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The "Vusal Maharramov" was detained in Ravenna on May 19, 2025:, as the reusult of a PSC with 26 deficiencies, eight of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc Not as required 2) Certificate & Doc - Shipboard working arrangements Not as required 3) Certificate & Doc - Unattended Machinery Spaces (UMS) evidence Missing 4) Fire safety - Fire pump and its pipes Missing 5) Labour conditions - Hospital accomodation (Sickbay) Not as required 6) Labour conditions - Provisions quantity Insufficient 7) Life saving Appliances - Inflatable liferafts Insufficient 8)) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on May 23 and left the port en route to Istanbul with an ETA as of May 29. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

An explosion occurred the morning of May 24, 2025, on the 'Hunt's Point' in West Harlem in New York City, killing a 59-year-old man and injuring two others. The incident occurred at around 10:30 a.m. in front of the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant, located on West 138th Street on the Hudson River near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant.The vessel, which was docked at the pier at the time of the incident, was used to transport raw wastewater to various treatment plants. The deceased was thrown into the water by the explosion and was trapped between the vessel's hull and the pier structure. It was unclear whether the victim was a DEP employee or an outside contractor. The other two victims were on deck or inside the vessel when the explosion occurred. They were rescued by the New York Fire Department (FDNY) emergency services and taken to local hospitals. The scene was quickly secured by rescue teams, boats, and helicopters. Police and firefighters continued to investigate the cause of the accident. The situation was stable. The FDNY lead the response. Coast Guard crews remained on scene supporting the response. Reports with photos and video: https://www.jornada.com.mx/noticia/2025/05/24/mundo/un-muerto-y-dos-heridos-por-explosion-de-barco-en-rio-hudson-de-ny https://www.infobae.com/estados-unidos/2025/05/24/un-muerto-y-dos-heridos-tras-la-explosion-de-un-barco-del-departamento-de-proteccion-ambiental-en-el-rio-hudson/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVVaLZPXsZA https://elheraldoslp.com.mx/new/2025/05/24/un-muerto-y-dos-heridos-tras-la-explosion-de-un-barco-del-departamento-de-proteccion-ambiental/

After three years of detention at the port of Antwerp, the 'Sedrata' was officially releeased on May 23, 2025, marking a significant victory for Algeria in the management of its maritime assets as the result of rigorous technical, legal, and diplomatic efforts carried out by the Algerian authorities, notably under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport. The recovery process accelerated with the technical inspection carried out on May 22 by Lloyd's Register, which issued a certificate of conformity attesting that the 'Sedrata' met international standards. This technical green light was followed by a comprehensive inspection conducted by the Belgian port authorities, removing the remaining reservations related to the seizure. As soon as the seizure was lifted, the 'Sedrata' resumed its operations, immediately loading goods for Algeria.

After several landslides near the grounding site of the 'NCL Salten', the police have had to push away people who were standing too close. The municipality has discovered quicklime in the area, which could complicate the salvage, after the ship ended up on land just a few meters from a residential building on Byneset near Trondheim. Since then, a number of landslides up to 50 meters wide have occurred at the site and several people have been forced to evacuate. One home that is in the risk zone belongs to Jostein Jørgensen, who has been evacuated twice in recent days. Johan Helberg, whose house was almost hit by the ship, was not affected by the landslide. His home is built on bedrock, He even did not wake up from the impact. Instead, a neighbor woke him up at five on the morning. The heating pipe of his house was damaged. According to the municipality, the number of evacuees is at risk of soon increasing. The quicklime has been discovered at a depth of seven to eight meters under the soil layer in the landslide area. The Trondheim municipality, was in constant contact with the police, rescue services and geologists. The ship's shipping company will also conduct land surveys Work to salvage the ship has commenced on May 25. The first step is to remove the containers onto a barge. On May 24, at 2.30 p.m. the removal started. During the day14 containers have been lifted off the ship onto a barge, which had been towed to the grounding site by the tug "Boa Brage". The boxes were then taken to Orkanger. Another barge was en route which has space for 24 containers. Once enough containers have been unloaded, two tugs of 65 tons bollard pull each will start to pull the vessel off the ground. Reports with photos: https://www.dn.se/varlden/ovantat-besok-av-fartyg-bargning-stors-av-skred/ https://www.dagsavisen.no/nyheter/innenriks/2025/05/24/bergingen-av-grunnstott-lasteskip-i-trondheim-er-i-gang/ https://www.nrk.no/trondelag/containerskip-pa-grunn_-starter-arbeidet-med-a-lette-skipet-1.17430524 https://www.nrk.no/trondelag/na-starter-bergingsaksjonen-pa-byneset-i-trondheim-1.17431313 https://www.tv2.no/nyheter/innenriks/bergingen-av-grunnstott-lasteskip-i-trondheim-er-i-gang/17765481/

