The 'Merinos Livestock' came under arms fire near Hodeidah, en route from Bosaso to Jeddah, on July 24, 2025, b y a wooden skiff that was occupied by armed men. The ship was ordered to head to Mokh and then made a 180-degree turn and headed to the port The vessel was detained by the Yemeni Coast Guard for a brief time for suspicion before being released. The Naval forces expressed their concern over the vessel as it was travelling with its AIS turned off and was sailing close to the established maritime security transit corridor north of the Horn of Africa. There were no reports of damage to the vessel or injuries to the crew. The identity of the assailants that carried out the initial attack on the vessel was unknown.
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TJOETTA
On the afternoon of July 23, the 'Tjøtta', which runs the Forvik-Tjøtta route, has been taken out of servic by the operator Boreal, after suffering technical problems. The ferry 'Alsen' was inserted as a replacement at around 3:30 p.m. However, the situation created challenges for agriculture on the island, which has no other options for collecting milk and scheduled delivery of animals to the slaughterhouse. On July 24 the ship sailed from Tjøtta to Sandnessjjøen for repairs.
ETERNITY C
Following the recent attack by the Houthi terrorists on the 'Eternity C' of the Cosmo Shipmanagement in Athens, the offshore tug 'Giant' (IMO: 9255907) was mobilized to the Red Sea by the Hellenic Association of Towboat Owners, in cooperation with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs in Athens to assist in the event of attacks and accidents. It is intended to protect human life and the environment and support global shipping. The tug is manned by a qualified crew of 14 Greek sailors. It has four 16,000 hp engines and is capable of operating in the most adverse weather conditions. The vessel is equipped with an IACS navigator. Its main tasks are providing assistance to ships in distress, combating marine pollution, and protecting human life. The 'Giant' also has firefighting capabilities (Level 2, i.e., 7,200 cubic meters of water per hour at a distance of 200 meters) with a self-protection system throughout the ship. There are rescue zones and accommodations for 40 people, with the ability to accommodate a rescue team and rescued persons. There is also a hospital on board and the ability to supply electricity to damaged vessels. It can support salvage operations and offers space for helicopter operations (with winch only) as well as storage of rescue equipment. The ship will support, protect, and assist Greek-owned vessels and Greek seafarers, according to the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy supports the efforts and the cooperation between the public and private sectors.
ACHI
The "Achi" was detained on July 14, 2025, in Trois Rivières with 15 deficiencies, five of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boats Not ready for use 2) Life saving Appliances - Stowage of rescue boats Not as required 3) Fire safety - Means of escape Not properly maintained 4) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management System Malfunctioning 5) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on July 21 and left the port enroute to Bale Verte with an ETA as of July 28. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591
AERO 2 HIGHSPEED
On the morning of July 22, 2025, the Port Guard of the Argosaronic Gulf was informed by the Captain of the 'Aero 2' about a failure of the starboard side main engine of the ferry. The Port Authority initially prohibited the ship from sailing- After the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance by the classification society that monitors it, it was allowed to continue its voyages, while administrative sanctions were imposed. The passengers were forwarded to their destination on another ship of the ship-owning company.
