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On Sep 1, the 'Happy Sky' has successfully completed the unlaoding of seven German Navy missile speedboats of the Type 143A Gepard class from Kiel, to Aliaga, The boats have now reached their final destination where they will be dismantled.The seven boats, part of a series of ten, are all identical and were commissioned between 1983 and 1984. In 2015 and 2016 they were decommissioned and one of their sister ships, the ex-S74 'Cheetah', was preserved in 2016 and has been on display at the naval museum in Wilhelmshaven. The seven vessels now transported were the ex-S72 'Puma', ex-S73 'Hermelin', ex-S75 'Zobel', ex-S76 'Frettchen', ex-S78 'Ozelot', ex-S79 'Wiesel' , and ex-S80 'Hyäne'. They each weigh approximately 330 metric tonnes, and are 58 metres long. The 'Happy Sky' stowed two of the boats in her hold, while the remaining five were secured on deck. In order to accommodate three boats side by side, the 'Happy Sky'’s weather deck was extended by using the vessels’ tweendeck hatch covers. A wide range of equipment was mobilised for the laoding operation; A-frames were used, as well as cut-to-shape dunnage, lifting beams, chains featuring BigLift’s new speed lashing system, and heavy load platforms (HLPs). Since technical information of the boats was limited and outdated, and each boat turned out to have a slightly different centre of gravity because of their age and maintenance history. the rigging was selected with sufficient contingency, resulting in a heavier than usual setup to make sure lifting remained safe. On Sep 1, all boats were delivered at their final berth. The 'Happy Sky' had already sailed on Aug 28, en route to Piraeus. Report with phtos: https://www.bigliftshipping.com/en/latest/happy-sky-ships-historic-german-schnellboote-to-final-berth?fbclid=IwY2xjawMkzLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHice8BJv4TwYU3GlvuSbOW3tkXp89j6s2wgZ5rPiXEk4HkBUebocwNvvPspi_aem_fAjbfgnWj37mBBwomuvUHg

On Sep 1, the 'Happy Sky' has successfully completed the unlaoding of seven German Navy missile speedboats of the Type 143A Gepard class from Kiel, to Aliaga, The boats have now reached their final destination where they will be dismantled.The seven boats, part of a series of ten, are all identical and were commissioned between 1983 and 1984. In 2015 and 2016 they were decommissioned and one of their sister ships, the ex-S74 'Cheetah', was preserved in 2016 and has been on display at the naval museum in Wilhelmshaven. The seven vessels now transported were the ex-S72 'Puma', ex-S73 'Hermelin', ex-S75 'Zobel', ex-S76 'Frettchen', ex-S78 'Ozelot', ex-S79 'Wiesel' , and ex-S80 'Hyäne'. They each weigh approximately 330 metric tonnes, and are 58 metres long. The 'Happy Sky' stowed two of the boats in her hold, while the remaining five were secured on deck. In order to accommodate three boats side by side, the 'Happy Sky'’s weather deck was extended by using the vessels’ tweendeck hatch covers. A wide range of equipment was mobilised for the laoding operation; A-frames were used, as well as cut-to-shape dunnage, lifting beams, chains featuring BigLift’s new speed lashing system, and heavy load platforms (HLPs). Since technical information of the boats was limited and outdated, and each boat turned out to have a slightly different centre of gravity because of their age and maintenance history. the rigging was selected with sufficient contingency, resulting in a heavier than usual setup to make sure lifting remained safe. On Sep 1, all boats were delivered at their final berth. The 'Happy Sky' had already sailed on Aug 28, en route to Piraeus. Report with phtos: https://www.bigliftshipping.com/en/latest/happy-sky-ships-historic-german-schnellboote-to-final-berth?fbclid=IwY2xjawMkzLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHice8BJv4TwYU3GlvuSbOW3tkXp89j6s2wgZ5rPiXEk4HkBUebocwNvvPspi_aem_fAjbfgnWj37mBBwomuvUHg

