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The crew members of the 'Santa Cruz' have been without pay for four months, without regular food and water supplies. On the night of July 12, the Coastguard in Genova intervened again because of the garbage that has not been removed for 25 days because the ship's owner refuses to pay the costs. They also received medical assistance two days ago from the Stella Maris organization. The psychological state was not stable, Despite expectations that they would finally receive their wages, the sailors from the "Santa Cruz" have still not been paid. The situation on the ship has further deteriorated, and the crew could not declare an abandonment ship unless there is progress by july 14. It was possible that the captain would then declare an abandoned ship and ask the Port Authority to disembark based on the only possible provision in the law, which is that the ship is unsafe. Despite this, the Port Authority cannot forcibly disembark the crew until they have been paid. Declaring an abandoned ship is an immediate trigger for the P&I club to react to pay them as soon as possible, and at the same time they take over the living expenses, i.e. staying on the ship until the earnings have been paid. The owner reported half the salary amounts to the P&I club because he did not include another contract that, according to the crew, was not reported to the Italian authorities. The ITF coordinator for Genoa, Francesco Difore, confirmed that the funds for the payment existed and that the deadline for a solution was on July 14, when a representative of the charter company should arrive. There were still nine crew members on board, five from Montenegro, and one each from Croatia, Serbia, Romania and Georgia. Report with photo: https://en.vijesti.me/news-b/economy-d/766462/Santa-Cruz-ship-crew-still-without-pay--Antunovic-warns-that-the-situation-is-critical

On the night of July 11, numerous migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. First, the Action Air Environnement anti-illegal immigration aircraft reported a migrant boat in the Camiers/Sainte-Cécile area. The CROSS deployed the 'Minck' to locate the boat. Once on site, the Minck launched its operational drom boat (EDO) to make contact and monitor the boat. On the morning of July 12, in response to a request for assistance from migrants, the 'Minck' recovered three people and continued to monitor the boat, which continued its journey towards British waters, with the remaining occupants having refused assistance. The three rescued migrants were disembarked in Boulogne-sur-Mer on the early afternoon, where they were taken in by rescue services on land. At the same time, another migrant boat was reported departing in the Dunkirkarea. The CROSS Gris-Nez then deployed the PSP ' Cormoran'. It turned out that the boat was a taxi boat, which was taking on board migrants waiting on the beach at Malo-les-Bains (59). The 'Cormoran' launched its two EDOs to monitor the embarkation and ensure that no one remained in the water before the migrant boat headed out to sea. The patrol boat continued its surveillance of migrants who had entered the waters of the traffic separation scheme. At midday, the 'Cormoran' rescued a dozen migrants requesting assistance, and 31 more people requesting rescue were picked up by the 'Cormoran' at the end of the day. The remaining migrants, refusing all assistance, continued on their way. The 43 migrants rescued by the PSP 'Cormoran' were disembarked in Calais on the vening. In total, 46 people were rescued and taken into care by state resources.

On the nigh of July 9 , numerous migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. First, in the middle of the night, the departure of a boat was reported to CROSS in the Dunkirk area, The 'Ridens' was deployed to monitor the boat. In response to a request for assistance from people on board the boat, the ÄRidens' recovered five people and continued to monitor the boat, which continued its voyage towards British waters, with the remaining occupants having refused all assistance. Subsequently, the 'Ridens' rescued another three migrants requesting assistance. The eight migrants were then disembarked in Calais in the mid-afternoon of July 10, where they were cared for by land-based rescue services. The 'ÄAbeille Normandie' was then deployed by the CROSS Gris-Nez to locate and monitor a boat reported in the Calais area. Once on site, the RIAS tug the poor condition of the boat, which was beginning to break up, and launched its two RIBs to assist the boat's occupants. The 'Abeille Normandie' rescued all 75 people and disembarkied them at the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer. where they were taken into care by land authorities. In total, as of July 10, 2025, 83 people were rescued and taken into care by government resources.

