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A pirate incident has been reported in the Gulf of Guinea, involving the ' Endo Ponente',, en route from Kalamo, which was sailing off the coast of Togo. The vessel was attacked about 56 nautical miles south of Lomé on Aug 28, 2025. The tanker had departed its anchorage near Lomé on the morning and proceeded south at a steady speed before making a sharp turn in the evening and slowing almost to a stop. Its last AIS transmission was received shortly afterwards. The NIMASA C4i Centre in Lagos received an alert of the attempted attack at about 8:53 p.m. from the Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade (MDAT) Gulf of Guinea Watchkeepers, reporting that there were suspected pirates attempting to board the vessel near pos. 05°10' N, 001°23' E, close to Lome Port. The crew of the chemical tanker managed to take shelter in the citadel. Subsequent intelligence tracking placed the ship at 04°19'16" N, 01°35'59" E, within Ghana’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The Special Mission Vessel 'DB Lagos', operated by the Nigerian Navy under the Deep Blue Project, was deployed to intercept and secure the distressed tanker 60 nautical miles from the coast. When the pirates spotted the warship, they fled. The Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) team of the Togo Navy searched the tanker without finding any pirates left behind, and then freed the crew from the citadel. It was not clear whether the pirates managed to board the tanker or whether they were just in the process of doing so. The Togo Navy promptly reported the situation to the Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre , MMCC, Zone E, Under the Yaoundé Architecture for maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, which covers Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Niger Republic. The MMCC Zone F, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, provided constant monitoring and information-sharing with all relevant stakeholders throughout the incident.

The 'Lila Mumbai' was moored at the main anchorage of the Port of Algeciras in pos. 36° 09' N 005° 25' W on the afternoon of Aug 31, 2025, awaiting the Spanish authorities' determination of its immediate future. The ship was transferred from Ceuta under escort by two vessels from the Civil Guard's Maritime Service. It has been detained on Augt 27 by a resolution issued by the Maritime Authority, amid indications that it was transporting material with potential military use and was destined for Benghazi. The detention order was issued by the General Directorate of Foreign Policy and Security of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following receipt of information alerting it to a possible violation of the arms embargo imposed by the United Nations Security Council. The inspections carried out in Ceuta included the participation of the Civil Guard, the Customs Surveillance Service, and the Special Group on Underwater Activities (GEAS), in a joint operation that included both surface and underwater surveillance. The 'Lila Mumbai' had set sail from the port of Fujairah and was detected while sailing in waters near the northern bay of Ceuta. The detention followed a preliminary analysis of the vessel's documentation and cargo, which included several vessels likely for military use. The decision to allow its transit to the port of Algeciras was based on logistical reasons. The Ceuta facilities were lacking sufficient resources for a possible unloading or to carry out in-depth technical inspections of the cargo. Algeciras does have the operational capacity necessary to carry out a full intervention, including the possible seizure of the material. For the time being, the vessel remained anchored and under the control of port and security authorities in Algeciras, while the legality of the cargo being transported was assessed. The final decision was depending on the results of technical inspections and an analysis of the shipment's documentation, which could lead to a seizure order if suspicions of violation of the international embargo are confirmed.

As part of a fleet renewal program, the company Rimorchiatori Sardi, which recently became part of the Medtug Group (MSC – Boluda), is preparing to decommission the 'Vincenzo Onorato', named after the owner of the Moby Group, which until a few months ago controlled the company that held the concession for ferry towing services in Sardinian ports. The 'Vincenzo Onorat' currently operating in the port of Porto Torres. The tug has been put up for sale. Its name has already been changed to 'Tiger Tug', and its flag (St. Kitts & Nevis) has already been changed.

