers trips in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium for people with a (severe) physical disability. Report with photos and video: https://www.gelderlander.nl/druten/geramd-schip-de-zonnebloem-wordt-in-druten-gerepareerd-en-is-ruim-2-maanden-uit-de-vaart-vakanties-tot-eind-juni-afgezegd~aee7bf7b/

A new hypothesis that could explain what happened to the "Bruma" emerged on April 6 amid the search efforts for the seven fishermen who disappeared a week ago off the coast of Coronel, in the Biobío Region. Echo sounders on codfish fishing boats detected an abnormality on the seafloor, which could indicate that the "Bruma" had been dragged after allegedly colliding with the vessel "Cobra." This hypothesis arose after 27 square kilometers of underwater soil were inspected during the weekend using two sonars that complement the search efforts led by the Navy. However, nothing was found. The idea came from the fishermen themselves when inspecting the echo sounders in the area. The Navy was to decide on April 7 whether to extend the search for another seven days. If it does, the maneuvers will face adverse weather conditions, as rough seas and bad weather are forecast for the area.

After the emergency services were able to prevent the 'Baltica' from sinking, the next steps for the ship must now be determined. The salvage operations was almost complete, according to the water police. However, the ship remains under observation for safety reasons on the morning of April 8. The leak has been sealed. The private diving and salvage company Baltic Taucher is now taking care of the next steps and has deployed the 'Flunder' (MMSI: 211223950) to the pier Kühlungsborn. The ship will now undergo an expert assessment. Whether it will be towed away on April 8 was currently unknown. The water police have not yet issued a towing permit. Hazardous substances have leaked from the ship during the incident. Report with photo: https://www.n-tv.de/regionales/mecklenburg-vorpommern/Bergungsarbeiten-an-Baltica-fast-abgeschlossen-article25687992.html

The 'Tervel' was disabled due to a damage to a cylinder of the propulsion engine on April 3. After a tow lasting nearly 24 hours, has arrived safely in Brest on the evening of April 4, 2025. The emergency tug 'Abeille Horizon', which had picked the bulk carrier up in the southwest off the tip of Brittany, handed it over to port tugs, which brought the ship to repair dock number 3. Following, repairs, the 'Tervel' is scheduled to set sail for Flushing on April 9 at noon.