Four Russian tankers carrying oil and refined products, the 'Anthea' (IMO: 9281683),'Elsa', 'Hebe' (IMO: 9259185) and 'Baxter' (IMO: 9282522) have become immobilized at sea following the imposition of new Iran-related sanctions by the United States, imposed on April 4, 2024, and targeting the shipping company, Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, and its vessels, citing their alleged involvement in transporting commodities on behalf of the Iranian military. The U.S. Treasury Department aimed to isolate Iran and disrupt its ability to fund proxy groups allegedly supporting Russia in the Ukraine war. The 'Anthea' received 200,000 metric tons of Russian Ural crude oil via STS from two vessels near the Laconian Gulfin late March and is underway to Singapore with an ETA as of April 30. The 'Elsa' received 100,000 metric tons of fuel oil through STS near the Port of Kalamata. The fuel oil was originally supplied to Kalamata from ports in St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga, Russia. The 'Elsa' was underway to Qingdao with an ETA as of May 12. The 'Hebe' was loaded with 100,000 metric tons of fuel oil at St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga. It was heading towards the Suez Canal, with its final destination unclear. The 'Baxter' was carrying naphtha from the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk and destined for India. The vessel has been drifting in the Arabian Sea since April 5.
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ANTHEA
Four Russian tankers carrying oil and refined products, the 'Anthea','Elsa' (IMO: 9256468), 'Hebe' (IMO: 9259185) and 'Baxter' have become immobilized at sea following the imposition of new Iran-related sanctions by the United States, imposed on April 4, 2024, and targeting the shipping company, Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, and its vessels, citing their alleged involvement in transporting commodities on behalf of the Iranian military. The U.S. Treasury Department aimed to isolate Iran and disrupt its ability to fund proxy groups allegedly supporting Russia in the Ukraine war. The 'Anthea' received 200,000 metric tons of Russian Ural crude oil via STS from two vessels near the Laconian Gulfin late March and is underway to Singapore with an ETA as of April 30. The 'Elsa' received 100,000 metric tons of fuel oil through STS near the Port of Kalamata. The fuel oil was originally supplied to Kalamata from ports in St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga, Russia. The 'Elsa' was underway to Qingdao with an ETA as of May 12. The 'Hebe' was loaded with 100,000 metric tons of fuel oil at St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga. It was heading towards the Suez Canal, with its final destination unclear. The 'Baxter' (IMO: 9282522) was carrying naphtha from the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk and destined for India. The vessel has been drifting in the Arabian Sea since April 5.
DALI
For the first time, contractors for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have brought in the East Coast's biggest crane barge 'Chesapeake 1000C' to remove a section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The large section of the main span was located in the federal navigation channel, and removing it will help advance the work to clear a limited access channel" for smaller merchant ships. The barge is operated by Donjon Marine and was originally built for in-yard operations at Sun Shipbuilding in the 1970s. It was upgraded from 800 short tons to 1000 short tons in capacity in the middle of its career, and it can lift more than any other floating crane on the East Coast. So far, it has been on standby while smaller cranes handled pieces up to several hundred tonnes in size, but Sunday's big lift speeded up the process by removing a large chunk at once. Report with photos: https://maritime-executive.com/article/east-coast-s-biggest-crane-barge-hoists-giant-piece-of-baltimore-bridge
F931 LOUISE MARIE
The 'Louise-Marie' will not sail to the Red Sea for the time being. The reason for the postponement was an incident during training in which a rocket got stuck in a launch tube. The 'Louise-Marie' had left Zeebrugge on March 10, 2024, to take part in the European operation against the Houthi rebels. On April 12, the ship was due sail from Crete, via the Suez Canal to the Red Sea, to become part of the Operation Aspides and also contribute to Operation Agenor, which aims to increase security in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Last week a RIM-7 Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missile became stuck in the launch tube during a drone downing exercise,. The other defenses present on the ship would also have failed to shoot down the practice drone. The 'Louise-Marie' and her 170-person crew will continue their preparatory training indefinitely with the Red Sea mission therefore being postponed indefinitely. The ship's commander, Captain Helena Vande Gaer, and the general staff have decided to extend the frigate's training period. The technical shortcomings are being analyzed and the necessary adjustments will be made with a view to continuing the assignment.