On Sep 1, the 'Happy Sky' has successfully completed the unlaoding of seven German Navy missile speedboats of the Type 143A Gepard class from Kiel, to Aliaga, The boats have now reached their final destination where they will be dismantled.The seven boats, part of a series of ten, are all identical and were commissioned between 1983 and 1984. In 2015 and 2016 they were decommissioned and one of their sister ships, the ex-S74 'Cheetah', was preserved in 2016 and has been on display at the naval museum in Wilhelmshaven. The seven vessels now transported were the ex-S72 'Puma', ex-S73 'Hermelin', ex-S75 'Zobel', ex-S76 'Frettchen', ex-S78 'Ozelot', ex-S79 'Wiesel' , and ex-S80 'Hyäne'. They each weigh approximately 330 metric tonnes, and are 58 metres long. The 'Happy Sky' stowed two of the boats in her hold, while the remaining five were secured on deck. In order to accommodate three boats side by side, the 'Happy Sky'’s weather deck was extended by using the vessels’ tweendeck hatch covers. A wide range of equipment was mobilised for the laoding operation; A-frames were used, as well as cut-to-shape dunnage, lifting beams, chains featuring BigLift’s new speed lashing system, and heavy load platforms (HLPs). Since technical information of the boats was limited and outdated, and each boat turned out to have a slightly different centre of gravity because of their age and maintenance history. the rigging was selected with sufficient contingency, resulting in a heavier than usual setup to make sure lifting remained safe. On Sep 1, all boats were delivered at their final berth. The 'Happy Sky' had already sailed on Aug 28, en route to Piraeus. Report with phtos: https://www.bigliftshipping.com/en/latest/happy-sky-ships-historic-german-schnellboote-to-final-berth?fbclid=IwY2xjawMkzLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHice8BJv4TwYU3GlvuSbOW3tkXp89j6s2wgZ5rPiXEk4HkBUebocwNvvPspi_aem_fAjbfgnWj37mBBwomuvUHg

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The Yongsan Police arrested a man in his 60s who claimed to be a survivor of the 'Sewol' shipwreck on Sep 1, 2025, for possessing a weapon in front of a government building after requesting a meeting with the presidential office. The Yongsan Police Precinct announced on Sep 2 that it had arrested and questioned the man on charges of possession of a weapon in a public space. The police apprehended him in front of the main gate of the Ministry of National Defense in the Yongsan District, central Seoul. The man confronted police who attempted to subdue him for approximately 20 minutes, and demanded that he be able to meet with the presidential office to ask for improved treatment for 'Sewol' survivors. A taser gun was also used during the arrest. The man received first aid for the injuries and met with presidential office personnel at the Civil Affairs Office.

The 'Vicente Pinzon' broke lose from its berth after the mooring cables snapped at the Port of Itajaí in Santa Catarina on Aug 27, 2025, short time after its arrival en route from Navegantes. The container ship drifted into the fast-flowing river, prompting the swift deployment of several tugbs to bring the vessel under control and re-berth it. The ship remained stationary in port as of Sep 2.. Report with video: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/tugboats-race-stop-runaway-cargo-120000708.html

The National Navy confirmed on Sep 1 the discovery of the lifeless body of the 18-year-old cabin boy Julián Fernando Condia Bello, who was aboard the ARC 'Gloria' and who fell, accidentally, into the Magdalena River, in an area near the Great Malecón during maneuvers prior to the official reception of the vessel in the port of Barranquilla: “The National Navy deeply regrets the death of Cabin Boy Julián Fernando Condia Bello, a young crew member who with dedication and commitment chose to serve the country from the sea. Today we bid farewell to a man of honour, whose vocation and spirit of service leave their mark on the Naval Institution. We offer our prayers for his eternal rest and express our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends during this difficult time. His memory will remain alive in the hearts of those who shared with him the vocation to defend Colombia." The director of the Naval Petty Officer School "ARC" Barranquilla, Javier Hernando Rubio, indicated that the sailor fell into the water during a readiness maneuver for the 'Gloria' to enter the port of Barranquilla. The Navy immediately deployed three search operations: one at sea and river, a second by air, and a third ashore. More than 800 people were deployed along the banks of the Tajamar River using naval resources. The body was found and recovered in the Salamanca Island area, on the Magdalena Department side.

