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On July 3, 2025, the 'Brothers RS' was detained in Samsun with 19 deficiencies: 1) Certificate & Doc - Document of compliance Not as required 2) Certificate & Doc - SOPEP Not as required 3) Certificate & Doc - Booklet for bulk cargo loading/unloading/stowage Not as required 4) Living and working - Laundry Not as required 5) Living and working - Electrical Unsafe 6) Living and working - Guards . fending around dangerous machinery parts Unsafe 7) Structural conditions - Steering gear Inoperative 8)) Pollution Prevention - 15 PPM Alarm Arrangement Not as required 9) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water record book Not as required 10) Cargo Operation - Atmosphere testing instruments Not as required 11) Fire safety - Fire fighting equipment and appliances Not as required 12) Fire safety - Remote Means of control Inoperative 13) Fire safety - Oil accumulation in engine room Not as required 14) Fire safety - Jacketed high pressure lines and oil leakage alarm Not as required 15) Water/Weahtertight - Doors Damaged 16) Safety of navigation - Voyage data recorder Inoperative 17) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Not updated 18) Emergency systems - Safe areas Unsafe 19) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on July 8 and left hte port en route to Constanta, where it arrived on July 10. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

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The 'Utsira' suffereed technical problems on July 9, 2025, and had to be taken out of service between Haugesund and Utsira for repairs. The ship was sidelined in Utsire for this purpose. In the meantime, the fast boat 'Røværfjord' took over, starting its sailings on July 10 at 4.15 p.m. from Haugesund and until further notice. It was unclear when the ferry may be back in operation.

On July 8 the 'Kydon Palace' left the port of Igoumenitsa for a single voyage to Eleusis. At the local shipyard area, the damage at the starboard side of the ferry is to be repaired. The 'Eco Catania' had sliced the accomodation block in the vehicles deck area open during its docking manover on July 26 on several meters length. REpairs were completed on July 10, and the ferry left the shipyard en route back to Igoumenitsa. The 'Eco Catania' had been able to continue its operations after the accident. Photo: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3859642?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

The U.S. Embassy in Yemen has now confirmed that several crew members from the 'Eternity C', which sunk in the Red Sea after being attacked by the Iranian-backed Houthis, have been kidnapped to Yemen by the terrorists. The U.S. called for their immediate and unconditional safe release, with the Houthis continuing to show the world why they were labeled a terrorist organization by the United States. The European Union naval mission in the Red Sea, 'Aspides,' confirmed on July 10 the rescue of 10 crew members from the 'Eternity C,' Part of the crew died and another was held captive by Yemeni militia. The rescueoperation continued into the early hours of July 10, with the "Aspides" mission successfully rescuing three Filipino crew member and a Greek member of the international rescue team. This, combined with a previous rescue operation, brought the total number of people rescued after the attack to ten. For his part, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sari stated that, following the attack, they had "rescued several crew members, provided medical care," and transferred them "to a safe place." Following a similar rocket-propelled grenade attack that sank the bulk carrier 'Magic Seas' the day before, the Operation Atalanta, the European Union's naval mission to combat piracy in the Indian Ocean, intervened to rescue the 22 crew members. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack on the vessel, which they said was en route to the port of Umm al-Rashrash. According to the Houthis, the vessel was struck with an unmanned boat and six ballistic and cruise missiles. One missile struck the cargo hold closest to the ship’s superstructure, creating a hole in the cargo hold with damage extending to the bridge. Two other holes were visible on the vessel’s hull near the waterline. The vessel eventually sannk stern-first with an inflated life raft visible nearby. A Houthi special forces unit was allegedly deployed post-strike to rescue some of the crew members, provide medical care, and transport them to shore. The terrorists claimed the strike was carried out after the ship’s operators resumed dealings with Israeli ports and ignored direct warnings from the Houthis. Following the sinking of the 'Magic Seas', the bulk carrier now has become the fourth ship to have been sunk by the Houthi terrorists since the escalation began, after the 'Rubymar' and the 'Tutor'. Video: https://www.porttechnology.org/news/eternity-c-sinks-in-red-sea-four-dead/ https://gcaptain.com/houthi-video-shows-deadly-attack-and-sinking-of-eternity-c-bulk-carrier-in-red-sea/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/10/world/politics/yemen-houthis-red-sea-merchant-ship/ https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/07/10/four-more-rescued-after-eternity-c-attacked-total-up-to-10-eu-mission https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1274902/greek-security-officer-rescued-48-hours-after-red-sea-attack/ https://x.com/i/status/1943017336291889361