WARSHIP62
An incident between an iranian military helicopter and the USS 'Fitzgerald' took place on July 23, 2025, in the Gulf of Oman. The Iranian helicopter instructed the Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer to change course. The U.S. warship was intercepted at approximately 10 a.m,. LT, as the vessel was entering Iranian-controlled waters. Iran responded by dispatching a navy helicopter, which passed over the warship and hovered nearby. Iran claimed the 'Fitzgerald' responded by telling the helicopter to leave the proximity and threatened twice to engage the helicopter. Iran further claimed that after repeated warnings, the 'USS Fitzgerald' changed course and continued in a southern direction. The U.S. Central Command and the U.S. Navy have not yet acknowledged the incident. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1948005842663694491
STI FULHAM
On July 23, 2025, at around 11:00 a.m., the KNRM IJmuiden was alerted for a medical evacuation from the 'STI Fulham', which was anchored approximately 10 nautical miles off the coast of IJmuiden in pos. 52° 31' N 004° 20' E. A crew member required medical assistance and had to be removed from the ship. After coming alongside, the patient was transferred aboard the lifeboat, which then set course for IJmuiden, from where he was transported to the hospital. Report with photo: https://www.knrm.nl/nieuws/knrm-reddingstation-ijmuiden/prio-2-medevac
MORRO DE SAO PAULO
The 'Morro de São Paulo' with 96 passengers and four crew members on board, was in collision with the fishing vessel "Lomier", with two crew members on board, on the early afternoon of July 22, 2025, near Cacha Pregos, approximately nine kilometers from Itaparica Island off the Baía de Todos-os-Santos. The ferry had departed the Morro de São Paulo terminal at 11:30 a.m., bound for Salvador. The usually takes an average of 2 hours and 10 minutes. The semi-land transfer, which includes a ferry, bus, and speedboat crossing, takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes. After the collision, the fishing vessel sank, and the catamaran developed an increasing list to starboard side, and the passengers were equipped with life jackets and gathered on the port side. There were no injuries reported. After the collision, a joint rescue operation was immediately initiated with the support of the operator Biotur, owner of the catamaran, and ASTRAMAB itself. The tugs "Piatã" and "Pituba" were the first to arrive on scene. Some of the passengers were transported to the Port of Salvador by the "Pituba" where they arrived at 4:45 p.m. The catamaran "Viva Morro", speedboats, and other vessels continued to assist the victims. Also private vessels also participated in the transport back to port. The Brazilian Navy, through the 2nd Naval District Command and the Bahia Port Authority, as well as Salvamento Marítimo do Leste, the Military Fire Department, the Military Police Air Group (GRAER), Pilotage, SAMU also provided assistance, involving the patrol vessels "Dourado," and "Guaratuba" and the corvette "Caboclo" of the Eastern Naval Patrol Group Command. Once in Salvador, passengers disembarked at the Port Maritime Terminal and were welcomed by Biotur teams. At least six ships participated in the rescue. Five ambulances from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) were dispatched to the Salvador Nautical Terminal to assist passengers arriving in the capital. Assistance included transportation to hotels, the Salvador Airport, and support for other needs. A child and a pregnant woman were taken for treatment as a precaution. The Bahia State Docks Company (CODEBA) also supported the operation. The rescued fishermen were taken to Caixa Pregos with support from the Brazilian Navy. The half submerged catamaran was taken to Morro de São Paulo. The cause of the accident was under investigation. The servoce between Salvador and Morro de São Paulo was operating normally again on July 23 with departures from the Bahian capital continue at their regular times, at 9:00 a.m and 10:30 a.m. In the opposite direction, from the Morro de São Paulo Terminal to Salvador, the times remained at 11:30 a.m and 2:00 p.m.. Reports with photo and video: https://www.correio24horas.com.br/minha-bahia/acidente-entre-barcos-deixa-passageiros-a-deriva-em-morro-de-sao-paulo-0725 https://g1.globo.com/ba/bahia/noticia/2025/07/22/embarcacoes-na-bahia.ghtml https://www.radiotombafmparatinga.com.br/news-catamara-fica-a-deriva-apos-colisao-com-barco-na-baia-de-todosossantos https://portalbaixosul.com.br/noticia/2778/astramab-divulga-nota-sobre-acidente-entre-catamara-e-barco-de-pesca-na-baia-de-todos-os-santos https://www.portalnoticiasba.com.br/2025/07/colisao-entre-catamara-e-barco-na-baia.html?m=1 https://takta.com.br/ultimas-noticias/catamara-bate-em-pesqueiro-e-deixa-passageiros-a-deriva/
CROWN IRIS
1,700 Israeli holidaymakers on the 'Crown Iris' were faced by protesters upon the arrival at the island of Syroson July 22, 2025. More than 150 protesterunfurled Palestinian flags and called for an end to the war in Gaza. Another notable slogan was "No air conditioning in hell," a reference to the conditions Palestinians are living in the Gaza Strip. There were no reports of violence during the protest. The ship is operated by the Israeli company Mano Cruise, which decided to continue its journey to Cyprus earlier. The passengers did not disembark. The Greek Coast Guard reported that the ship departed around 3:00 p.m. The Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar contacted his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis about the incident. Report with video: https://www.hln.be/buitenland/geen-airco-in-de-hel-inwoners-grieks-eiland-jagen-israelische-cruise-terug-zee-in-met-palestijnse-vlaggen-en-palestina-vrij-leuzen~a6f69035/
SANTA MONIKA
The Dortmund fire department: had to evacuate the 69 passengers from the 'Santa Monika' on the evening of July 20, 2025. The excursion boat was no longer maneuverable at the outer edge of the canal near Franzius St due to a technical defect. The emergency services were alerted at around 7:30 p.m. All passengers were brought off the ship by 8:30 p.m. The crew remained on the 'Santa Monika'. The fire department's firefighting boat then towed the vessel back to the Santa Monika's pier. It turned out that a coupling had broken a few hundred meters from the pier, so that normal docking and disembarkation were not possible.
