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The authorities were still investigating the cause of the fire aboard the KM 'Barcelona V.A.', which had started at the stern of the ferry and was extinguished within an hour. The fire might have started in cabin 33, but there was still a need for a formal verification of this. The ferry's documents initially listed only 280 passengers and 15 crew members, but on the afternoon of July 21, the Manado SAR Agency confirmed that 575 survivors have been rescued, including a two-month-old baby whose lungs were filled with seawater. The baby was in stable condition at a hospital. Three bodies were recovered. The three fatalities were identified as Hugu Majuntu, Daniel Lena, and Betrivia Malimbulun, who died not from burns, but after jumping into the sea during the chaotic evacuation. Malimbulun was heavily pregnant at the time. The rescuers were still searching for two passengers who were reported missing on the morning of July 21, namely Levi Aiba and Hamen Langinan. The BASARNAS was still verifying whether they were previously evacuated or not. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of more victims remaining onboard or missing at sea. SAR teams, assisted by local fishermen and Indonesian Navy personnel, continued combing the area amid thick smoke that still shrouded the vessel’s interior.The KM 'Barcelona V' was on a routine voyage from Talaud to Manado when the incident occurred near Likupang Barat, approximately 50 kilometers away from Manado, on July 20 at around 1.30 p.m. LT. The Indonesian Navy’s 4th Naval Education Unit, which was conducting training exercises nearby, had swiftly deployed its personnel upon receiving distress calls. The Navy vessels KRI 'Pari-849' and KAL 'Tedung Selar' were dispatched to assist in the SAR operation. Additional aid came from the ferries KM 'Barcelona IIIA' and KM 'Venecian', which diverted to help evacuate passengers. The survivors were evacuated to two key locations:, Munte Port (Likupang Timur) and the Bakamla Serey Pier (Likupang Barat). Injured victims were taken to the Walanda Maramis Regional Hospital, the Kandouw Malalayang General Hospital, and the ODSK Regional Hospital in Manado and North Minahasa. The PT Surya Pacific Indonesia, the owner of the KM 'Barcelona V', was providing coffins for the deceased to facilitate repatriation to their families. The Port operator PT Pelindo IV on July 21 arranged to transport the coffins of the bodies to Talaud Islands district, North Sulawesi, for burial. The office coordinated the transport arrangements with the Manado Port authority, harbor master, and ship operator. The coffins were loaded on the ferry KM 'Barcelona III', which was scheduled to depart from Manado Port’s Pier 4 at 5 p.m. LT. The survivors and family members of the deceased were also secured a passage on zjr KM 'Barcelona III', along with passengers who had bought tickets prior to the ferry fire. Reports with photos: https://www.vertigopolitico.com/internacional/notas/suman-575-sobrevivientes-un-ferry-en-llamas-en-indonesia https://en.antaranews.com/news/367997/ferry-fire-coffins-of-three-victims-sent-home-for-burial

The 'Dolly C' was captured aground and flooded at Pte-Salines, Grenada, the bay near the west end of the Maurice Bishop International Airport, on July 15 2025. The ship had run aground on March 7, en route from Trinidad, A meeting was held at the NaDMA Operations Centre on March 11, to discuss the situation and establish a plan of action to salvage the vessel. Photo: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3863877?navList=gallery&category=61&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

The 'Isle of Arran', serving on the route Ardrossan -Brodick, suffered a technical issue affecting the firefighting system which required the attendance of contractors on July 20. As a consequence, all sailings were liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice. The scheduled departures from Ardrossan at 09:45 a.m. and from Brodick at 11:05 a.m. were cancelled, and the ferry remained sidelined in Ardrossan. She finally returned to service on the morning July 21. However, the passenger capacity had the be reduced until a full repair can be carried out. As a result, the space was limited, and customers were advised to book in advance. As of July 22, the passenger numbers were back to capacity, and the ferry was also able to take on board dangerous goods vehicles However, the following shuttle buses remained in place to take passengers to and from Ardrossan: Departure Ardrossan: 12:20 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Departure Troon: 11:10 a.m., 4:45 p.m., 9:40 p.m.

On July 21 the ' Stena Jutlandica' had a delayed departure from Gothenburg to Frederikshavn due to technical trouble with the stern ramp, which prevented the cars from dismebarking. After repairs, the weather deck was unloaded first. The ship finally left the port on the evening with a significant delay at 9 p.m. UTC, arriving in Frederikshavn at around midnight.