On July 13, at 10.30 a.m. the 'Hinnøy ', serving on the route between Lødingen and Bognes, suffered technical problems: and head to be removed from service. The ship was sidelined in Lødingen for repairs and remained stationary as of July 14. The operator Torghatten was working to find a solution, while all departures on the A route had to be cancelled until further notice. This also causeds delays for the bus from Bodø to Sortland/Narvik Just before 1:00 ü-m-, Reise Nordland announced that this meant that approximately one hour of delay had tp be expected on bus route line 100, from Lødingen to Sortland.

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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

The rest of the Filipino crew members of the 'Magic Seas' returned to the Philippines on the evening of July 12. The final batch of 11 repatriates landed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, completing the homecoming of all 17 Filipino sailors who were aboard the ship. After the attack five days ago, the crew managed to abandon the vessel before being rescued by the passing container m/v 'Safeen Prism'. They received comprehensive assistance from the government, includubg PHP75,000 in financial aid from the DMW’s AKSYON Fund and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration’s (OWWA) Emergency Repatriation Fund. They were provided with health checks and training vouchers from Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) upon arrival. They will also receive immediate reintegration services, medical check-ups and psychosocial counseling. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was also expected to extend an additional P10,000 in cash support. So far, eight Filipino seafarers from the 'Eternity C' have been rescued. However, their return to the Philippines was still being arranged. They needed to be transported to a secure port. The Philippine government continued to monitor the situation and remains in close coordination with international partners to ensure the safety and swift return of affected Filipino nationals. Satellite photos meanwhile showed long, trailing oil slicks from where the 'Magic Seas' and the 'Eternity C' sank, Report with photo: https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/13/mv-magic-seas-crew-back-in-ph-after-houthi-attack-on-ship-1416

On the night of July 11, numerous migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. First, the Action Air Environnement anti-illegal immigration aircraft reported a migrant boat in the Camiers/Sainte-Cécile area. The CROSS deployed the 'Minck' to locate the boat. Once on site, the Minck launched its operational drom boat (EDO) to make contact and monitor the boat. On the morning of July 12, in response to a request for assistance from migrants, the 'Minck' recovered three people and continued to monitor the boat, which continued its journey towards British waters, with the remaining occupants having refused assistance. The three rescued migrants were disembarked in Boulogne-sur-Mer on the early afternoon, where they were taken in by rescue services on land. At the same time, another migrant boat was reported departing in the Dunkirkarea. The CROSS Gris-Nez then deployed the PSP ' Cormoran'. It turned out that the boat was a taxi boat, which was taking on board migrants waiting on the beach at Malo-les-Bains (59). The 'Cormoran' launched its two EDOs to monitor the embarkation and ensure that no one remained in the water before the migrant boat headed out to sea. The patrol boat continued its surveillance of migrants who had entered the waters of the traffic separation scheme. At midday, the 'Cormoran' rescued a dozen migrants requesting assistance, and 31 more people requesting rescue were picked up by the 'Cormoran' at the end of the day. The remaining migrants, refusing all assistance, continued on their way. The 43 migrants rescued by the PSP 'Cormoran' were disembarked in Calais on the vening. In total, 46 people were rescued and taken into care by state resources.

On July 12 at noon , the Paros Port Authority was informed that during the departure of the 'Champion Jet 2' from the port of Parikia, Paros, a 24-year-old man jumped from the ramo at the moment when it had risen to a small height from the pier. He removed from the scene with the assistance of a Port Authority officer, stated that he was not a passenger on the ship. No injuries were reported from the incident. The Paros Port Authority initiated the administrative sanctions procedure.

The Dutch Safety Board has concluded its abbreviated nvestigation into the alision of the 'Glomar Venture' with an offshore wind turbine of Vattenfall, located 18 kilometers off the coast of Zandvoort, on April 21. The results will be published later this year in the Shipping Accident Report. There was no reason for a comprehensive investigation. A key reason for an abbreviated investigation was that, based on the preliminary investigation, no broad safety lessons to be learned from the incident were anticipated.. The 'Glomar Venture' had suffered significant damage to its bow and has since been repaired at the Damen Shipyard.