MINCK
On April 13, 2024, the CROSS Gris-Nez was informed that several migrant boats were in difficulty in the Strait of Pas-de-Calais. In the morning, a boat was reported in difficulty off Bray Dunes. The CROSSmobilized the 'MinckÄ' to assist, which took on bioard 33 people . Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French means and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Minck' were then dropped off at the dock in Calais (62). Later in the morning, the CROSS Gris-Nez mobilized the 'Armoise' to a boat in difficulty off the coast of Wissant. The crew of the Armoise launched their zodiac and recovered three people. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French means and continued on their way. The people picked up by the 'Armoise' were then dropped off at the dock in Boulogne-sur-Mer In total, 36 people were rescued by French means during the day. Also on April 14, the CROSS Gris-Nez was informed that several migrant boats were in difficulty in the Strait of Pas-de-Calais. In the morning, a boat was reported in difficulty off Grand Fort Philippe. The CROSS Gris-Nez mobilized the 'Minck', which rescued 32 people from the boat. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French means and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Minck' werre then dropped off at the dock in Calais. Later in the morning, the CROSS Gris-Nez mobilized the 'Abeille Normandie' to a boat in difficulty off the coast of Grand Fort Philippe. The crew picked up 35 people. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French means and continued on their way. The people picked up by the 'Abeille Normandie' were then dropped off at the dock in Boulogne-sur-Mer All castaways were taken care of by the land rescue services and the border police. In total, 67 people were rescued by French means during the day.
CG DANIEL TARR
The 'Daniel Tarr' interdicted two lanchas and seized 460 pounds of illegally caught fish in federal waters off southern Texas on April 9, 2024, along with Boat crews from the Coast Guard Station South Padre Island in coordination with Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi aircrews. They located and stopped a total of nine Mexican fishermen engaged in illegal fishing north of the Maritime Boundary Line. A Coast Guard Station South Padre Island 33-foot Special Purpose Craft-Law Enforcement crew interdicted two lanchas that began rapidly taking on water once stopped. The boat crew embarked the fishermen to ensure their safety and transferred them to Coast Guard Cutter. Additionally, Coast Guard personnel seized 460 pounds of red snapper, three sharks, fishing gear and high flyers found on board the vessels. Coast Guard crews detained the Mexican fishermen, brought them ashore and transferred the detainees to U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel for further processing. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3738296/coast-guard-interdicts-2-lanchas-seizes-460-pounds-of-illegally-caught-fish-off/
ABDULLAH
The Somali pirates have released the 'Abdulla' along with its 23 crew members on April 14, after receiving a ransom of $5 million, more than one month after the bulk carrier was hijacked on March 12 about 600 nautical miles east of Mogadishu, after departing from Maputo, en route to Al Hamriya with a cargo of 55,000 tonnes of thermal coal. After nine days in captivity, the pirates contacted the vessel's owner, the KSRM Group, demanding a ransom. After negotiations, KSRM paid the ransom to the pirates. The ship has meanwhile continued the voyage to the port of destination. The Somali authorities arrested at least eight pirates who reached the shore after releasing the ship. The Puntland Police Force apprehended the pirates on the East Coast of Puntland, confirming that they were members of the group responsible for the hijacking of the 'Abdullah'. A police officer did not confirm whether the money paid by the Bangladeshi company to secure the cargo ship's release was recovered,
HEBE
Four Russian tankers carrying oil and refined products, the 'Anthea' (IMO: 9281683),'Elsa' (IMO: 9256468), 'Hebe' and 'Baxter' (IMO: 9282522) have become immobilized at sea following the imposition of new Iran-related sanctions by the United States, imposed on April 4, 2024, and targeting the shipping company, Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, and its vessels, citing their alleged involvement in transporting commodities on behalf of the Iranian military. The U.S. Treasury Department aimed to isolate Iran and disrupt its ability to fund proxy groups allegedly supporting Russia in the Ukraine war. The 'Anthea' received 200,000 metric tons of Russian Ural crude oil via STS from two vessels near the Laconian Gulfin late March and is underway to Singapore with an ETA as of April 30. The 'Elsa' received 100,000 metric tons of fuel oil through STS near the Port of Kalamata. The fuel oil was originally supplied to Kalamata from ports in St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga, Russia. The 'Elsa' was underway to Qingdao with an ETA as of May 12. The 'Hebe' was loaded with 100,000 metric tons of fuel oil at St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga. It was heading towards the Suez Canal, with its final destination unclear. The 'Baxter' was carrying naphtha from the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk and destined for India. The vessel has been drifting in the Arabian Sea since April 5.