The 'Simone Martini', operating between Trapani and the Aegadian Islands, has been arrested in Trapani since July 8, 2025, by order of the Port Authority. The request of the Health and Safety Commission regarding irregularities found in the crew canteen service has been granted upon a request from the Territorial Commission for Accident Prevention, Health and Safety on Board, which had inspected the vessel to verify compliance with the requirements issued to the company in February regarding the failure to provide free food as part of the canteen service, in line with national and international ILO standards. The dispute concerned the unions' termination of the second-level agreement with which, until the beginning of the year, the company and worker representatives had regulated the exceeding of the minimum requirements of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement. Essentially, the canteen service was no longer available on the 'Simone Martini' and replaced by a substitute allowance provided by the shipping company, which, from 2019 until December 2024, allowed seafarers to provide their own meals. The Commission, however, maintained that in the absence of an agreement, "the general conditions established by the national collective bargaining agreement for the sector shall apply, which stipulates that food supplies must comply with national and international ILO standards: In the event of a failure to reach an agreement at the company level, the shipowner will be responsible for the food costs, up to a limit of €15 per meal, upon presentation of supporting documentation." The Commission also objected that the change in use of the kitchen to so-called 'pantry' has not been authorized by the competent Ministry with the approval of new accommodation plans and the technical specifications. Regarding the closure of the kitchen, the Commission also noted the failure of the onboard arrangements to comply with the documentation (drawings and technical specifications) sent to the competent Ministry. No exemption has been granted in this regard. Regarding the sale of pre-cooked food to the crew at the onboard bar, it was emphasized that access to food for seafarers must be free. The possible purchase of food ashore, cannot in any way be considered an acceptable measure, also because the summer timetable for scheduled services came into effect on June 1st, meaning seafarers are employed from 6:30 a.m. to 8:20 p.m., being at sea during the scheduled breakfast, lunch, and dinner times, preventing them from enjoying meals at shore-based catering establishments. After the arrest, Caronte responded in a statement, claiming "the agreement was still valid, meaning it did not automatically expire in the absence of a new agreement. It continued to provide meal allowances and meal vouchers to seafarers and, in the meantime, optimized onboard services by installing so-called pantry rooms dedicated to heating and defrosting food) on all ships, equipping onboard bars with pre-cooked meals accessible at cost price, and authorizing captains to grant, where possible, brief leave to seafarers to purchase food ashore. It believed the best solution was to restore the existing system, pending a new agreement to replace the previous one regarding the lack of free meals. Otherweise alternative solutions that must be compatible with the unions' well-aware need to reduce costs would be evaluated.

The 'Hebrides ', operating on the route Uig-Tarbert was waiting on the arrival of emergency services on July 9. As a consequence, the scheduled 2:20 p.m. sailing from Uig departed at 3:12 p.m., 52 minutes late- The ETA in Tarbert was approx. 4:52 p.m. This had a knock-on effect for the 4:30 p.m. crossing from Tarbert to Uig. The 'Hebrides' departed Tarbert at 5:22 p.m., 52 minutes late. with an ETA at Uig as of approximately 6 p.m.

The "Horus" was detained on June 30, 2025, in Kocaeli with 21 deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Alarm - Steering gear alarm Inoperative 2) Water/Weathertight - Doors Not properly maintained The vessel was released again on July 3 with destination per AIS Durres, ETA July 8, and remained anchored in pos. 40° 46' 'N 029° 37' E as of July 11. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

A man tried to drive his Tesla off the moving 'Queen of Cumberland' and allegedly struck at least one B.C. Ferries employee on July 8. He was behaving bizarrely leading up to the incident on the ferry enroute from Mayne Island to Swartz Bay Terminal at 9:35 p.m. The) driver of the Tesla seemed to give staff a lot of trouble getting on the ferry, and then did not follow their directions, but drove to the front centre of the ship, as if he wanted to be first off. Staff let the man stay at the front of the vessel, but mid-sailing, he got out and started frantically washing his car, possibly in his underwear, using bottled water and paper towels. The man later opened the gate at the front of the ferry and drove forward as if he was going to drive overboard off Pender Island. He was yelling at ferry staff who came out to talk to him and calm him down, and the ferry stopped for a brief time. People tried to block his tires, but he drove over them. At times, he was backing up aggressively at people. At one point, he hit one of the ferry staff. When the ferry arrived at Swartz Bay, Sidney/North Saanich RCMP were waiting. Police cruisers blocked the ramp as the ferry approached just after 11:30 p.m. Three officers dragged the man from his car and arrested him. B.C. Ferries staff acted quickly and helped passengers feel safe, ushering them to the upper decks and out of harm’s way. As a result of the police investigation, the B.C. Prosecution Service has approved five charges against the man: assault with a weapon, two counts of mischief, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and obstruction. The man has been remanded for a court appearance. The ferry company was conducting an internal review to understand what occurred and whether additional safety measures may be needed.

