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The 'Wan Hai 503' is going to be towed to the Middle East as the shipping company continued to search for a port of refuge. The vessel has been at sea for 78 days since the fire began on June 9. The move toward the Middle East came after Sri Lanka rejected an application for the vessel to be berthed, while India had, shortly after the fire began, ordered its ports not to accept the vessel. At present, the vessel’s stability, structural integrity, and draft, together with the route assessed using weather-routing software, met the requirements for safe towing. The shipping company Wan Hai. said the process will be closely monitored to ensure a safe and smooth arrival at the designated port of refuge. Last week, Hapag-Lloyd, which had cargo aboard the ship, gave an update putting its position approximately 177 nautical miles from Colombo, Sri Lanka, and close to the Indian EEZ boundary.. For the past few weeks, the salvage reports have indicated that there were no visible flames or signs of fire, although one hold continued to show minor signs of smoldering. Temperatures have also been lowered aboard the ship. Salvors were able to board the ship and undertook the efforts to dewater the holds and engine room. The ship is going to be towed approximately 1,800 nautical miles crossing the Arabian Sea. The UAE has large, deep-water ports that can serve as a refuge. It also has the container handling capabilities to clear the debris from the vessel. After the fire was extinguished, nearly everything on the forward two-thirds of the ship in front of the deck house and bridge had been damaged. A few containers on the stern appeared to have been blocked from the fire by the deckhouse.

Thr "Nacc Poros" was detained on Aug 19, 2025, in thr Fraser Wharves, Vancouver, with ten deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Evidence of basic training Not as required 2) Life saving Appliances - On board training and instructions Lack of training 3) Pollution Prevention - Oil filtering equipment Inoperative The vessel was released again on Aug 21 and left the port enroute to Seattle, where it arrived on Aug 23. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EtUjR7aSP/

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An integrated tug and barge (ITB), operating in the Prince William Sound, suffered a complete connection failure on Jan 11, 2025, at 2.50 a.m. LT, when all four push lines of the 'Krystal Sea' parted during routine transit conditions, leading to a constructive total loss of the barge 'Cordova Provider', valued at $2.9 million, according to a National Transportation Safety Board investigation. After the four lines connecting the tug to the barge suddenly parted, the barge uncoupled and drifted for approximately four hours before grounding on the coast of Axel Lind Island, Alaska at about 06.35 a,m, The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the probable cause of the grounding of the 'Cordova Provider' was due to shock loading that led to the parting of the push lines connecting the barge to the tug The connection system utilized three wedges fitting into recesses within the notch, along with four push lines, two each on port and starboard sides, that were tensioned by winches to secure the vessels together. At the time of the incident, the ITB was operating in seas of 4-6 feet with approximately 35-knot winds on the vessel’s port quarter—conditions that investigators noted were routinely encountered on the vessel’s normal transit route between Whittier, Cordova, and Valdez. The investigation revealed that five days before the casualty, the captain had visually inspected the four push lines and documented no deficiencies. A post-casualty inspection by a technician from a local industrial and maritime supply company determined that the lines were in fair condition with no visible defects, concluding that the lines and soft shackle parted due to exceeding their breaking strength. The investigators believed that after the first push line parted due to shock loading, the remaining three lines experienced a cascading failure as they took up additional strain. However, the NTSB noted it was “undetermined how the first push line that parted was shock loaded”, given that the ITB was operating in familiar conditions with properly rigged lines. The barge was later refloated, towed offshore and disposed of through sinking in deeper water. Report with photo: https://maritime-executive.com/article/ntsb-barge-grounded-in-prince-william-sound-because-atb-s-lines-parted