The KM 'Barcelona VA', operating on the Manado-Tahuda route, caught fire in the Celebes Sea off Talise Island, Nort Sulawesi, on July 20, 2025, at 1.30 p.m. WITA The ship had 295 passengers and crew members on board according toi the manifest, and was en route Melonguane port to Manadu at that time. The fire started at the stern and quickly engulfed the upper decks, forcing the panicking people to jump into the water. No liferafts were to be seen., and not all passengers were equipped with life jackets. The national search and rescue agency has begun evacuating the blazing vessel, which was gutted by the fire. Three navy ships, the KRI 'Pari', the KN 'Gajah Laut 404' and the KAL 'Tedung Selartar' as well as a number of fishing vessels were involved in the SAR operation. Survivors were transported to Talise Island and Gangga Island. Separately, the Manado Search and Rescue Agency deployed 21 personnel aboard the KN 'Bima'. The cause of the fire was being investigated, while the wreck remained afloat and was taken on tow. The delayed departure of the ferry due to a storm the previous day has raised questions about potential mechanical or operational issues. Although early reports stated five fatalities, that number was revised to three after two passengers, including a 2-month-old baby, were found alive and treated in hospital. One of the deceased was a pregnant woman. The fire was extinguished within an hour. The ferry's manifest initially listed only 280 passengers and 15 crew members, but the National Search and Rescue Agency confirmed 568 survivors have been rescued, including three patients referred from Mala Hospital in the Talaud Islands who were rescued: Mr. Hugu Majuntu (diagnosed: epilepsy, post-stroke), Mrs. Betrivia Malimbulun (37–38 weeks pregnant, with complications), and Mr. Daniel Lena (diagnosed: inferior myocardial infarction/STEMI). Reports with photos and video: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/7/20/video-passengers-jump-from-burning-ship-into-the-sea-in-indonesia https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.freepressjournal.in/amp/world/passengers-jump-into-sea-as-massive-fire-engulfs-barcelona-va-ferry-near-indonesias-talise-island-video https://en.antaranews.com/news/367669/km-iii-barcelona-catches-fire-in-north-sulawesi-waters-one-dies

On July 19, 2024, the Celebrity Cruises company has announced the cancellation of the next scheduled cruise aboard the 'Celebrity Beyond', departing from Miami, due to technical issues slowing foen its sailing speed. Passengers booked for the July 20 cruise from Miami were initially informed that their departure would be delayed by one day. They were offered compensation, including one night's hotel stay. On July 20, a new letter announces the complete cancellation of this voyage, as the necessary repairs were taking longer than expected. Passengers will receive a full refund of their cruise fare, including non-refundable deposits. As a gesture of goodwill, Celebrity Cruises will also offer a credit toward a future cruise, equal to 100% of their paid fare. This credit will be sent by email within the next two weeks. For those who paid for their cruise with an existing credit, this will be reactivated. The refund will be issued automatically, with a maximum delay of 14 days. Passengers who booked their flight through the company will be contacted to reschedule their trip. For travelers who arranged their own flights, the company will reimburse up to $200 for domestic flights and $400 for international flights for the change of plans. One night's hotel stay up to $250 will also be covered, upon presentation of receipts emailed with booking information. The canceled cruise was scheduled to leave Miami for a week in the Eastern Caribbean, with scheduled stops in Nassau, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten.

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The "Vikna", which operates on the route Eidshaug-Gjerdinga, had to suspend its sailings on the morning of July 22, 2025, due to technical trouble, and was sidelined in the port of Eidshaug for troubleshooting. The operator Torghatten reported at 10:40 a.m. that repairs were underway, and that it was working to find alternative transport solutions if the ferry did not become operational again within a reasonable time.