On the morning of Aug 29, 2025, the 'Septimo', with five crew members on board and fully loaded with 3,200 tons of rapeseed, and the barge combination 'Orfeo' (MMSI: 244150430), enroute from Schwelgern to Rotterdam, were in collision on the Waal near Winssen close to the the Tacitus Bridge. The 'Septimo' was pushed aground. The barge 'VHG 99' remained stuck on one of the vessel's bollards in pos. 51° 53' N 005° 44' E. Another barge had to be retrieved, as it had been detached and anchored between two groins, slightly closer to the Tacticus Bridge of the A50. The Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management partially closed the river at 4:30 a.m. The 'Septimo' was sailing upstream from Rotterdam, when struck by the 'Orfeo', en route from Schwelgern, sailing towards Rotterdam, The bollard was to be welded off, which was expected to take several hours. Shipping was allowed to pass under the escort of the Rijkswaterstaat patrol boat 'P 137' (MMSI: 244059814) on the north bank, one by one, thereby minimizing wave action. At midday, the ships were separated, and 85 waiting vessels were able to continue the voyage after 11 hours. The 'Septimo', which was significantly damaged at the bow, returned to Werkendam, where the cargo was transferred to another vessel, before being repaired at a shipyard. The 'Orfeo' berthed in Rotterdam on Aug 29. Report with photos: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/08/29/stremming-waal-na-aanvaring-vrachtschip-en-koppelverband/

The 'Loch Linnhe', serving on the route Largs-Cumbrae, needed extensive repair works. it was required for the vessel to complete substantial sea trials before returning to service. The vessel arrived in Largs on the afternoon of Aug 31.

On the morning of Aug 31, the Chios Port Authority was informed by the JRCC of the Hellenic Coastal Maritime Police Headquarters that a 32-year-old Turkish national fell into the sea from the 'Ariadne' east of Chios. The ferry had sailed from the port of Chios bound for the port of Mytilene. Immediately, under the coordination of the JRCC, an SAR operation was launched by three patrol boats of the Maritime Police (HCMP), two NATO ships, a Maritime Police Helicopter and an Air Force helicopter. The search ended with negative results. A preliminary investigation was launched the Central Port Authority of Mytilene.

The Singapore flagged tanker 'Marine Dynamo' (IMO: 9956719) was in collision with the 'Flag Gangos', en route from Yingkou to Hambantota, about eight kilometres south of Tanah Merah on Sep 1, 2025, at 9.25 a.m. Both vessels were stable, and all crew members were safe and accounted for. One crew member from the 'Marine Dynamo' had suffered minor bruises and sprains and was being treated onboard. Light oil sheens were sighted in the vicinity of the 'Marine Dynamo' after marine gas oil (MGO) from the service tank above the waterline had spilt. It was expected to evaporate and break down readily in the environment. Patrol craft and spill-response craft have been deployed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to investigate the matter and to assist in the situation, including dispersing the oil sheens. Drones have also been deployed to monitor the situation. Passing vessels have been alerted by navigational broadcast, while terhe waere is no impact to navigational safety. The MPA started investigating the collision. The 'Marine Dynamo' anchored in pos. 01° 11' N 103° 46' E, the 'Flag Gangos' in pos. 01° 17' N 104° 02' E.

The NS Pride' suffered minor damage when hitting an unknown explosive device near the port of Chornomorsk on Aug 31, 2025. There was no cargo on board at the time of the explosion. The crew of the vessel remained unharmed, and the ship continued on its way to the port of Sulina. Multiple explosions were reported as a result of the collision, which were likely caused by an unexploded unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) downed by Ukrainian electronic warfare during the preceding attack on the port. Multiple downed UAVs were floating on the surface on the water outside the port. which may have dropped naval mines into the area of interest during the preceding attack. Chornomorsk had been subjected to a significant attack by Russian drones overnight, and a part of the region was left without electricity due to strikes on energy facilities.

On Aug 28, 2025, at 5.40 a.m. the lifeboat 'Phillipe Kieffer - SNS 17-11' of the SNSM Ouistreham was mobilized by the CROS Jobourg to assist the 'New Look-CN 689808', which was fishing in the Courseulles area. The trawler had suffered a hydraulic failure and was unable to release its fishing gear. A solution was sought to deliver the necessary oil canisters and allow the operator to intervene on his hydraulic circuit. One hour later, the lifeboat departed and picked up the oil canisters from a wind farm's maintenance base. Once on scene, the canisters wer etransferred onto the trawler, so the crew could fix the breakdown. To secure the lifting of his fishing gear and prevent it from hitting the propeller and/or control panel,a towing connection was established to the trawlerkeep it in position. After some maneuvering, the trawler could finally sail to its home port with its own power.