On Sep 1, the 'Happy Sky' has successfully completed the unlaoding of seven German Navy missile speedboats of the Type 143A Gepard class from Kiel, to Aliaga, The boats have now reached their final destination where they will be dismantled.The seven boats, part of a series of ten, are all identical and were commissioned between 1983 and 1984. In 2015 and 2016 they were decommissioned and one of their sister ships, the ex-S74 'Cheetah', was preserved in 2016 and has been on display at the naval museum in Wilhelmshaven. The seven vessels now transported were the ex-S72 'Puma', ex-S73 'Hermelin', ex-S75 'Zobel', ex-S76 'Frettchen', ex-S78 'Ozelot', ex-S79 'Wiesel' , and ex-S80 'Hyäne'. They each weigh approximately 330 metric tonnes, and are 58 metres long. The 'Happy Sky' stowed two of the boats in her hold, while the remaining five were secured on deck. In order to accommodate three boats side by side, the 'Happy Sky'’s weather deck was extended by using the vessels’ tweendeck hatch covers. A wide range of equipment was mobilised for the laoding operation; A-frames were used, as well as cut-to-shape dunnage, lifting beams, chains featuring BigLift’s new speed lashing system, and heavy load platforms (HLPs). Since technical information of the boats was limited and outdated, and each boat turned out to have a slightly different centre of gravity because of their age and maintenance history. the rigging was selected with sufficient contingency, resulting in a heavier than usual setup to make sure lifting remained safe. On Sep 1, all boats were delivered at their final berth. The 'Happy Sky' had already sailed on Aug 28, en route to Piraeus. Report with phtos: https://www.bigliftshipping.com/en/latest/happy-sky-ships-historic-german-schnellboote-to-final-berth?fbclid=IwY2xjawMkzLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHice8BJv4TwYU3GlvuSbOW3tkXp89j6s2wgZ5rPiXEk4HkBUebocwNvvPspi_aem_fAjbfgnWj37mBBwomuvUHg

On Sep 1, the 'Happy Sky' has successfully completed the unlaoding of seven German Navy missile speedboats of the Type 143A Gepard class from Kiel, to Aliaga, The boats have now reached their final destination where they will be dismantled.The seven boats, part of a series of ten, are all identical and were commissioned between 1983 and 1984. In 2015 and 2016 they were decommissioned and one of their sister ships, the ex-S74 'Cheetah', was preserved in 2016 and has been on display at the naval museum in Wilhelmshaven. The seven vessels now transported were the ex-S72 'Puma', ex-S73 'Hermelin', ex-S75 'Zobel', ex-S76 'Frettchen', ex-S78 'Ozelot', ex-S79 'Wiesel' , and ex-S80 'Hyäne'. They each weigh approximately 330 metric tonnes, and are 58 metres long. The 'Happy Sky' stowed two of the boats in her hold, while the remaining five were secured on deck. In order to accommodate three boats side by side, the 'Happy Sky'’s weather deck was extended by using the vessels’ tweendeck hatch covers. A wide range of equipment was mobilised for the laoding operation; A-frames were used, as well as cut-to-shape dunnage, lifting beams, chains featuring BigLift’s new speed lashing system, and heavy load platforms (HLPs). Since technical information of the boats was limited and outdated, and each boat turned out to have a slightly different centre of gravity because of their age and maintenance history. the rigging was selected with sufficient contingency, resulting in a heavier than usual setup to make sure lifting remained safe. On Sep 1, all boats were delivered at their final berth. The 'Happy Sky' had already sailed on Aug 28, en route to Piraeus. Report with phtos: https://www.bigliftshipping.com/en/latest/happy-sky-ships-historic-german-schnellboote-to-final-berth?fbclid=IwY2xjawMkzLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHice8BJv4TwYU3GlvuSbOW3tkXp89j6s2wgZ5rPiXEk4HkBUebocwNvvPspi_aem_fAjbfgnWj37mBBwomuvUHg

On Sep 1, the 'Happy Sky' has successfully completed the unlaoding of seven German Navy missile speedboats of the Type 143A Gepard class from Kiel, to Aliaga, The boats have now reached their final destination where they will be dismantled.The seven boats, part of a series of ten, are all identical and were commissioned between 1983 and 1984. In 2015 and 2016 they were decommissioned and one of their sister ships, the ex-S74 'Cheetah', was preserved in 2016 and has been on display at the naval museum in Wilhelmshaven. The seven vessels now transported were the ex-S72 'Puma', ex-S73 'Hermelin', ex-S75 'Zobel', ex-S76 'Frettchen', ex-S78 'Ozelot', ex-S79 'Wiesel' , and ex-S80 'Hyäne'. They each weigh approximately 330 metric tonnes, and are 58 metres long. The 'Happy Sky' stowed two of the boats in her hold, while the remaining five were secured on deck. In order to accommodate three boats side by side, the 'Happy Sky'’s weather deck was extended by using the vessels’ tweendeck hatch covers. A wide range of equipment was mobilised for the laoding operation; A-frames were used, as well as cut-to-shape dunnage, lifting beams, chains featuring BigLift’s new speed lashing system, and heavy load platforms (HLPs). Since technical information of the boats was limited and outdated, and each boat turned out to have a slightly different centre of gravity because of their age and maintenance history. the rigging was selected with sufficient contingency, resulting in a heavier than usual setup to make sure lifting remained safe. On Sep 1, all boats were delivered at their final berth. The 'Happy Sky' had already sailed on Aug 28, en route to Piraeus. Report with phtos: https://www.bigliftshipping.com/en/latest/happy-sky-ships-historic-german-schnellboote-to-final-berth?fbclid=IwY2xjawMkzLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHice8BJv4TwYU3GlvuSbOW3tkXp89j6s2wgZ5rPiXEk4HkBUebocwNvvPspi_aem_fAjbfgnWj37mBBwomuvUHg