On May 25, 2025, the 'Cong Thanh 07' developed a list amid adverse weather in Ha Tinh with 11 crew members on board, loaded with 4,900 tons of coal, en route from Quang Ninh to Quang Binh, and issued a distress call at 8.40 p.m. amid northeast winds of force 5-6 and rough seas. Following water ingress and engine failure, the ship sank at 9.30 p.m. in pos. 18°06'53 N 106°30'30 E approximately nine nautical miles from Vung Ang Port on a water depth of 30 metres. The police, border guards, and port authorities; with helicopter support were mobilized along with the SAR vessel 'SAR 631' and seven other ships. To assist in the SAR opperation, the Vietnam Maritime Administration, in coordination with the Vietnam Maritime SAR Coordination Center, the Port Authority, and the Border Guard of Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces, has established a command post at the Quang Binh Port Authority in Quang Dong commune, Quang Trach district. The EC-155-B1 aircraft VN-8624 of the Northern Helicopter Company, Army Corps 18/Ministry of National Defense was also deployed to assist. The search was expanded from the location of the sunken ship to the entire Quang Binh area. At approximately 5:45 a.m. on May 26, the fishing boat 'QB 93176 TS' found one crew member about 17 nautical miles south-southeast of the accident site and brought him ashore. At 11:45 a.m. on May 26, search units at sea notified the command center that nine more crew members had been found. By midday, the 'SAR 631' had rescued six crew members drifting at sea, while other rescue teams found the remaining crew members. All were wearing life jackets and were therefore able to survive after many hours of battling adverse weather conditions in the Vung Ang area. The rescuers continued searching for the still missing crew member. Report with photos: 'https://www.vietnam.vn/de/cuu-song-toan-bo-thuyen-vien-tren-tau-cho-than-bi-chim

After the grounding of the 'Ali Aykin', the Swedish Coast Guard has arrested one crew member of the ship under suspicion of gross negligence in maritime traffic. The leadership of the preliminary investigation has been transferred to the prosecutor. The person was taken from the ship following the decision of the prosecutors on the afternoon. The Coast Guard remained at the scene with the patrol boat 'KVB 314' (MMSI: 265675230) for continued investigative measures, including in the investigation into suspected drunkenness at sea. Divers from the Coast Guard estimated that diving to examine the ship's hull and bottom conditions at the site would not take place on May 25 due to adverse weather conditions. The inspection that the Coast Guard divers were planning to make of the hull and the seabed where the ship has grounded will provide important information for the salvage operation and measures that may be required for a safe recovery .On the morning of MAy 26, diving work could finally begin. No oil has been released into the water. The risks of pollution may increase when a salvage operation begins. There is no forecast yet for when such an operation might take place. Before a salvage operation can begin, the salvage plan developed by the shipping company and the salvage company must be approved by the Swedish Transport Agency together with the Coast Guard. Report with photo: https://www.kustbevakningen.se/nyheter/fartyg-pa-grund-soder-om-oresund/

On the afternoon of May 26, 2025, the Port Authority of Mykonos was informed that the 'Superexpress' allided with the quay and a moored tug, during the mooring operations in the port of Mykonos. The impact resulted in damage to the stern of the tugas well as to the bow of the ferry, which was was operating a scheduled route from the port of Rafina to Tinos-Mykonos-Paros-Ios-Thira and return and had 158 passengers, 11 cars, one motorcycle and 29 crew members on board. The Mykonos Port Authority banned the ship from sailing until a seaworthiness certificate was presented by the monitoring classification society. It was then granted permission to carry out a single voyage without cargo and passengers, to the shipyard area of Perama, where it berthed on May 27. The passengers destined for Tinos and Rafina were forwarded by the care of the owner company. The Mykonos Port Authority, which conducted the preliminary investigation, arrested the Captain for violation of article 291 par. 3 of the Criminal Code. "Dangerous interference with fixed-track transport, ships and aircraft". The incident caused no injuries, and no marine pollution was observed.