The AIDAblu' left the port of Trieste on Aug 31 with a delay of several hours and an increased speed. The ship had waited for passengers at the embarkation and disembarkation port of Kerkyra until late into the night because a thunderstorm in the region caused diversions and delays in air traffic on the evening of Aug 30. The ship finally sailed at around 2:30 a.m.,four and a half hours later than 10:00 p.m., as scheduled The delay was expected to be made up by sailing at a higher speed. Among other flights, an AIDA charter flight with guests from Düsseldorf was diverted to Athens due to the thunderstorm and arrived in Corfu significantly late. The Condor flight DE3664 landed in Corfu after an unscheduled stopover only at around 11:30 p.m. Lt. Guests from this and presumably other flights were brought to the 'AIDAblu' as quickly as possible after landing. The thunderstorms on Corfu also had consequences for returning AIDA guests. There were long waits due to delays and flight diversions. The aforementioned Condor flight with returning AIDA guests, flight number DE3665, had to land in Cologne due to a night flight ban at Düsseldorf Airport. The 'AIDAblu' was sailing on the "Greece from Corfu" route from Aug 23 to 30, and will sail the "Adriatic from Corfu 2" route from Aug 30 to Sep 6.

On the morning of Aug 29, 2025, the inland vessel 'Septimo' (MMSI 244660432), en route from Rotterdam with five crew members on board and fully loaded with 3,200 tons of rapeseed, and the 'Orteo', en route from Schwelgern with pushed barges, were in collision on the Waal near Winssen close to the the Tacitus Bridge. The 'Septimo' was pushed aground. The barge 'VHG 99' remained stuck on one of the vessel's bollards in pos. 51° 53' N 005° 44' E. Another barge had to be retrieved, as it had been detached and anchored between two groins, slightly closer to the Tacticus Bridge of the A50. The Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management partially closed the river at 4:30 a.m. The 'Septimo' was sailing upstream from Rotterdam, when struck by the 'Orfeo', en route from Schwelgern, sailing towards Rotterdam, The bollard was to be welded off, which was expected to take several hours. Shipping was allowed to pass under the escort of the Rijkswaterstaat patrol boat 'P 137' (MMSI: 244059814) on the north bank, one by one, thereby minimizing wave action. At midday, the ships were separated, and 85 waiting vessels were able to continue the voyage after 11 hours. The 'Septimo', which was significantly damaged at the bow, returned to Werkendam, where the cargo was transferred to another vessel, before being repaired at a shipyard. The 'Orfeo' berthed in Rotterdam on Aug 29. Report with photos: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/08/29/stremming-waal-na-aanvaring-vrachtschip-en-koppelverband/

The 'Lord of the Isles', serving on the route Mallaig-Oban-Lochboisdale, was experiencing an ongoing technical issue with the belting as of Sep 1. As a consequence, the vessel has been required to operate to Oban. an amended timetable was being operated by CalMac. ·

Thr "Deala" departed from the Raška Bay on the Halkan floating dockon the evening of July 28, and on July 29 the territorial waters of the Republic of Croatia. This completed one of the most complex and sensitive procedures for removing wreckage from the territorial waters of the Republic of Croatia, without polluting the sea and marine environment and without costs to the state budget. The final activities to remove the ship began in mid-July. The Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure and the insurer jointly made every effort to ensure that the procedure was carried out safely and in accordance with the highest environmental protection standards. After the owner abandoned the ship shortly after it ran aground, the obligation of removal and disposal in accordance with the Maritime Code was assumed by the insurer, who, in a public procedure and with the support of the Ministry, selected a contractor from Turkey. The chosen method of removing the ship involved lifting it onto a floating dock with the help of buoyancy modules and finally towing it to the breakers in Aliaga, where it arrivedon Aug 22. This method was chosen as the most effective and reliable option in terms of safety of navigation and benefit for the environment and the community. Until the contractor was selected, the Ministry had implemented a series of measures to prevent environmental pollution - oily water was pumped out of the ship, and the ship was anchored with concrete blocks to prevent its uncontrolled movement due to its grounded position. In addition, floating oul booms were placed around the ship on several occasions in order to prevent the spread of possible residues of oily water. The final towing of the Deala completed all activities and its removal from the Adriatic Sea, with all costs borne by the insurer. Photo: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19an8qUj1u/