ELEGANT LADY
The St. Aldegund Moselle lock, which was damaged in the allision of the 'Elegant Lady' on July 2, has now returned to normal emergency operations. Locking operations were taking place upstream and downstream, but only during daylight hours between approximately 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., coordinated by the Mosel-Saar-Lahn Waterways and Shipping Authority (WSA). The damaged gate is inspected once a week by divers. There are also multiple survey checks. A crisis team will decide at the beginning of next week whether emergency locking operations can continue until the new gate is installed. The new lock gate is expected to be delivered at the end of September from a manufacturer in Aschaffenburg. It is expected to be installed at the start of October within four to five days. The allision caused approximately €2.5 million in damage. The damaged gate was reinforced and repaired, and the lock has been operating in emergency mode ever since. For safety reasons, passenger ships continued to be locked only without their catering crew and guests. Ffor pleasure craft, there is a collective lock passage in both directions once a day. The reason why the lock only operates during daylight hours is that the gate is bent and protrudes slightly into the chamber, which is difficult to see in the dark.
COLOMBIA
The collision between the 'Colombia-Colombia II' and the tank barge 'Eiltank 65' (MMSI: 211513810)on the Volkerak on Jan 7, 2023, near Dinteloord was primarily the fault of the 'Colombia'. However, the Eiltank 65 was not entirely blameless and bears 15% of the blame, the Rotterdam District Court ruled. The vessels were sailing on opposite courses in the dark, with winds of force 5 and gusting to force 7. The 'Eiltank 65' struck the 202-meter long barge combination 'Colombia-Colombia II' almost amidships. At that moment, the barge was sailing in the wrong direction, in line with the 'Eiltank 65', and was simultaneously overtaken on starboard by another vessel. In the case brought by the owner of the 'Eiltank 65' against the 'Colombia', the latter was accused of being at fault for the collision. The 'Colombia' was not only sailing on the wrong side of the fairway, but also allegedly altered its course at the last moment in such a way that a collision became unavoidable and wrongly failed to yield right of way to the 'Eiltank 65'. Furthermore, the 'Colombia' failed to contact the radio or take any other measures to avoid the collision, according to the German company Eiltank. The Belgian owner of the 'Colombia' was invoking force majeure due to strong winds. In the event of force majeure, each party must bear its own damages. The owner of the 'Colombia' believed that both parties were 50% at fault for the collision. The Rotterdam District Court determined that there was no force majeure. In this case, the 'Colombia' is 85% at fault. This leaves Eiltank with a "minor contributory negligence" of 15%. The court based this assessment on several factors: While the wind was strong and the vessels were affected, it was not so strong that the collision was unavoidable. At the same time, it has not been established that the 'Colombia' indeed altered its course to port just before the collision. Eiltank did assert this, but did not substantiate it properly. Furthermore, under the circumstances, the 'Colombia' should have yielded to the right of way. This did not happen, according to the court. The court further argued that it was primarily up to the skipper of the 'Colombia' to contact his colleague on the 'Eiltank 65' by radio. This did not happen, and the 'Colombia' did not take any other precautions to prevent the collision. At the same time, the skipper of the'' Eiltank 65' could have foreseen the collision and contacted the 'Colombia' about it. Because this also did not happen, Eiltank bears a small portion of the blame. The hull damage, loss of time, and expert assessment costs amounted to over €96,000 for Eiltank. The owner of the 'Colombia' must pay 85% of this, or almost €81,700. The €56,300 already paid will be deducted from this, leaving an outstanding invoice of almost €25,400. This amount will be increased by the interest on several of the aforementioned amounts. There will also be an additional €7,000 in legal and collection costs. Because the 'Eiltank 65' was not entirely unscathed in the collision, some money must also be transferred in the opposite direction. The owner of the 'Colombia' will receive approximately €6,800 in damages, as well as approximately €2,000 in collection and legal costs.
