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On May 27, 2025, a medical evacuation was requested for a crew member of the 'Miguel Oliver'. The emergency alert was issued late this morning after the man suffered kidney colic. The fisheries and oceanographic research vessel was sailing13 nautical miles off Cabo Roig at that time. The CCS Valencia of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SRA boat 'Salvamar Leo' from the station in Alicante to assist, which disembarked the patient from board and transported him to Torrevieja, where an ambulance was waiting for the further transport to a hospital. Report with photo: https://www.informacion.es/sucesos/sucesos-en-alicante/2025/05/27/salvamento-maritimo-evacua-tripulante-enfermo-117882414.html

The Swedish police expanded the investigation into the crew on board the 'Ali Aykin', which ran aground south of the Øresund Bridget. One crew member has already been remanded in custody, charged with drunken sailing and gross negligence. Now another crew member was being suspected too. A diving survey has shown that the ship is hard aground in pos. 55° 32.16' N 012° 45.73' E, Besides the leak in a ballast tank, the authorities feared that there may be further damage to the hull. Several environmental vessels have now gathered nearby to be able to intervene if a leakage occurs from the ship. The Coast Guard has environmental rescue resources on site with the 'KBV 001' (IMO: 9380441) from Gothenburg and the 'KBV 034' (IMO: 9536650) from Malmö. Additional environmental rescue vessels from Germany are currently in Malmö, in connection with a joint environmental rescue exercise. There are 69 tons of diesel oil in the ship's tanks. The Swedish authorities are waiting for the ship's owner and insurance company to draw up a salvage plan.

Beached at Aliaga 27.05.25

Early on May 26, 2025, the 'Shejyoti' was boarded by a group of 14 robbers, armed with local weapons, who attacked the vessel from a fishing trawler at Mongla Port in Bagerhat,They tied up the seven crew members, including the chief officer, and looted the ship for about two hours. The robbers stole crane grabs, wire ropes, engine bearings, fuel oil, supplies, and seven mobile phones. Three crew members were injured during the assault and received first aid through the shipping agent. It was the third such attack on the vessel, being the most significant, with stolen goods worth approximately Tk 50 lakh, The ship has been stranded at the port since June 22, 2024, due to a mechanical fault after unloading a cargo of stones from India. A written complaint has been filed with the Mongla Port Authority, Coast Guard, and other law enforcement agencies. An operation, supported by intelligence activities, was launched to recover the stolen goods and apprehend the robbers. The Mongla Port Authority was aware of the incident, and an investigation was in progress.

After the 'Cong Thanh 07' sank in Ha Tinh waters, the Ha Tinh Port Authority requested the ship's owner to develop a salvage plan, ensure safety in the area, and recover all the oil on board on the morning of May 27. The ship's owner was asked to mark the location where the ship sank and place warning buoys in the area. At the same time, a maritime alert was issued to warn passing vessels. On the afternoon of May 26, the rescue vessel 'SAR 631' transported the 11 crew members from the provinces of Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, and Binh Phuoc to Vung Ang. The vessel's tank contained approximately 30 tons of DO oil and an additional 100–200 liters of lubricating oil, as well as a cargo of more than 4,932 tons of coal. The sunken vessel was located in the sea of ​​Ky Loi Commune (Ky Anh City, Ha Tinh Province), at a depth of approximately 25–30 meters, about 6–7 nautical miles from Vung Ang-Son Duong Port in Ky Anh City in the waters of Ky Loi commune. Report with photos: https://www.vietnam.vn/de/vu-chim-tau-hang-tren-bien-ha-tinh-yeu-cau-lap-phuong-an-truc-vot-va-thu-gom-dau-tren-tau