Paige Bell, 20, a stewardess from Durban, working aboard the 'Far From It' was found dead in the engine room of the ship in the Bahamas on July 3, 2025. The police was alerted to an incident at the marina just after 1 p. and boarded the yacht, where they were told that the young woman had not been seen for a short period of time. They found Paige unresponsive with visible injuries, before a doctor attended the scene and confirmed she had died. She was found near a 36 year old man, identified as the suspect in her killing, who had severe injuries to his arm in what police described as a suspected suicide attempt. The man was apprehended, cautioned and taken to a nearby clinic for treatment, before he was later charged with murder. The man was due to appear in court on July 10. The circumstances surrounding Paige's death were still under investigation.

On the morning of June 26, 2025, the 'Catania' (IMO: 9261554), en route from Patras with 34 crew members, 11 passengers, 15 vehicles and 377 trailers on board, allided with the 'Kydon Palace'', which was berthed at pier 8 and scheduled to sail to Brindisi with 95 crew members, 172 passengers, 67 vehicles and 80 trailers on board, in the port of Igoumenitsa. She bumped into the starboard side with its bow during the mooring manoever. The causes of the allision remained unclear so far, while no injuries have been reported among the passengers or crew members. Both ships as well as port facilities were damaged. The port authorities immediately rushed to the scene and have initiated the necessary actions to clarify the circumstances of the incident. At the same time, a technical inspection was being carried out on both ships with the safety of passengers, crew and port facilities as the main focus. The Port Authority prohibited the ships from sailing until the damage was repaired and the relevant class maintenance certificates were presented by the monitoring classification societies. The affected passengers were transported to their destination under the company’s care. The Central Port Authority of Igoumenitsa, which was conducting the preliminary investigation, arrested the 45-year-old Captain of the 'Catania' for violation of article 273 par. 2 of the Criminal Code "Commonly dangerous damage due to negligence", article 291 par. 3 of the Criminal Code "Dangerous interventions in traffic", as well as article 225 of the Criminal Code "Violation of regulations to avoid collisions". Report with video: https://www.chaniaships.com/post/%CE%BD%CE%B1%CF%85%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C-%CF%80%CE%B5%CF%81%CE%B9%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%BF-%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BC%CE%AC%CE%BD%CE%B9-%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%82-%CE%B7%CE%B3%CE%BF%CF%85%CE%BC%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%AF%CF%84%CF%83%CE%B1%CF%82-%CF%83%CE%B5-%CE%B5%CE%BE%CE%AD%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BE%CE%B7-%CE%BF%CE%B9-%CE%AD%CF%81%CE%B5%CF%85%CE%BD%CE%B5%CF%82-%CF%84%CF%89%CE%BD-%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BC%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8E%CE%BD-%CE%B1%CF%81%CF%87%CF%8E%CE%BD?fbclid=IwY2xjawLKE4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmMd5wR8s4OGgboNzF_cpu_a9WNs2j71Qx-iEpsQVmaAgx5QhOsgQRucRgik_aem_vV1WHFc78X9bSXRaXyH5MQ

On the afternoon of July 9, the Port Authority of Patmos was informed that the 'Saonissos' with 61 passengers on board, had suffered a rudder failure upon the arrival at the port. The ship, which was oerating a scheduled itinerary from Kalymnos to Leros-Leipsos-Patmos-Arkious-Agathonisi-Pythagorion and return, safely berthed in the port of Patmos. The Port Authority prohibited the departure of the ferry until the damage was repaired. Following the presentation of a seaworthiness certificate, the sailing ban was lifted.