On Aug 24, the 'Ocean Viking' was attacked by a Corrubia-class patrol boat of the so-called Libyan Coastguard in international waters. Hundreds of shots were fired at the ship, according to SOS Méditerranée, the ship's operator, which also published photos of shell casings and shattered portholes. There were 87 migrnats aboard, rescued between the night of Aug 23 and the morning of Aug 24 — when the Coastguard opened fire. The ship had been asked by the Italian authorities to pause her course to the assigned disembarkation port and search for an additional boat in distress in International waters. While the teams were actively engaged in searching for the boat, a Libyan patrol boat approachhed and unlawfully demanded the ship to leave the area and head north. The information was first given in English, and then in Arabic, with translation by a cultural mediator on board, who informed them from the bridge that the 'Ocean Viking' was leaving the area. However, without any warning or ultimatum, two men aboard the patrol vessel opened fire on the humanitarian ship, unleashing at least 20 relentless minutes of assault gunfire directly at them. During the time of the assault, the patrol vessel circled the 'Ocean Viking', deliberately targeting crew members on the Bridge — the part of the ship where the navigation and steering take place. The attack caused bullet holes at head height, the destruction of multiple antennas, and four broken windows on the Bridge, and several bullets struck and damaged the three RHIBS along with other rescue equipment. While the attack was Underway, the teams from SOS Mediterranée and the IFRC secured the 87 survivors before taking shelter inside the ship. Fortunately, no crew members or survivors on board sustained any injuries. The incident has been confirmed by the Norwegian Central Rescue Service. On board were nine crew members and 111 survivors from previous rescue operations. No one was injured, and the ship suffered minor damage. The ship had rescued 47 migrants, including nine minors, in a recent operation off Libya on the night of Aug 23. Many of them had been fleeing the war in Sudan. Among them were nine unaccompanied minors. The migrants had been taken to safety from a rubber dinghy off the Libyan coast. The 'Ocean Viking' got designated the port of Marina di Carrara as destination. SOS Méditerranée criticized the great distance of the assigned port – around 1,300 kilometers from the rescue site – which meant a transit time of 3,5 days. The Libyan coast guard is funded and equipped by the Italian authorities under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) renewed in 2022 for another five years. The agreement provides financial support, vessels, and training for personnel. The patrol boat, built for the Guardia di Finanza, Italy's militarized police agency, has been donated to Libya. Reports with photos and video: https://www.sosmediterranee.org/sos-med-libyan-attack/ https://www.nicematin.com/faits-divers/un-acte-scandaleux-et-inacceptable-le-navire-ambulance-ocean-viking-victime-d-une-attaque-armee-pardes-garde-cotes-libyens-999239

On Aug 19, Cameroonian authorities removed the 'Sky White' from the national ship list. The reasons for this removal were illicit activities. The ship, registered in Cameroonian registers since Feb 2024 as a fishing vessel, was boarded off the coast of the Canary Islands on Aug 14 with more than three tons of cocaine packaged in 80 packages. The operation was carried out through joint action by the Spanish, American, and Moroccan navies. Five crew members were subsequently arrested. The 'Sky White' had been under international surveillance since 2024 for suspected links to a trafficking network operating out of Morocco.

On Aug 26 at 3 a.m. the 'MSC World Europa' left Naples again en route to Messina. The ship had reached the port on Aug 25 thanks to a partially restored propulsion system. The Coast Guard's MRCC in Civitavecchia had been constantly monitoring the situation,, maintaining direct contact with the ship and the owner.A thorough technical inspection by specialized company technicians was carried out as soon as the ship reached its scheduled port of call. A towing operations would have lasted between 8 and 9 hours, with an arrival in Naples estimated by 9 p.m. After docking, the guests were disembarked and embarked.

In the trial against the master of the 'Eagle S', Captain Stig Sundberg, chairman of the Helsinki Shipmasters' Association, doubted that the defendants did not notice that the anchor was dragging on the seabed. He believes that an anchor dragging on the seabed makes so much noise that it is difficult not to register it. According to Sundberg it is very strange that none of the crew noticed that the anchor had been dragged along the seabed for almost a hundred kilometers. According to Sundberg, the anchor falling on the port side would also have caused the ship to pull to one side.The ship's captain Davit Vadatchkoria and two of the mates face two and a half years in prison on suspicion of cutting five submarine cables in the Gulf of Finland. The captain denies all charges, and his defense attorney Tommi Heinonen believes that natural forces caused the anchor to fall into the sea. The defense explained that the anchor may have come loose without anyone on the crew being involved by the fact that the anchor windlass was worn out. The prosecutors believe that the three defendants knew about the deficiencies, and assessed that the captain is the one responsible for ensuring that the anchor should have been in a seaworthy condition. It is highly unusual for a person in charge not to conduct a thorough examination of the condition of the ship before setting out on the water. The trial regarding the 'Eagle S' continues on Aug 27.

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The 'Wenatchee', serving on the route between Seattle and Bainbridge Island, had to bely taken out of service due to mechanical issues, experiencing problems with two of its four drive motors on Aug 15, 2025, shortly after 10 a.m., while docking at Seattle’s Colman Dock. The ferry had recently rejoined the fleet in July after a 22-month conversion to a hybrid-electric system at Vigor Marine's Seattle shipyard. The issue was not tied to the vessel’s hybrid-electric power system, but was related to having a ship out for 22 months and then commissioning and getting back in service. The vessel was moved to Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island for further inspections. The problem may be linked to control system communication wires, which may have caused intermittent instability. Technicians of WSF were looking at those wires and how that signaling happens, in order to repair it and get the vessel back in operation. The service on the route continued uninterrupted, with the ferries 'Walla Walla' and 'Tacoma' filling in.