The "Volcán de Teno," suffered a breakdown on July 12, 2025, and has remained sidelined in San Sebastian de la Gomera since, with a domino effect of up to eight hours on the El Hierro, La Gomera, and La Palma routes. These delays were dealt with by the catamaran ferry "Volcán de Tirajana." The Armas Trasmediterránea Group sent a mobile message to its passengers informing them of the delay, although the estimated time did not match reality. In the case of El Hierro, where it was scheduled to depart at 5:30 p.m., it was reported that it would depart at 9:30 p.m. As the "Volcán de Tirajana" was in the port of San Sebastián de La Gomera at 8:00 p.m., there was no time for that to happen. In fact the "Volcán de Tirajana' arrived at the port of La Estaca on July 13 at 12:30 a.m., and set sail for Los Cristianos at 1:10 a.m., arriving 2,5 hours later.

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.

A 51 year old passenger of the 'GNV Cristal' was medevaced off the coast of Xàbia on July 13, 2025. He had suffered an epileptic seizure, while the ferry was sailing south through Mediterranean waters. A Helimer SAR helicopter took off after receiving the alert and landed on the ship at sea, where personnel quickly rescued the injured man. The evacuation was carried out under optimal conditions, and the victim was stabilized during the flight to the Hospital de la Fe in Valencia, where medical services were waiting to attend.

On the nigh of July 9 , numerous migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. First, in the middle of the night, the departure of a boat was reported to CROSS in the Dunkirk area, The 'Ridens' was deployed to monitor the boat. In response to a request for assistance from people on board the boat, the ÄRidens' recovered five people and continued to monitor the boat, which continued its voyage towards British waters, with the remaining occupants having refused all assistance. Subsequently, the 'Ridens' rescued another three migrants requesting assistance. The eight migrants were then disembarked in Calais in the mid-afternoon of July 10, where they were cared for by land-based rescue services. The 'ÄAbeille Normandie' was then deployed by the CROSS Gris-Nez to locate and monitor a boat reported in the Calais area. Once on site, the RIAS tug the poor condition of the boat, which was beginning to break up, and launched its two RIBs to assist the boat's occupants. The 'Abeille Normandie' rescued all 75 people and disembarkied them at the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer. where they were taken into care by land authorities. In total, as of July 10, 2025, 83 people were rescued and taken into care by government resources.

On July 12 a fisherman has found another female body about four kilometers off the beach of the Pengambengan village, in the waters off the Jembrana Regency, Bali, suspected of being a passenger of the KMP 'Tunu Pratama Jaya'. The body was taken to the station in Pabuahan hamlet, Banyubiru village, by the joint SAR team.and then taken to Blambangan Hospital in Banyuwangi Regency for identification, on order of the Jembrana Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD). The body had black pants, a black T-shirt on her left leg, and a gold bracelet on her left hand. The Indonesian rescuers on July 14 scaled down a search, which had involved around 500 people, including rescuers, police, and military personnel, for 17 people still missing. A provincial-level team will continue to search for the missing people for the next seven days. The East Java search agency will search with around 100 personnel to be involvedActually 18 people were confirmed dead with 30 survivors. All passengers were Indonesian except for one Malaysian who was among the fatalities. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said that plans were underway to salvage the ferry, which was found roughly 3.9km from its last known position. The ferry’s location was officially confirmed on July 12, when divers using modified equipment captured clear images of the overturned wreck on their third attempt, showing the ship’s name, hull and ramp. The search had started on July 9, involving the Navy and the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas). The hydro-oceanographic survey vessel KRI 'Spica-934' detected an underwater object at a depth of 50 metres. Follow-up scans confirmed the object matched the ferry’s dimensions, but an attempt on July 11 to inspect it with a ROV was hindered by strong currents.

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On July 10, 2025, officers from the Rostock Water Police Inspectorate (WSPI) conducted an inspection of the 'Hadeland', which has been berthed in Rostock's fishing port since July 6. It was discovered that a disinfectant was being used during the operation of the wastewater treatment plant that did not comply with the requirements of the international MARPOL regulations.. While the ship was docked in Rostock, approximately 3 m³ of ship wastewater entered the port waters via this treatment plant. Criminal proceedings for water pollution have been initiated against the responsible Chief Engineer. The Rostock District Court set a security deposit of €3,000. The ship remained stationary in port as of July 14.

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