NAUTILUS
The 'Nautilus' has found the ship's bell of the lost frigate USS 'De Haven- (DD-469,', the latest in a series of discoveries in a survey of the so-called "Iron Bottom Sound" off the Solomon Islands. The Fletcher-class destroyer was commissioned in September 1942and immediately departed for the Solomon Islands campaign. She escorted a convoy of troopships to Guadalcanal, then patrolled the archipelago to interdict Japanese forces for the next several months. On Feb 1, 1943, the 'De Haven' was escorting a small group of landing craft and a seaplane tender to a new beachhead on Guadalcanal. As she returned to the base with two of the landing craft, nine Japanese planes approached, and six turned to attack her. The 'De Haven' was hit by three bombs, killing the commanding officer and sinking the ship just off Savo Island. 167 crewmembers lost their lives. The wreck was discovered by Dr. Robert Ballard in 1992, and the the 'Nautilus' returned to the site in July to re-survey the vessel. With the assistance from live-stream video viewers, the research team found the bell dislodged from its mount and resting atop a torpedo mount amidships. Signs of deterioration and marine life colonization suggested that the timing of the find was lucky: some areas of the wreck have become heavily encrusted, and one of the other torpedo mounts has tilted due to deck collapse since the last survey. The team also conducted the first ever wreck exploration of the USS 'Walke', a Sims-class destroyer that sank off Savo Island during the Second Naval Battle of Guadalcanal on (Nov. 15, 1942. The 'Walke' fired off about 300 five-inch rounds at three Japanese warships in a nighttime battle; she was hit by a torpedo in return, then by multiple rounds of shells. As she went down, her depth charges detonated, killing survivors in the water. The ROV exploration showed the ferocity of the fight: the bridge had been blown off and was found separately, and only about half of the length of the hull could be identified as a single structure. Both the bow and stern were missing. Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oqLozxPV0g&t=416s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pfSGpiZ4WY&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maritime-executive.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE
LA SUPERBA
The 'La Superba' was towed out of the port of Palermo on the morning of July 23,on its final voyage in the direction of Aliaga by the tug 'MSC Dragon' (IMO: 9240952) where it will be demolished following the extensive damage caused by the fire that occurred on the night of Jan 14, 2023 at the time of departure from Palermo in the direction of Naples. The ship was due to arrive in Aliaga on July 28. The Port Authority of tPalermo had recently published the company's application dated July 7, seeking the authorization for the vessel's voluntary demolition. Any comments regarding the application can be submitted by the first week of September. Following the fire, the intention of the owner company GNV was to declare the ferry a "constructive total loss," a step that would then allow ownership to be transferred to the insurance company (SIAT) that had provided hull and engine coverage, to manage its end-of-life. For a time, the Genoese ferry company seemed intent on evaluating srepairing the vessel, but the estimated costs evidently made this option unviable. Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMdFNVJIx-3/?igsh=MTl4ZDY1Nm10NjdwOQ==
LADY HENRIETTA
The Government of Gibraltar has confirmed that the 'Lady Henrietta' is carrying fuel of Russian origin. However, the cargo meets the requirements established by international sanctions imposed on oil from Russia. The port authorities have indicated that before authorizing its docking, the 'Lady Henrietta' had to present the relevant documentation in accordance with the official port circular. Regulations require any vessel transporting Russian-origin oil to certify that its cargo complies with the price cap established by sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the UN. Furthermore, the Government clarified that the 'Lady Henrietta' is not conducting ship-to-ship (Ship-to-Ship) fuel transfer operations. The vessel is making a technical stop in Gibraltar solely for refueling, provisioning, and auxiliary services on the way from Primorks, where it sailed on July 12, 2025, en route to Alaiga with an ETA as of July 29.
RED EAGLE
The 'red Eagle' broke down mid-crossing on the scheduled sailing between between East Cowes and Southampton on Southampton Water and had to be towed by a tug into port in Southampton on the afternoon of July 23, 2025. The 7:30 p.m. BST crossing from East Cowes has been cancelled, as well as the 's 05:00 a.m. sailing from Southampton on July 24 due to essential repairs on the aft engine. As of July 24, the ferry remained stationary in Southanpton.