A further delay has been confirmed for the 'Isle of Islay ', the first of four ferries being built in Turkey. Ther ship will now not be delivered by the end of September, a letter sent on Sep 1 confirmed. The ferry’s internal lifts as well as stern and bow doors, and mezzanine decks, have yet to be fully commissioned. The letter sent to the Scottish Parliament’s net zero, energy and transport committee confirmed while the ferry had undergone two sets of builders’ sea trials in the Sea of Marmara, it was yet to start a series of acceptance trials where every aspect of the vessel is tested, marking another blow for long-suffering islanders, with the 'Isle of Islay' already nearly a year late before the latest setback. The other three ferries being built in Turkey for CalMac routes are due to be delivered at six-monthly intervals after the 'Isle of Islay', which is due to sail between Kennacraig on Kintyre and Port Ellen and Port Askaig on Islay.

On Aug 28, 2025, the local authorities in Murmansk have detained the 'Unity', sailing under the flag of Lesotho, after the Seafarers’ Union of Russia (SUR) requested a port state control. The tanker was held due to wage arrears to the crew, a non-functioning Inmarsat satellite number, and serious problems with vessel documentation. After state inspectors boarded the vessel, they confirmed multiple violations, and refused to issue clearance to sail until they were resolved. The tanker has been sanctioned by the EU, UK, Switzerland and several other countries for transporting Russian oil. The crew members told the union that they had received their June wages only on July 27, while their July salaries remained unpaid. Some sailors who left the ship have not received their final settlements. As of Aug. 13, the tanker’s captain had calculated total wage arrears for the 20 crew members at nearly $90,000. Some crew contracts were signed with the Argo Tanker Group LLC (ООО «Арго Танкер Групп»), which was not legally listed as the ship owner, while others were with the FMTC ShipCharter LLC. Aside from this, some contracts referenced a collective agreement with the Seafarers’ Union of Russia that in fact did not exist. The sailors also reported that the vessel’s flag registration in Gambia had expired on Aug. 5, which automatically invalidated its insurance policy. The new registration documents issued under Lesotho’s flag, along with a Pyramid Marine Overseas insurance policy, listed the Petroleum United FZCO as the registry company. The crew feared that if the vessel has indeed switched flags and registries, their contracts could be invalid, and they would be unable to file P&I insurance claims in the event that the ship owner fails to honor its wage obligations. The 'Unity' has repeatedly changed names and flag states since its launch in 2009. From Sep 2024 to Feb 2025, it sailed under the Russian flag. The vessel’s operator is the Argo Tanker Group LLC, which is under U.S. sanctions. The company is registered in Moscow at Presnenskaya Embankment 10, Building 2, Office 139.

The TSB (Transportation Safety Board of Canada), has published its investigation report into the fire onm the 'Cuyahoga'. It concluded that missing retaining clips on fuel lines resulted in them being more exposed to engine vibration, causing leaks and fuel to escape. Cracked engine mounts may have intensified the vibration. The partially exposed insulation of the turbocharger outlet exhaust line allowed fuel mist to ignite on the exposed hot surfaces. As a result of the resulting fire, the cables of the CO2 extinguishing system's remote activation system were rendered unusable, and the fire could not be contained. Due to the broken spindle in the valve of the main fire line, the valve could not be opened, and the fire could not be extinguished with water. The fire ultimately extinguished itself because the main engine was no longer running, preventing fuel from reaching the fire source. Full report: https://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/marine/2023/m23c0104/m23c0104.html

The 'Sainte-Anne-des-Flots' from the Dieppe SNSM station assisted the whelk fishing vessel 'M'Alizée', a 10.50-meter-aluminum vessel built in 2019, with two crew members on board, off the coast of Dieppe on Aug 29, 2025, at 6 a.m., which had issued a distress call 12 miles offshore. The lifeboat, based in Ouistreham but currently serving as a replacement in Dieppe, took the fishermen on board. After identifying a leak on the propeller shaft, the volunteers were able to install a suction pump and drained as much water as possible."This maneuver kept the whelk boat afloat. It was towed to the port of Dieppe, pending repairs.