A fire broke out in the engine room of the 'Balder' on the afternoon of July 18, 2025, en route from Duisburg with a cargo of coal, on the Oude Maas River near Rhoon. The fire was noticed around 3:30 p.m. and was causing a lot of smoke. Because the vessel had become disabled and could no longer moor independently, firefighters were transported on board using the ferry 'Rhoonsche Veer' while the barge was drifting near the Rhoonse Grienden. The fire department reported at around 4:00 p.m. that the fire had been extinguished and that the vessel would be ventilated to regain access to the engine room. The three crew members were unharmed. Rijkswaterstaat and the police were on site with boats and making plans to moor the vessel. The cause of the fire was still unknown. It has since bern berthed in Rotterdam. As of July 22, it remained stationary in pos. 51° 39' N 004° 23' E. Reports with photos: https://www.ad.nl/112-nieuws-albrandswaard/binnenvaartschip-stuurloos-op-de-oude-maas-bij-rhoon-door-brand-in-machinekamer~a70b6c91/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLnbchleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHvrKIPvkv5pa4ZGZq9SNYcLsr_2W_xexxTsAFW3uybrgq6POUXUH9gNE7pkx_aem_3ZEd8xc6L-7RY1DosyBepA

On July 21, the motor boat 'Tainata' became unmanoeverable due to a mechanical failure and went adrift between Punta Prima and Isla del Aire. The 'Salvamar Antares' was tasked to assist and took the boat in tow. It was safely pulled to the port of Mahón. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1947365753415455097

The "Viva" was detained on July 8, 2025, in Vassiliko with 27 deficiencies, 20 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Records of seafarers daily hours and work or rest Missing 2) Pollution Prevention - Fuel change-over procedure Missing 3) Safety of navigation - BNWAS Inoperative' 4) Safety of navigation - Navigation bridge visibility Not as required' 5) Safety of navigation - Voyage data recorder Not as required 6) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Missing 7) Emergency systems - Emergency source of power - emergency generator Inoperative 8)) Emergency systems - Emergensy lighting, batteries and switches Inoperative 9) Labour conditions - Cleanliness of engine room Not as required 10) Labour conditions - Cold room, cleanliness and temperature Inoperative 11) Labour conditions - Heating, air conditioning and ventilation Inoperative 12) Fire safety - Personal equipment for fire safety Not as required 13) Fire safety - Inert gas system Inoperative 14) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangements for rescue boats Inoperative 15) Life saving Appliances - Means of recovery of life saving appliances Inoperative 16) Alarms - Other (alarms) Other 17) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Bilge pumping arrangements Inoperative 18) Labour conditions - Provisions quantity Insufficient 19) Structural conditions - Cargo tank vent system Not as required 20) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on July 17 and permitted a sinlge voyage to the Tuzla shipyard area for rpermanent repairs to remedy the shortcomings. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The head of the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), Air Marshal Mohammad Syafii, stated on July 21 that 575 survivors of the KM 'Barcelona 5' have been evacuated. Some of them were taken to nearby Ganga Island for safety. Other survivors have been taken to several ports and medical facilities, such as the Walanda Maramis Regional Hospital, the Prof. Kandou Malalayang General Hospital, and the ODSK Regional Hospital. Some other victims were being treated at the Mubune Community Health Center in Likupang District, including residents from Lirung, Beo, Kabaruan, Melonguane, and the surrounding areas. The Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) had deployed naval forces to assist in the evacuation of passengers. Basarnas was coordinating closely with Bakamla, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Indonesian National Police (Polri), and other relevant maritime agencies.Currently all retrieval teams have been withdrawn from handling the incident. The SAR team will be redeployed for the next process, which is the retrieval of the wreck, which cannot be carried out yet as there was still heat from the remnants of the fire. The Basarnas team was due enter again once the ship was in a cold condition. The fire had broken out 10 miles northwest of Likupang, North Minahasa. Reports with photos: https://www.udayavani.com/english-news/568-rescued-3-dead-after-indonesian-ferry-catches-fire-mid-sea#google_vignette https://thesun.my/world-news/passenger-ferry-fire-off-indonesia-kills-one-280-rescued-PB14512386 https://mediaindonesia.com/humaniora/793565/operasi-sar-km-barcelona-5-hampir-tuntas-basarnas-masuk-tahap-akhir#google_vignette