On May 6, 2025, the 'Rix Sail' was detained in Klaipeda with 11 deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Structural conditions - Bulkheads - cracking Damaged 2) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of knowledge 3) Pollution Prevention - Retention of oil onboard Not as required The vessel was released again on May 25 and left the port en route to Gdynia, where it berthed at the Bałtycka Baza Masowa on May 26. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The 'Saoura' officially resumed its commercial activities on May 24, 2025,, after undergoing a complete maintenance operation in repair yards in Tuzla, following technical breakdowns. The vessel, repaired according to international standards, under the supervision of approved classification offices, began its first commercial vpyage from the port of Antalya to Algeria as a part of the efforts of the Ministry of Transport to rehabilitate the national maritime fleet and regularize the situation of Algerian vessels. The resumption of activities of the 'Saoura' constitutes an important step in the process of revitalizing the national fleet and improving its operational performance, thus strengthening Algeria's presence in the field of commercial maritime transport.

The "Bøværing - LK 6225" has been taken int tow towards Helgeland during the night of May 26, 205, by the supply vessel "Viking Lady" (IMO: 9409675), following an engine damage. The tow started on the evening of May 25, when the supply vessel had set course for the disabled ship. On May 26 at 8 a.m., the NSSR lifeboat 'Leif Erik Simonsen-RS 176' (MMSI: 259024040) took over the tow in the direction of Åsvær, and thus onward towards Sandnessjøen or Nesna.

On the morning of May 25
. 2025, The 'Ali Aykin', en route from Gdansk to Setubal with a cargo of scrap metal. ran aground in the Swedish part of the Øresund, just south of the Øresund Bridge off Klagshamn near Malmö, in pos. 55° 32' N 012° 46' E, in some distance from the shipping channel. The ship also has 69 tons of diesel oil on board, but there were currently no signs that it was leaking oil. The Swedish Coast Guard has sent a plane to monitor the area and detect any leaks. The Swedish authorities suspected drunkenness at the helm and started investigating the matter, questioning the crew and collecting the necessary information to be able to clarify what happened. The ship was banned from operating in the port of Halmstad in October 2024, after inspectors found a series of cracks and on the whole about 40 defiencies. The shipping company must present a salvage plan that will be given the green light by the Swedish authorities. Reports with photos: https://ekstrabladet.dk/nyheder/skrotskib-stoedt-paa-grund/10833174 https://www.kustbevakningen.se/nyheter/fartyg-pa-grund-soder-om-oresund/

On May 24, 2025, the 'Kaiser Wilhelm' with 116 passengers on board touched the bottom of the Elbe several times due to low water levels. At around 10:45 a.m., the first slight grounding occurred at the silted-up entrance to Bleckede port. The Elbe had a depth of only 5.32 meters there, which was a critical water level for the ship. There were several slight groundings, but it arrived safely in Hitzacker." For safety reasons, the steam engine was temporarily stopped to prevent water from entering the boilers. During the evening, on the return trip the paddle wheeler grounded again at river kilometer 550 near the northwestern harbour entrance of Bleckede,in the immediate vicinity of the ferry terminal. A sandbank blocked the ship as it reversed. The 'Kaiser Wilhelm' remained stuck for almost 30 minutes. Through precise maneuvering, Captain Reich finally managed to free the ship and turn it around.