ORCA
On July 23, 2025, at around 8 p.m. a drilling crane toppled over while being transported to a construction site in Bremerhaven on the evening of July 23, 2025, and fell onto the 'Orca', which was pulling it, on the Weser off the lock to the industry port. The tug was damaged and sank, with only the upper portions remaining above the water. The master of the vessel was slightly injured by the impact. Emergency personnel from fire and rescue stations 5 and 7 responded to the scene. The fire department brought the man the affected pontoon to safety in a rescue boat. The injured was transferred to the emergency services for treatment. Oil was leaking from the damaged tank of the 'Orca'. Local companies were able to quickly deploy oil booms around the area, supported and advised by the fire department, to keep the oil from spreading. The situation remained stable the following morning, and a salvage company would raise the tug and the crane in the forthcoming days. Reports with photos and audio: https://www.butenunbinnen.de/nachrichten/schlepper-schiff-gesunken-bremen-industriehafen-100.html https://www.nwzonline.de/region/bremen-kran-versenkt-schlepper-im-bremer-industriehafen_a_4,2,1424284958.html
TERA JET 2
On July 22, 2025, at noon , the 'Tera Jet 2', while serving the route from Piraeus to Paros-Naxos-Koufonisi-Iraklia-Naxos-Paros-Piraeus did not approach the port of Iraklia. The Naxos Port Authority has initiated the procedure for imposing the required administrative sanctions.
EILTANK65
The collision between the 'Colombia-Colombia II' and the 'Eiltank 65' on the Volkerak on Jan 7, 2023, near Dinteloord was primarily the fault of the barge 'Colombia' (MMSI: 205253090). However, the 'Eiltank 65 was not entirely blameless and bears 15% of the blame, the Rotterdam District Court ruled. The vessels were sailing on opposite courses in the dark, with winds of force 5 and gusting to force 7. The 'Eiltank 65' struck the 202-meter long barge combination 'Colombia-Colombia II' almost amidships. At that moment, the barge was sailing in the wrong direction, in line with the 'Eiltank 65', and was simultaneously overtaken on starboard by another vessel. In the case brought by the owner of the 'Eiltank 65' against the 'Colombia', the latter was accused of being at fault for the collision. The 'Colombia' was not only sailing on the wrong side of the fairway, but also allegedly altered its course at the last moment in such a way that a collision became unavoidable and wrongly failed to yield right of way to the 'Eiltank 65'. Furthermore, the 'Colombia' failed to contact the radio or take any other measures to avoid the collision, according to the German company Eiltank. The Belgian owner of the 'Colombia' was invoking force majeure due to strong winds. In the event of force majeure, each party must bear its own damages. The owner of the 'Colombia' believed that both parties were 50% at fault for the collision. The Rotterdam District Court determined that there was no force majeure. In this case, the 'Colombia' is 85% at fault. This leaves Eiltank with a "minor contributory negligence" of 15%. The court based this assessment on several factors: While the wind was strong and the vessels were affected, it was not so strong that the collision was unavoidable. At the same time, it has not been established that the 'Colombia' indeed altered its course to port just before the collision. Eiltank did assert this, but did not substantiate it properly. Furthermore, under the circumstances, the 'Colombia' should have yielded to the right of way. This did not happen, according to the court. The court further argued that it was primarily up to the skipper of the 'Colombia' to contact his colleague on the 'Eiltank 65' by radio. This did not happen, and the 'Colombia' did not take any other precautions to prevent the collision. At the same time, the skipper of the'' Eiltank 65' could have foreseen the collision and contacted the 'Colombia' about it. Because this also did not happen, Eiltank bears a small portion of the blame. The hull damage, loss of time, and expert assessment costs amounted to over €96,000 for Eiltank. The owner of the 'Colombia' must pay 85% of this, or almost €81,700. The €56,300 already paid will be deducted from this, leaving an outstanding invoice of almost €25,400. This amount will be increased by the interest on several of the aforementioned amounts. There will also be an additional €7,000 in legal and collection costs. Because the 'Eiltank 65' was not entirely unscathed in the collision, some money must also be transferred in the opposite direction. The owner of the 'Colombia' will receive approximately €6,800 in damages, as well as approximately €2,000 in collection and legal costs.