On Aug 25, the humanitarian organisation SOS Méditerranée issued an accusation, alleging a "deliberate" and "unlawful" attack by the so-called Libyan Coast Guard against the 'Ocean Viking' while it was conducting rescue operations in international maritime zones near Libya. The vessel was intercepted by a Libyan patrol boat, which ordered them to move north, ignoring Italy's authorization allowing them to remain in the area to continue their rescue mission. SOS Méditerranée reported that without warning, two men on board the patrol boat opened fire on the humanitarian vessel, unleashing 20 minutes of incessant gunfire. While no injuries were reported, "everyone on board feared for their lives." The attack caused significant damage to the ship's bridge, including bullet impacts at head height, the destruction of several antennas, the shattering of four windows, and damage to the fast rescue boats, as well as to other humanitarian equipment. At the time of the attack, there were 87 migrants on board, who were rescued over the weekend and found refuge on board thanks to personnel from SOS Méditerranée and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Following the incident, the MV 'Ocean Viking' issued a distress signal and alerted the NATO, requesting protection and assistance,. The promised assistance from an Italian Navy vessel never materialized. The NGO's director of operations, Soazic Dupuy, has denounced this event as "an outrageous and unacceptable act" that demonstrates a "deliberate and targeted attack against our crew and our rescue capabilities." He also emphasized that this is not an "isolated case" and criticized the Libyan Coast Guard's "long history of reckless behaviour." He demanded a thorough investigation into the events and that those responsible for these life-threatening attacks be brought to justice and the immediate end of all European cooperation with Libya due to its behaviour on the high seas.

During the departure of the 'Superspped 2' on Aug 21, 2025, en route from Larvik to Hirtshals, the suspended deck on the ferry ​​was suddenly raised before all the cars had left. Several cars sustained damage. Passengers reported the problem by honking their horns, and the suspended deck eventually stopped. Cars suffered minor damages such as scratches and scrapes, other were damaged significantly when pressed against the deck above. It was not ruled out that more passengers may have been affected. The incident has been reported to the Norwegian Maritime Directorate by the Color Line. It arrived within the deadline, The Norwegian Maritime Authority concluded that the incident was due to human or procedural error and investigated the matter further. The shipping company Color Line stated that the indident would be thoroughly reviewed in the upcoming audit, Report with photos and video: https://www.nrk.no/vestfoldogtelemark/color-line-ulykke_-bilen-ble-presset-mot-taket-pa-fergen-1.17541871 https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/KM0Lx5/torunn-skottevik-60-opplevde-at-hengedekket-paa-color-line-fergen-ble-hevet

The 'Mediterranea' was detained in Trapani under the Piantedosi Decree. After rescuing ten migrants, the ship ignored the Italian authorities' instructions regarding the disembarkation port, which should have been Genoa. On Aug 23, the 'Mediterranea' was near Pantelleria when it decided to head for Trapani to disembark the migrants. This maneuver prompted the relevant authorities to intervene and order an administrative detention. According to law enforcement authorities, this measure was necessary to ensure compliance with Italian regulations. The authorities have emphasized the importance of adhering to the guidelines for disembarkation ports established for reasons of security and public order. Humanitarian organizations criticized this measure, pointing out the risk that migrants may not receive the necessary assistance and that the situation in the Mediterranean could further deteriorate. The operator Mediterranea Saving Humans expressed its regret at the decision.

Police have launched an investigation into the allision with power lines in Franeker. Two skippers have been identified as suspects. The police examined, among other things, the vessel's technical condition, and also looked at the permits. Witnesses and the skippers themselves were also being interviewed. It was still unknown whether a criminal offense has been committed. The on-site investigation cannot yet be fully completed because the surrounding area had not been cleared. The municipality of Waadhoeke has issued a restricted area ban for the area around the damaged power lines in Franeker. The ban is in effect until the high-voltage pylons have been stabilized and the area has been declared safe again. The restricted area ban did not apply to employees of emergency services, utilities, and support services, people involved in the repair work, or business owners with explicit permission from the municipality. Getting a 400-ton crane on site took longer than initially anticipated. Currently, the last of the track plates were being laid to position the crane. Once this has been done, the crane can be hooked up to the pylon for stabilization at 7:00 p.m. Then the danger of the high-voltage pylon toppling will have passed. TenneT expected the area to be reopened later this evening of Aug 26.

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The captain of the 'MSC Jubilee IX' pleaded not guilty on Aug 25 to operating the container ship while under influence when sailing into the Port of Seattle on Aug 20. Oleh Danylin, 48, a Ukrainian national, appeared in the King County District Court, and a judge determined there was probable cause to charge the Master with the gross misdemeanour. Court records showed that investigators had to speak to Capt Danylin before he responded. The Master was reported denied drinking alcohol but said he had drunk mouthwash 10 minutes earlier. He added that drinking alcohol was against his company’s rules. Capt Danylin agreed to take a sobriety test but according to documents performed “so poorly” he was asked to stop for his own safety. A breath test administered by the Coast Guard registered a 0.24% blood alcohol content, while two later tests Washington State Patrol investigator showed a 0.25% blood alcohol level. The legal limit for boating in the State of Seattle is 0.08% blood alcohol content. The District Court judge found there was probable cause to charge the Master with the gross misdemeanour and pretrial hearings have been scheduled for Aug 27. His former ship berthed in Prince Rupert on Aug 26.