PHUC HAI STAR
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CARNIVAL MIRACLE
One female passenger has died and 10 others were injured after a shuttle bus of the 'Carnival Miracle' crashed into the transportation area outside a Honolulu cruise terminal on April 12, 2024. A 57-year-old man was dropping off customers at pier 2 when a bystander told him that his vehicle was moving forward. He then jumped into the drivers seat, trying to stop the vehicle, but he accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brakes, colliding with two concrete barriers and 11 pedestrians. The ship was on a 15-day cruise which had departed Long Beach, California, on April 6. Nine of the people hit by the vehicle were cruise ship passengers. The deceased woman was traveling with her husband, who was also injured but was expected to recover. Members of the Carnival Care Team were assisting the guests. Five pedestrians were transported to the hospital. Six other pedestrians refused treatment on the scene. Speed did not appear to be a contributing factor in the collision and it was unknown if drugs or alcohol were contributing factors. Report with photos: https://abcnews.go.com/US/woman-dead-after-bus-crashes-pedestrians-honolulu-cruise/story?id=109203590
ARMOISE
On April 13, 2024, the CROSS Gris-Nez was informed that several migrant boats were in difficulty in the Strait of Pas-de-Calais. In the morning, a boat was reported in difficulty off Bray Dunes. The CROSSmobilized the 'MinckÄ' to assist, which took on bioard 33 people . Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French means and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Minck' were then dropped off at the dock in Calais (62). Later in the morning, the CROSS Gris-Nez mobilized the 'Armoise' to a boat in difficulty off the coast of Wissant. The crew of the Armoise launched their zodiac and recovered three people. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French means and continued on their way. The people picked up by the 'Armoise' were then dropped off at the dock in Boulogne-sur-Mer In total, 36 people were rescued by French means during the day. Also on April 14, the CROSS Gris-Nez was informed that several migrant boats were in difficulty in the Strait of Pas-de-Calais. In the morning, a boat was reported in difficulty off Grand Fort Philippe. The CROSS Gris-Nez mobilized the 'Minck', which rescued 32 people from the boat. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French means and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Minck' werre then dropped off at the dock in Calais. Later in the morning, the CROSS Gris-Nez mobilized the 'Abeille Normandie' to a boat in difficulty off the coast of Grand Fort Philippe. The crew picked up 35 people. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French means and continued on their way. The people picked up by the 'Abeille Normandie' were then dropped off at the dock in Boulogne-sur-Mer All castaways were taken care of by the land rescue services and the border police. In total, 67 people were rescued by French means during the day.
PHUOC LONG 72
On April 12, 2024, at 7.40 a.m. the' Phuoc Long 72', which was to dock at Binh Duong port, dragged anchor due to strong currents, broke lose from its mooring and drifted towards Dong Nai bridge at the border between Long Binh Tan ward, Bien Hoa city and Binh Thang ward, Di An city, Binh Duong province, where it got stuck. The Dong Nai Provincial Police pulled the ship out again at 8.15. a.m. The ship was towed back to Binh Duong port, while the authorities assessed the extent of damage to the bridge. No injuries were reported. Report with photos: https://danviet.vn/giai-cuu-tau-phuoc-long-72-cho-container-co-tai-trong-4600-tan-ket-duoi-cau-dong-nai-20240412122018274.htm
CG CHARLES DAVID JR
The 'Charles David Jr.' repatriated 16 migrants to Cuba on April 12, 2024, following an interdiction of a migrant venture near Key West, Florida. A good Samaritan notified Sector Key West watchstanders of a suspected migrant voyage on April 7 at approximately 9:30 a.m. Once aboard the Coast Guard cutter, all migrants received food, water, shelter, and basic medical attention. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3740350/coast-guard-repatriates-16-migrants-to-cuba/
SALVAMAR ALPHERATZ
The 'Salvamar Alpheratz', the SAR helicopter Helimer 206 and the ferry 'Tirjana Volcano' were mobilizied to a cayuco giving different positions in distres calls. The ferry finally located the boat, the Helimer 206 updated the postition, and the 'Salvamar Alpheratz' rescued about 100 people. The response was coordinated by the RCCs of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife and LasPalmas. Photos: https://twitter.com/salvamentogob/status/1779568578703876385
KUSH
Four Russian tankers carrying oil and refined products, the 'Anthea' (IMO: 9281683),'Elsa' (IMO: 9256468), 'Hebe' (IMO: 9259185) and 'Baxter' have become immobilized at sea following the imposition of new Iran-related sanctions by the United States, imposed on April 4, 2024, and targeting the shipping company, Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, and its vessels, citing their alleged involvement in transporting commodities on behalf of the Iranian military. The U.S. Treasury Department aimed to isolate Iran and disrupt its ability to fund proxy groups allegedly supporting Russia in the Ukraine war. The 'Anthea' received 200,000 metric tons of Russian Ural crude oil via STS from two vessels near the Laconian Gulfin late March and is underway to Singapore with an ETA as of April 30. The 'Elsa' received 100,000 metric tons of fuel oil through STS near the Port of Kalamata. The fuel oil was originally supplied to Kalamata from ports in St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga, Russia. The 'Elsa' was underway to Qingdao with an ETA as of May 12. The 'Hebe' was loaded with 100,000 metric tons of fuel oil at St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga. It was heading towards the Suez Canal, with its final destination unclear. The 'Baxter' was carrying naphtha from the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk and destined for India. The vessel has been drifting in the Arabian Sea since April 5.