An anonymous call to the Grimaldi headquarters in Rome triggered a bomb threat:emergency protocol aboard the 'Zeus Palace' on the evening of July 19, 2025, in Livorno. The anonymous tip-off, which led to the immediate evacuation of the crew and the mobilisation of the bomb disposal squad. The alarm was raised around 7 p.m. The authorities immediately activated the security protocol for major emergencies, involving the joint intervention by police, firefighters, and medical personnel. There were approximately 1,500 passengers and 700 vehicles on board. Two initial checks, conducted by the ship's crew and the police, found no anomalies. Subsequently, the bomb detection dog unit conducted a further inspection, definitively ruling out the presence of dangerous substances. The entire security plan was coordinated by the prefecture, which confirmed at the end of the operations that no critical problems had been identified. After hours of waiting, the green light was given for the departure of the 'Zeus Palace'. The ship was temporarily relocated from Darsena Toscana to Calata Bengasi to facilitate the entry of the 'Cruise Europa' p into the port, which had anchored off the port due to the ongoing emergency. The 'Zeus Palace' left the port around midnight, gradually returning the situation in the Tuscan port to normal.It was unclear whether an investigation will be launched to identify the person who made the anonymous call that led to the port closure and the delay in departure.

On July 10, 2025, the 'Tampa Triumph' berthed in the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, en route from the port of Hamburg, with some damage to her hull plating on her starboard side at the height of the water line. The hull was detented and breached on some metres length. The container ship left the port again on July 12, next headed to Port Klang with an ETA as of Aug 8. Report with photo: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3864796?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

On July 20, 2025, at around 5 p.m. the 'Trollbas', en route from Torangsvag with two crew members on board, suffered water ingress and was run aground at Austevoll off Bergen. The NSSR-lifeboat "Bjarne Kyrkjebø" received a MayDay cakk on channel 16 and was subsequenty mobilized to assist by the HRS South Norway. The crew was safely taken off. Along with other ships the rescuers managed to dewater the vessel and tow it to shore. Report with photo: https://www.kyst.no/leroy/to-personer-reddet-etter-leroy-fartoy-tok-inn-vann/1968724

The fire in the hold of the 'FWN Adriatics' in the port of Antwerp has been extinguished after four days on July 20. The cargo caught fire on July 16 at around 11:15 Aa.m. M while stevedores were unloading pallets of plasterboard and vehicless. Immediately after the fire broke out,, the captain of the 'FWN Adriatic' had activated emergency procedures, closing the ship's hatches and releasing CO2 into the affected hold. The hatches were opened on July 20, and it was then determined that the CO2 release has been successful. The crew and experts were currently investigating the extent of the damage. Some of the cargo has been unloaded at the berth in the 5th Harbour Dock. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown. According to the operator ForestWave, a thorough investigation will follow. The ship had entered service in May of and started its maiden voyage only on July 12. It remained stationary in Antwerp oas of July 22.

The 'Moby Drea' has left the port of Genoa on July 18, 2025, being towed by the tug 'Sea Dream' (IMO: 9560259), but not headed to Aliaga, but instead bound to Split with an ETA as of July 26. It is currently unclear whether the ferry is headed to the Brodosplit shipyard or what the reason for this journey is. In May, the vessel was sold by the Onorato family's ferry company, and esd thought to be scrapped in a scrapyard in Aliaga, but in fact has been sold for commercial purposes and not for demolition, and therefore it is not excluded that it could return to service in the Mediterranean or elsewhere. Report with photo: https://www.shippingitaly.it/2025/07/21/il-traghetto-moby-drea-ha-lasciato-per-lultima-volta-litalia/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLsHURleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvqWcrRNuZnJ9ib24ge6XiwjEvADSLnI_tQPbJDSMQtfSm-reFEo-JdL2b1K_aem_DYzqUgMNhOXPRJxSMShXSQ

The "Nestor" was detained on July 11, 2025, in New Holland with eight deficiencies, four 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 - Embarkation arrangements survival craft Inoperative 3) Labour conditions - Ventilation (Working spaces) Insufficient 4) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on July 12 and left the port en route to Kingston-upon-Hull, where it berthed the same day. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On July 20, 2025, at least 18 Filipino workers were forcibly removed in handcuffs from the 'Carnival Sunshine' in the Port of Norfolk in Virginia, and sent back to the Philippines and banned from re-entry to the United States for 10 years. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) removed the workers, all with valid 10-year visas, from the vessel, the Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) and the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) said in a joint statement. The workers have not been charged or found guilty of any crime. They had valid work visas and were previously cleared to work in the United State

Beached at Chittagong 21.07.25