The 'Marine Dynamo' was in collision with the Malta-registered bulk carrier 'Flag Gangos' (IMO: 9643908), en route from Yingkou to Hambantota, about eight kilometres south of Tanah Merah on Sep 1, 2025, at 9.25 a.m. Both vessels were stable, and all crew members were safe and accounted for. One crew member from the 'Marine Dynamo' had suffered minor bruises and sprains and was being treated onboard. Light oil sheens were sighted in the vicinity of the 'Marine Dynamo' after marine gas oil (MGO) from the service tank above the waterline had spilt. It was expected to evaporate and break down readily in the environment. Patrol craft and spill-response craft have been deployed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to investigate the matter and to assist in the situation, including dispersing the oil sheens. Drones have also been deployed to monitor the situation. Passing vessels have been alerted by navigational broadcast, while terhe waere is no impact to navigational safety. The MPA started investigating the collision. The 'Marine Dynamo' anchored in pos. 01° 11' N 103° 46' E, the 'Flag Gangos' in pos. 01° 17' N 104° 02' E.

On Aug 31, 2025, at 6 a.m. a National Navy cabin boy fell over board from the 'Gloria' in the waters of the Magdalena River during preparation maneuvers prior to the arrival of the sail training ship in Barranquilla. The incident forced the cancellation of cultural events scheduled in the city due to the vessel's arrival. Search efforts immediately began for the young man, identified as the 19-year-old Julián Fernando Condia Bello, who is serving as a crew member on the ship. The young man is originally from Sogamoso, Boyacá, and joined the National Navy as part of his military service. According to the military institution, the family of the missing cabin boy was informed of the incident, and a multidisciplinary team was formed to provide support to the young man's relatives. The search efforts were being led by authorities, who sent a commission to the scene of the incident to conduct preliminary checks and begin the corresponding investigation. In addition, the governor of Atlántico, Eduardo Verano, participated in the search. Report with photo: https://www.vanguardia.com/entretenimiento/tendencias/2025/08/31/buque-gloria-buscan-a-joven-grumete-que-cayo-al-rio-magdalena-en-barranquilla/

The 'Ivar Aasen', serving between Mordalsvågen and Solholmen (Molde), had to cancel its sailings on Aug 30 at 5.45 p.m. due to a technical fault until further notice by the operator Fjord 1. The ship was sidelined at the quay on Solholmen. Later on the evening, Fjord 1 the reserve ferry “Eira” was inserted with the first departure at 8:35 p.m. from Mordalsvågen. There were large queues on both sides of the connection. it was unclear how long the "Ivar Aasen" would be out of service. It remained stationary in Molde as of Sep 1.

On Aug 30, 2025, the 'AF Francesca', serving on the route Durrës-Bari, broke lose from its mooring at the quay in Durrës in a severe storm. Thanks to the immediate intervention of the maritime authorities, such as the Port Authority, the Durrës Port Authority and the ASHD Tugboat, the ferry could be reconnected and continued its normal navigation towards Bari. Reports with photo and video: https://www.vizionplus.tv/moti-i-keq-shkeputen-litaret-e-anijes-durres-bari/ https://www.gazetaexpress.com/de/era-i-keput-litaret-anijes-ne-portin-e-durresit/

The 'Forrest Rednour (WPC-1129)' interdicted 13 migrants aboard a 25-foot cuddy cabin cruiser approximately 23 miles west of Point Loma, California, on Aug 28. At approximately 5:45 a.m., the boarding team of the Coast Guard cutter intercepted the vessel carrying ten adults and three minors, with all three minors being accompanied by their mother. One claimed Guatemalan nationality and the other 12 claimed Mexican nationality. The boat was confiscated, and all 13 refugees were detaubed and transferred to another DHS agency. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4290609/coast-guard-interdicts-13-aliens-23-miles-west-of-point-loma/

The 'Maribú' was towed to the port of Andratx by the SAR boat 'Guardamar Concepción Arenal' on the night of Aug 31, 2025. Its skipper, who was sailing alone on the yacht, was suffering from fatigue and disorientation, and for this reason needed to be assisted. Upon arriving at the port, the single hand sailor was attended to by an ambulance. The emergency was coordinated by the CCS Palma de Mallorca of Salvamento Marítimo. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1962407761238491209