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KONGSFJORD
The 'Kongsfjord' headed from Hopendjupet to Hammerfest after the discovery of a body on the evening of April 12, 2024, in the trawl in connection with shrimp trawling on the Hopendypet off the island of Hopen, far north in the Barents Sea. The police and the Central Rescue Service in Northern Norway were notified, and the vessel with a crew of 20 on board immediately set course for Hammerfest, where it arrived on April 14 at 2 a.m. The Troms police district took care of the dead person then and investigated the matter. The ship set sail again at 4.15 a.m.
ABEILLE NORMANDIE
On April 13, 2024, the CROSS Gris-Nez was informed that several migrant boats were in difficulty in the Strait of Pas-de-Calais. In the morning, a boat was reported in difficulty off Bray Dunes. The CROSSmobilized the 'MinckÄ' to assist, which took on bioard 33 people . Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French means and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Minck' were then dropped off at the dock in Calais (62). Later in the morning, the CROSS Gris-Nez mobilized the 'Armoise' to a boat in difficulty off the coast of Wissant. The crew of the Armoise launched their zodiac and recovered three people. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French means and continued on their way. The people picked up by the 'Armoise' were then dropped off at the dock in Boulogne-sur-Mer In total, 36 people were rescued by French means during the day. Also on April 14, the CROSS Gris-Nez was informed that several migrant boats were in difficulty in the Strait of Pas-de-Calais. In the morning, a boat was reported in difficulty off Grand Fort Philippe. The CROSS Gris-Nez mobilized the 'Minck', which rescued 32 people from the boat. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French means and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Minck' werre then dropped off at the dock in Calais. Later in the morning, the CROSS Gris-Nez mobilized the 'Abeille Normandie' to a boat in difficulty off the coast of Grand Fort Philippe. The crew picked up 35 people. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French means and continued on their way. The people picked up by the 'Abeille Normandie' were then dropped off at the dock in Boulogne-sur-Mer All castaways were taken care of by the land rescue services and the border police. In total, 67 people were rescued by French means during the day.
MSC ARIES
The Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on April 14 and took up the release of 17 Indian crew members of the 'MSC Aries'. The two leaders also discussed the current situation in the region and stressed the importance of avoiding escalation. The U.S. State Department has strongly condemned Iran’s seizure of the container ship and urged Tehran to immediately release the vessel and its crew. The ship was seized in international waters, and its crew consisted of nationals from India, the Philippines, Pakistan, Russia, and Estonia. The seizure of a non-military vessel, even without any provocation on its part, is deemed a "blatant violation of international laws" and "piracy" by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), classified as a "foreign terrorist organization. This action must be unequivocally condemned, and we will work with our partners to ensure Iran is held accountable for its actions." Israel Katz, the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, urged the "European Union and the free world" to "immediately declare the IRGC as a terrorist organization and sanction Iran now."
SUN PRINCESS
The 'Sun Princess' docked in Santorini for its last seasonal visit on April 14, 2024, after the company announced a change to its future itineraries and decided to discontinue call for the vessel to Santorini due to congestion concerns, aiming to enhance the travel experience by avoiding overcrowded destinations. The customers were informed: "Due to cruise ship congestion, we will no longer call to Santorini," expressings regret over the inconvenience and disappointment this change might cause. The 'Sun Princess' was originally slated to call at Santorini again on June 11, she will now head to Chania, ensuring a more enjoyable and less congested visit.