On Sep 1, the 'Happy Sky' has successfully completed the unlaoding of seven German Navy missile speedboats of the Type 143A Gepard class from Kiel, to Aliaga, The boats have now reached their final destination where they will be dismantled.The seven boats, part of a series of ten, are all identical and were commissioned between 1983 and 1984. In 2015 and 2016 they were decommissioned and one of their sister ships, the ex-S74 'Cheetah', was preserved in 2016 and has been on display at the naval museum in Wilhelmshaven. The seven vessels now transported were the ex-S72 'Puma', ex-S73 'Hermelin', ex-S75 'Zobel', ex-S76 'Frettchen', ex-S78 'Ozelot', ex-S79 'Wiesel' , and ex-S80 'Hyäne'. They each weigh approximately 330 metric tonnes, and are 58 metres long. The 'Happy Sky' stowed two of the boats in her hold, while the remaining five were secured on deck. In order to accommodate three boats side by side, the 'Happy Sky'’s weather deck was extended by using the vessels’ tweendeck hatch covers. A wide range of equipment was mobilised for the laoding operation; A-frames were used, as well as cut-to-shape dunnage, lifting beams, chains featuring BigLift’s new speed lashing system, and heavy load platforms (HLPs). Since technical information of the boats was limited and outdated, and each boat turned out to have a slightly different centre of gravity because of their age and maintenance history. the rigging was selected with sufficient contingency, resulting in a heavier than usual setup to make sure lifting remained safe. On Sep 1, all boats were delivered at their final berth. The 'Happy Sky' had already sailed on Aug 28, en route to Piraeus. Report with phtos: https://www.bigliftshipping.com/en/latest/happy-sky-ships-historic-german-schnellboote-to-final-berth?fbclid=IwY2xjawMkzLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHice8BJv4TwYU3GlvuSbOW3tkXp89j6s2wgZ5rPiXEk4HkBUebocwNvvPspi_aem_fAjbfgnWj37mBBwomuvUHg

On Sep 1, the 'Happy Sky' has successfully completed the unlaoding of seven German Navy missile speedboats of the Type 143A Gepard class from Kiel, to Aliaga, The boats have now reached their final destination where they will be dismantled.The seven boats, part of a series of ten, are all identical and were commissioned between 1983 and 1984. In 2015 and 2016 they were decommissioned and one of their sister ships, the ex-S74 'Cheetah', was preserved in 2016 and has been on display at the naval museum in Wilhelmshaven. The seven vessels now transported were the ex-S72 'Puma', ex-S73 'Hermelin', ex-S75 'Zobel', ex-S76 'Frettchen', ex-S78 'Ozelot', ex-S79 'Wiesel' , and ex-S80 'Hyäne'. They each weigh approximately 330 metric tonnes, and are 58 metres long. The 'Happy Sky' stowed two of the boats in her hold, while the remaining five were secured on deck. In order to accommodate three boats side by side, the 'Happy Sky'’s weather deck was extended by using the vessels’ tweendeck hatch covers. A wide range of equipment was mobilised for the laoding operation; A-frames were used, as well as cut-to-shape dunnage, lifting beams, chains featuring BigLift’s new speed lashing system, and heavy load platforms (HLPs). Since technical information of the boats was limited and outdated, and each boat turned out to have a slightly different centre of gravity because of their age and maintenance history. the rigging was selected with sufficient contingency, resulting in a heavier than usual setup to make sure lifting remained safe. On Sep 1, all boats were delivered at their final berth. The 'Happy Sky' had already sailed on Aug 28, en route to Piraeus. Report with phtos: https://www.bigliftshipping.com/en/latest/happy-sky-ships-historic-german-schnellboote-to-final-berth?fbclid=IwY2xjawMkzLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHice8BJv4TwYU3GlvuSbOW3tkXp89j6s2wgZ5rPiXEk4HkBUebocwNvvPspi_aem_fAjbfgnWj37mBBwomuvUHg