The 'Celebrity Infinity' suffered an electrical fire, which led to a total blackout onboard, leaving the ship unable to proceed to Mykonos. After being stuck in Kuşadası for two days, the remainder of the ports on the 7-night cruise have been unexpectedly canceled. The ship was expected to sail around 8:00 p.m. LT on July 9. However, the ongoing technical issues couldn't be resolved in time. The 'Celebrity Infinity' will remain docked in Kuşadası through July 11 at 3:00P p.m. and then return to Athens,, for debarkation as originally planned on July 11. The original itinerary had them sailing from Turkey to Mykonos; Kavala, and Thessaloniki,. Although Kavala had been removed from the itinerary due to the lengthened stay in Kuşadası, guests were still hopeful that they'd call at Mykonos and Thessaloniki. To make up for the shortened experience, Celebrity Cruises offered compensation across two forms. All guests received a refundable onboard credit worth 50% of their cruise fare. Any unused portion will be returned to the original form of payment after the cruise. In addition, a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equal to 50% of the fare paid will be issued for use on any Celebrity Cruises sailing departing within the next 12 months. Shore excursions booked for Mykonos and Thessaloniki were automatically cancelled and fully refunded. Celebrity offered alternatives while the ship remained docked, such as curated tours for July 10, going beyond Kusadasi and Ephesus. The 'Celebrity Infinity' was due to return to Athens as scheduled on July 12, indicating that the ship remained operational and seaworthy, even if some comfort-related issues persisted such as problems with air conditioning, power outages in some staterooms, and meal service delays.

On July 2 the inspections to the bow visor of the 'Hebrides', serving on the route Uig-Lochmaddy-Tarbert, have been completed by the contractors who had been attending to conduct further investigations, and the vessel will operate the published timetable again starting on July 3.

200 passengers of the "Artania" are suffering with diarrhea and nausea. The cruise ship, which operates for Phoenix Reisen, departed from Bremerhaven. When the "Artania" docked in the port of Brønnøysund on July 8, 50 people were already affected. Since then, the number of sick people has apparently multiplied.The ship's crew wass isolating the sick. The first passengers began to fall ill on the voyage from Bremerhaven to Brønnøysund. Only healthy guests will be allowed to disembark in Alta and visit the city on July 12.

Two officers of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet have been formally charged for the cruel treatment of the crew of the'Sapfir',, which was captured near Snake Island during a humanitarian mission. According to the Odesa Regional Prosecutor’s Office on July 9, 2025, the incident took place on Feb 26, 2022. The unarmed civilian vessel was evacuating the wounded and deceased from the area around Snake Island when it was intercepted by Russian warships. On board were 17 crew members and four civilians: a medic, an electrician, and two priests. All those on board were detained and subjected to inhumane conditions. They were denied food, water, and medical care. Investigators reported that the captives were physically abused and threatened with execution while being held aboard the Russian reconnaissance ship 'Ekvator' and the tug 'Shakhter', which had been repurposed for military use. The Ukrainian citizens were later unlawfully transported to temporarily occupied Crimea, where they remained in captivity until their release in a prisoner exchange. The 'Sapfir' was eventually returned to Ukraine. Efforts were ongoing to locate and bring the suspects to justice.

The 'Helga' allided with a dolphin on the Weser in Dörverden on July 8, 2025, at approximately 2:35 p.m. According to initial findings by the the water police, the 76-year-old skipper lost control of the barge due to health problems. The vessel then hit the dolphin and sustained significant damage at the starboardside foreship, but no water ingress. The ship was subsequently secured. A check of the captain revealed no evidence of alcohol consumption, but there were indications of health problems. Employees of the Weser Waterways Authority prohibited the ship from continuing the voyage. The damage to the 'Helga' and the dolphin was estimated to be in the five-figure range. The investigation was ongoing. As of July 10, the ship was moored in pos. 52° 53' N 009° 13' E. Report with photo: https://www.dieharke.de/lokales/nienburg-lk/grafschaft-hoya/schiffsunfall-in-doerverden-binnenschiff-faehrt-gegen-dalben-XWB7EZPVFVCGHOEFE5QGUEJOXQ.html

On July 7 at noon, the 'Wan Hai 503' remained positioned beyond the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in pos. 07° 47.28’ N, 074° 32.31’ E, maintaining a westerly course of 280° with a speed of approximately 0.7 knots under tow of the 'Offshore Warrior.'. T weather conditions at the site were moderate, with prevailing westerly winds of 15 to 20 knots, contributing to a steady sea state. Observations from the salvage team confirmed the presence of light smoke emanating from the cargo hold area between bays 35 to 45. No visible flames have been reported at this time, indicating that the fire has been largely contained, though residual smouldering persists within localized hotspots. The vessel remained structurally intact, and there has been no escalation in onboard hazards. Multiple support assets remained deployed to assist with the firefighting, salvage, and logistical operations. A steel tow line has been connected to the stern of the vessel. The tugs 'Advantis Virgo' and 'SCI Panna' remained on standby at the site, ready to engage in firefighting, boundary cooling, or emergency interventions as needed. Both vessels are equipped for immediate response should conditions onboard deteriorate. The 'Water Lily' remained a key logistical platform, facilitating the transfer of salvage personnel, materials, and essential supplies, including food and equipment, between the casualty and support vessels. This logistical support was critical for maintaining 24/7 salvage operations, particularly in view of the extended offshore positioning of the vessel. The situation onboard the 'Wan Hai 503' remained under control but with close operational monitoring. The residual smoke in the midship section indicated the presence of isolated smouldering zones, though active flame presence has not been observed. Boundary cooling operations have been kept on standby. The immediate operational focus remained on continuous towing operations to maintain the safe positioning outside the EEZ, readiness of firefighting and boundary cooling teams onboard the support vessels, and sustaining logistical lines for personnel rotation and material transfer. Salvage teams will continue to monitor hull temperatures and onboard conditions, with further assessments planned as weather permits. The efforts remained aligned with the broader objective of stabilizing the vessel, minimizing environmental risks, and preparing for eventual relocation to a Port of Refuge when feasible.