On May 24t, 2025, at 3.15 a.m. LT, an explosion and flashback occurred in the engine room of the 'Olivia', which was docked at Berth 11 of the South Port in Bluff. Three crew members were injured. They had been working on a boiler in the engine room at that time. They were provided with medical attention immediately. A small fire was extinguished by the crew before the arrival of the Fire and Emergency NZ with two crews from Bluff and Invercargill. Also the St. John Ambulance responded with one rapid response unit and two ambulances. Its team assessed and treated the three crew members, one of whom was was a moderate condition and the other two in a serious condition They were taken to the Southland hospital. The vessel had arrived in the port on April 22 en route from Bintulu, and was loading a cargo of logs with an ETD as of May 29. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) launched an investigation into the incident. and started collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the cause and circumstances of the explosion. Report with photo: https://maritime-executive.com/article/three-injured-in-boiler-explosion-on-bulker-in-new-zealand

The 'Solyola' ran aground on the night of May 26, 2025, in the entrance of ​​the Port of Gijón, and requested assistance. The CCS Gijón of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Rígel' and the launch 'Lastres of the Cruz Roja Astur as well as a jet ski and an inflatable boat from the fire department. The jet ski transported the crew to the shore, and once the tide allowed, the 'Solyola' was refloated and towed to the marina by the 'Salvamar Rígel'.

On May 27, 2025, the 'Miguel Bertran', with three crew members on board, suffered an engine failure six nautical miles northeast of Palamós, and requested assistance due to the breakdown. The CCS Barcelona of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Sirius', which took the ship in tow and safely pulled it to the port of Palamós.

On May 22, 2025, the 'Maymona' was detained in Mersin with 20 deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Inoperative 2) Safety of navigation - Voyage data recorder Inoperative 3) Emergency systems - Emergency fire pump and its pipes Not properly maintained The vessel was released again on May 26 and left the port en route to Venice. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

More than one month after three crew members from the 'Seven Pearls' had been injured during the strikes on Houthi positions in the port of Ras Isa on April 17/18, 2025, the remainder of the Russian crew of the tanker has been evacuated. The ship was caught at anchor near the port when the U.S. started strikes on the port complex. The three crew members had been taken a hospital in Sanaa. One needed a complex eye surgery. After the U.S. air strikes said the Houthis had not permitted vessels to leave the port. The shipping company was making arrangements in the days after the air strikes to evacuate the three injured. At that time, the other 19 crewmembers were staying aboard the ship and reported they had sufficient supplies. On May 25, they flew from Sanaa to Amman and then returned to Russia. The product tanker remains in Ras Isa. It had regularly traded between the UAE, Djibouti, and Houthi areas of Yemen beforethe strike. It had suffered minor damage during the U.S. bombing.

The 'Lady T', which had been seized by French authorities for fishing for whelks without a licence, has been released, The skipper of the Lady T, who appeared in a court in Boulogne-sur-Mer on the afternoon of May 26, has been ordered to pay a substantial fine. The exact amount has not been disclosed. The skipper was very co-operative when being questioned by French authorities. The 'Lady T' left the port of Boulogne sure Mer at 4 p.m. UK time.

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The 'Loch Tarbert', serving on the route Tarbert-Portavadie, suffered a technical issue with the ramp on the morning of May 26, 2025. Initially, the departures from Tarbert at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and from Portavadie at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. were cancelled. Engineers and contractors went on board for investigations and repairs. Later all remaining sailings of the day were called off. While the issue affecting the ramp remained ongoing, the vessel operated a normal service with the 08:00 a.m. sailing from Tarbert on May 27. The turnaround times may be increased while fault finding and repairs continued on the vessel.

Beached at Chittagong 27.05.25

On May 23, 2025, the 'Lila Canada,' en route from Piraeus to Sulina, suffered an engine failure off Sarayburnu. The ship got assistance by the tugs 'Kurtarma 11' (IMO: 9854399) and 'Mehmetçik' (IMO: 9816268), which were deployed from Istanbul, and was taken in tow to Ahırkapı under the coordination of the IGTHM and accompanied by a pilot. The ship dropped anchor in pos. 40° 59' N 028° 57' E, where it remained stationary as of May 28. Report with photo: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1925890158932394274

The 'Cenk T' crossed from Valencia to Marseille on May 13, 2025, and continued on May 15 to Alexandria, from where it sailed on May 23, 2025, and arrived off Aliaga on May 27, where it dropped anchor in pos. 38° 52' N026° 59' E.