From July 28 to Aug 14, 2025, the 'Happy Sky' was berthed in the Naval Depot in Kiel in order to take on board seven former German fast patrol boats, which will be transported to Aliaga for recycling. first boat to be loaded was the 'Ozelot' on July 30, followed by the 'Frettchen', 'Hermelin', 'Hyäne', Puma', 'Wiesel' and 'Zobel'. The boats were decommissioned in 2016 with the 7. Speed Boat Squadron in Rostock. A first attempt toto load the boats had failed in November 2024 because too much marine growth had accumulated on the hull due to the long lay-up, so that the straps could not be safely attached. Divers have meanwhile removed the obsttructions, and loading operations were underway as of Aug 4. Report with photo: https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/sieben-schnellboote-der-marine-werden-in-kiel-verladen-ziel-tuerkei-XZ56XB3A6VB63G3YM4CO34OAFE.html

A passenger of the 'Lite Ferry 10' jumped overboard on Sep 1, 2025, shortly after 5 p.m. in the waters off Cabilao Island in Loon, Bohol. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Substation in Loon received a distress call via VHF radio from the ferry, reporting a man-overboard incident. A quick response team was immediately deployed, and by 5:16 p.m., PCG personnel had arrived in Barangay Mocpoc, Loon, where they launched an SAR operation. Coast Guard personnel rescued the victim, a 23 year old resident of Loon, at 5:45 p.m. An initial investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. He initially resisted rescue attempts and even refused to take the life rings thrown at him. Despite his resistance, rescuers managed to safely pull him from the water. Following the rescue, he was brought to Barangay Mocpoc and turned over to the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office for medical evaluation by the Rural Health Unit of Loon. By 6:54 p.m., Coast Guard personnel returned to their station.

A tug from Malta, which will tow the 'Moby Drea', has arrived in Split. The ferry was anchored in front of the Brodosplit shipyard with 250 tons of asbestos panels. It has to leave the port until Sep 2. What would happen to it next was unknown. The Italian owner did not reveal whether it will go to a shipyard for further repairs. The shipyard was not too happy with the development of the whole situation; as it was a large project they were counting on to finally get back on their feet financially, which has now failed. Brodosplit's debt to the Ministry of the Sea for unpaid concession fees amounted to two million euros. They owe the City of Split 1.8 million euros for utility and water fees. The ship was towed to the port of Brodosplit on July 31 for the removal of partition walls filled with asbestos panels, which are located in the passenger cabins. This alarmed citizens were also supported by Mayor Tomislav Šuta, and held several protests demanding that the ship leave the shipyard as soon as possible. On Aug 11, the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure issued a decision on the ship's departure from the shipyard and Croatian territorial waters within seven days. It then partially accepted the request of the ship's owner, Med Fuel S.r.l., and extended the deadline for removing the ship by an additional 15 days, due to the complex logistical and technical preparations. The Ministry banned any work to remove asbestos panels from the ship and ordered the Split Port Authority to monitor the implementation of the decision. The ship's owner immediately suspended all work, including the removal of asbestos-containing partitions, emphasizing that they were trying to comply with the law and safety standards.

On the evening Sep 1, 2025, the 'Disney Adventure' has left the outfitting pier in Wismar, headed toward the Baltic Sea to begin trials. The moved away from the quay at around 6:30 p.m. with tug and pilot assistance after authorities had closed the port to other traffic. The transit through the fairway took several hours. The ship’s first stop was Mukran on Rügen Island to load supplies before continuing with trials and then proceeding to Bremerhaven for final outfitting works. The 'Disney Adventure' is the largest cruise ship ever built in Germany and was repurposed from a hull originally started for Genting’s Dream Cruises; Disney acquired the unfinished project in 2022 and engaged the Meyer Group to complete it in Wismar, After trials and finishing work, Disney plans to homeport the ship in Singapore under a five-year agreement starting in 2025, with a maiden voyage slated for December 15; at full occupancy it is expected to carry around 6,000–6,700 guests with more than 2,000 crew, which would make it the largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Reports with photos and video: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/westmecklenburg/abschied-aus-wismar-disney-adventure-ist-unterwegs,mvregioschwerin-1062.html https://www.rostock-heute.de/disney-adventure-auslaufen-wismar/123529