The 'Ho Bug - E 4' was successfully refloated with a higher tide on July 9 at around 12.55 p.m. The ship was towed to the port of Hvide Sande, where it safely berthed at 2.30 p.m. Early on July 7 the trawler had been fishing for shrimp with two crew members on board 800 meters from the coast when iit drifted ashore amid strong winds. At around 2:30 a.m. the lifeboat 'Emile Robin' from the Rescue Station in Hvide Sande were sent out to the shrimp trawler and quickly shot a line over. The crew then began a long and tough attempt to pull the vessel off, but it was too stuck in the sand, and despite many hours of work, the efforts failed. Shortly before noon, the 'Emile Robin' had to give up and returned to Hvide Sande. A dredger then prepared a channel for the salvage work. The salvage was carried out together with the West Jutland diving company Storm Marine, which had been contracted on the evening of July 8, when there were reports that the vessel was taking on water and there was a risk of the engine room being flooded. After the salvors arrived, they quickly rigged up pumps and equipment so that the trawler could be stabilized. On July 9 at 05:00 a.m.the diving company's construction machinery started loosening the sand around the shrimper, after having obtained the mandatory permit from the Coastal Inspectorate, so that the trawler could be readied to be pulled free, The savlors called in the 4000-hp tug 'Skinfaxe R' from Esbjerg. T owing tackles were thrown aboard, and the actual towing was started on the foremidday. It also had to be ensured that the ships did not come too close to the High Voltage Direct Current cable Viking Link that runs from land just 90 meters further up the coast, which transmits electricity equivalent to the consumption of 1.4 million households between England and Denmark. Fortunately, the wind direction was right, so the trawler could be pulled out south, with the cable facing north, Reports with photo and video: https://jv.dk/varde/drama-paa-stranden-trak-trawler-fri-taet-paa-kabel-med-stroem-til-millioner?teaser-referral=cd41b2b2-8a46-416d-a968-c9b0db553c02-55 https://fiskerforum.dk/strandet-rejetrawler-fri/?_gl=1*x6tlp1*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTgyNjY2Mjk0Ny4xNzUyMTM4NzAw*_ga_Y9J8VY7CKN*czE3NTIxMzg2OTkkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTIxMzg2OTkkajYwJGwwJGgw https://www.tvsyd.dk/varde/kaentret-kutter-atter-fri-b25d3

The 'Shtandard', banned from EU ports, was intercepted by the Coast Guard and gardaí in the early hours of July 9 after docking in a harbour in Co Louth. The vessel is subject to European sanctions imposed following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, preventing it from doing business with EU countries or visiting their ports. The ship drew significant attention on July 7 when it arrived in Killiney Bay off south Dublin and laid anchor a few hundred metres from the shore. Crew members and supplies were ferried from the shore on dinghies. On July 8 the 'Shtandart' was approached by the Irish Naval Service ship 'LÉ Aoibhinn'. which interrogated its captain, Vladimir Martus, over its intentions. He said he had not applied for permission to dock in Ireland as he knew it would be denied. However, he said he may have to dock somewhere soon to take on fresh drinking water. The ship departed Dublin waters around 3 p.m before sailing north. Shortly after midnight it docked at Port Oriel, a small fishing harbour in Clogherhead, County Louth. The Irish Coast Guard had been tracking the movements of the vessel and sent a unit to the scene. A Garda unit also attended. Coast Guard personnel boarded and checked the ship’s papers. The 'Shtandart' departed at 6 a.m. It sailed north and left Irish waters on the afternoon of July 9. Pro-Ukraine groups have accused the Shtandart as operating as a propaganda vessel for the Russian regime. The ship has also been accused of breaching maritime law, including by turning off its transponder signal to hide its movements.