The offshore tug ' Cala Azzurra' (IMO: 9249829) has taken in tow the damaged 'Conscience'. The convoy was enroute to Aliaga, where it finally dropped anchor on May 27.

After the 'MSC Olga 3' sank off the Kerala coast, releasing over 100 containers, some filled with hazardous substances, and causing a significant oil spill, the Kerala authorities have issued a high alert on May 26 and were taking action to contain the spill. Current estimates suggested the fuel was drifting at approximately 3 km per hour. The Indian Coast Guard has confirmed a significant oil leak”and has deployed the ICG 'Saksham', ICG 'Samarth' and ICG 'SHakham' as well as a Dornier aircraft equipped with oil dispersants to manage the spill. The anti pollution vessel 'Samudra Prahari' has been mobilized from Mumbai to assist. The Indian Coast Guard, noting the potential hazards, advised mariners to remain vigilant, while the Chief Minister of Kerala convened a meeting to evaluate the crisis. Efforts to contain the oil spill involved deploying Coast Guard vessels and aircraft, with additional support en route from Mumbai. Public advisories urged caution, particularly around beached debris, emphasizing safety amid the ecological threat to Kerala's sensitive coastline. Coastal districts have been warned of possible environmental consequences. Fishermen are advised to stay ashore, while the public was cautioned against touching or approaching any drifting containers or oil slicks that may appear on the beaches. The ship was carrying 12 containers with around 250 tons of calcium carbide. As of May 26, a total of 29 containers have washed up along the Kerala coast. Of these, 27 containers have been found along the Kollam coast, while two have been located near Alappuzha. Most of the containers were empty, but some were marked yellow with visible plastic contents inside. Police have been deployed across the affected coastal areas to secure the sites and prevent public interference. The affected areas have been cordoned off by local officials, and the public is not allowed within 200 metres of the site to ensure safety. On the morning of May 27, containers were found along the coasts of Varkala, Anchuthengu, Ayroor, and Edaava in the Thiruvananthapuram district. One container found floating near Thankassery in Kollam was towed to port by a fishing boat. Parcels from the containers were also floating ashore in Anchuthengu, Mampally, and Muthalapozh. Containers that washed ashore were in a damaged condition, with sacks scattered across the coastline. Efforts to remove the containers that washed up in Kollam and Alappuzha. Due to the inaccessibility of the area to land vehicles, including cranes, the containers will likely be transported to Kollam by sea. Meanwhile 34 containers had been reported stranded along the coast. Report with photo: https://indiashippingnews.com/29-containers-from-msc-elsa-3-the-sunken-ship-wash-ashore-kerala-coast-locals-told-to-stay-away/

The 'Ali Aykin', which remained aground in the Öresund off Klagshamn, was breached and has suffered water ingress, diving surveys carried out on the morning of May 26, have shown. One of the ballast tanks was filled with water. The Coast Guard has taken restrictive measures to prevent oil spills. The ship was resting on a mixture of sand and stones with large parts of the hull firmly on the ground. The ship's owner will have to present a salvage plan that describes how the salvage will be carried out. Once the plan has been approved by the Swedish Transport Agency together with the Coast Guard, the salvage work can begin. There is currently no forecast for when this may happen. The crew member suspected of gross negligence in maritime traffic remained in custody, awaiting a hearing. The 'Ali Aykin' has previously been noted due to deficiencies in port state inspections. Photos: https://www.pppress.se/nyhet/det-grundstotta-fartyget-utanfor-klagshamn/

Six migrants aboard two toy boats got in distress on May 26, about 25 nautical miles southwest of Cape Trafalgar, and alerted Salvamento Marítimo by telephone. The CCS Tarifa mobilized the 'Salvamar Enif' and issued navigational warnings. The boats were located by a merchant ship and an SAR aircraft . The 'Salvamar Enif' proceeded to the position and rescued the North African migrants in good condition. They were transported to Cádiz.