Arrived Hanoytangen scrapyard 05/2025 https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3844029?navList=gallery&category=70&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

The "AB Ayana" was detained in Bartin on May 21, 2025, with 16 deficiencies: 1) Life saving Appliances - Lifebuoys incl provision and disposition Not as required 2) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangements for survival craft Inoperative 3) Fire safety - Remote Means of control (Machinery spaces) Inoperatove 4) Fire safety - Fire pump and its pipes Inoperative 5) Safety of navigation - Signalling lamp Not as required 6) Safety of navigation - Lights, shapes and sound signals Not as required 7) Safety of navigation - Bridge navigation watch alarm system Inoperative 8)) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management System Inoperative 9) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water record book Not as required 10) Pollution Prevention - Garbage shipboard handling Not as required 11) Radio communications - Radio log (diary) Not as required 12) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Propulsion main engine Not as required 13) Living and working - Lighting (accommodation) Not as required 14) Fire safety - International shore-connection Not as required 15) Certificate & Doc - SOPEP Not as required 16) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on May 24 and left the port en route to Constanta, where it anchored in pos. 44° 10' N 028° 46' E on May 26. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Roughly 500 Jordanian traders have been grappling with severe economic losses following the fire aboard the 'ASL Bauhinia' on Jan 31, en route from Jebel Ali Port to Aqaba. The blaze destroyed 774 containers—both 20- and 40-foot units—owned by Jordanian merchants, with an estimated total value of around 60 million Jordanian dinars (approximately USD 84.5 million). To pursue legal action, the Jordan Chamber of Commerce has selected the law firm BLK, following a review of several options, and will work in coordination with global maritime law specialists. The Chamber has also formed a joint committee with affected traders to follow up on all aspects of the case, aiming to ensure a proper legal process is in place to recover the traders’ losses.

During the night of May 22, 2025, the French Navy inspected the "Lady T,operating off the Bay of Somme. It did not have a license authorizing it to fish in French waters, As the offense was established, the vessel was diverted during the night of May 23 to the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, following the instructions of the Delegate for the Sea and Coastline (DML), acting on behalf of the Regional Prefect, who oversees the fisheries police, for the purpose of initiating a prosecution under the authority of the Public Prosecutor. The ship was escorted by the patrol boat 'Flamant'. Report with photos: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14745671/British-fishing-boats-French-custody-Starmer-EU-surrender.html

The insurance company of the 'Torvang' was now checking with various salvage companies who can take on the task of raising the ship that sank at Hendvågen in Averøy. The cargo of sand on board the vessel must be unloaded before the salvage can begin. Over the weekend of May 24/25, divers, among others, examined the ship, but no cause was yet found for it to start to list and capsize. The ship is meanwhile largely submerged. Report with photo: https://www.nrk.no/mr/planlegg-heving-av-skip-med-slagside-1.17431797

The "Wilson Husum,", en route from Klaipeda, suffered an engine failure at the southern exit of the Kadet Trench on the morning of May 23, 2025. The crew spent a day trying to get the engine running again, while the ship was at anchor. Assistance was requested on May 24. The Hamburg-based tug"Fairplay 55" (IMO: 9021124), which was currently operating in Kiel and Hohwacht Bay to support weapons tests, was dispatched on May 24 at 10 p.m. and arrived at the anchorage south of Gedser on the morning of May 25. It took the ship in tow towards Kiel at a speed of six knots. The Kiel based tug "Parat" (IMO: 8128212) assisted with entering the Kiel Fjord on the evening of May 25. The repair of the propulsion damage was to be carried out at the North Jetty in Kiel, where the 'Wilson Husum' was safely berthed at 6.20 p.m. UTC. Report with photo: https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/schlepper-musste-frachter-wilson-husum-nach-kiel-ziehen-INWLKANSMRCVJLKVLZ3XRIKR7A.html

The fire department of Ueckermuende was called out on May 23, 2025, at the start of the Haff-Sail in Ueckermünde, after the 'Ucra' had returned to the city port on the first evening of a three-day festival with a large crack in its sail. After the replica of a medieval Hanseatic ship had docked, firefighters attended with a turntable ladder. The approximately 50-centimeter-long hole could be quickly patched, and the 'Ucra' was back in service on May 24 and completed two trips across the lagoon as planned. Report with photo: https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/ueckermuende/haff-sail-beginnt-mit-feuerwehreinsatz-an-historischem-segelschiff-volksfest-3613332