The 'Falkor Too' had to interrupt its scientific mission during the first days of the expedition "Visualizing the Depths off Uruguay" off Uruguay due to a technical failure and returned to the port of Montevideo on Aug 25, 2025. The incident occurred with the A-frame structure, used to handle underwater equipment and heavy loads.While the A-frame was being raised from its storage position to a vertical position, it stopped working. No one was injured. The device was, however, key to the mission’s development. Once the problem has been resolved, the vessel will resume scientific work at “point 3” of the 32 planned for the campaign with the least possible impact.

On Aug 25, 2025, at 2.30 p.m. a major power outage occurred in Leeuwarden and the surrounding area after a crane on a barge of Jongema Transport, pushed by the 'Maranatha', allided with a high-voltage power line near Herbaijum. The barge that caused the damage was not connected to TenneT. It was moored in pos. 53° 11' N 005° 31' E. One power line was completely severed and a second was severely damaged. As a result, the entire connection between Herbaijum and Lauwersmeer was down, and the Schenkenschans high-voltage substation was de-energized. The damage has left an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 households and businesses without electricity. Several emergency vehicles attended on site. The power outage triggered a chain reaction of incidents. Several people became trapped in elevators and had to be rescued by the fire department. Firefighters were deployed on Oosterkade, Fonteinland, Reinder Buysingweg, and Stadionplein, among other locations. The Menaam fire brigade had to be deployed to Leeuwarden to assist the already occupied Leeuwarden firefighters. Bridges could no longer be closed due to the outage, causing traffic congestion. Ultimately, the province decided to keep all remaining bridges closed for the duration of the outage. The railway bridge over the Van Harinxmakanaal could no longer be fully closed, resulting in a prolonged train service. Passengers were transported by buses and taxis to Grou-Jirnsum and Akkrum. A technician manually closed the bridge. Train service resumed around 6 p.m. Many shops were forced to close, including all shops at Stadionplein. The municipality canceled all appointments, and the NHL University of Applied Sciences was forced to close. Many companies sent their employees home. In parts of Leeuwarden, the mobile network has been down. As a result, people have no internet connection on their phones. TenneT disconnected and grounded the entire connection to reroute the power, which was expected to be completed between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. The 110 kV Schenkenschans substation has been working again since 8:30 p.m., and around 8:45 p.m.., all customers were successfully reconnected by Liander, meaning everyone had power again. Liander could then gradually reconnect all connections to the power grid. TenneT reported on its website that it would take until approximately between 11:00 p.m. and midnight before the connection is secured and rerouted. Liander could then begin gradually reconnecting its customers. Currently, approximately 25,000 connections are still without power. A temporary solution has been found for the outage, which has restored power to the affected areas. However, the high-voltage connection from Franeker has not yet been restored. As a precaution, the area around the high-voltage pylons near the Van Harinxmakanaal canal near Franeker has been evacuated. A high-voltage pylon was damaged by the collision with the high-voltage cables. There was a risk that the mast will fall, damaging other masts in the area. A section of the ring road in Franeker was closed off, including a gas station and car wash. Furthermore, train service between Franeker and Harlingen will be suspended, as the railway line runs along this closed section of the ring road. All access roads and cycle paths to the evacuated area were closed over a total length of 1.3 kilometers, The work to stabilize the damaged high-voltage pylon was taking longer. Therefore, the evacuated area could not be released by the end of the morning of Aug 26. The crane that was supposed to stabilize the high-voltage pylon has to cross a dike that is not suitable for this heavy transport and therefore had to be transported in two parts. After the arrival, the crane had to be reassembled, before the work could begin. The Municipality of Waadhoeke has opened a phone number for residents and business owners with questions about the situation: 0517 - 380 380. Reports with photos: https://112fryslan.nl/schip-met-kraan-vaart-tegen-hoogspanningslijn-grote-stroomstoring-in-leeuwarden/ https://nos.nl/artikel/2579901-schip-vaart-tegen-hoogspanningskabels-25-000-friese-huishoudens-zonder-stroom https://www.hardnieuws.nl/friesland/franeker/schip-veroorzaakt-grote-stroomstoring-duizenden-mensen-getroffen-kiesterzijl-franeker-65808.html https://omroepzilt.nl/nieuws/algemeen/112/schip-vaart-tegen-stroomkabels-bij-franeker-en-veroorzaakt-stroomstoring-in-leeuwarden/ https://fryslanveilig.nl/meldingen/aanvaring-hoogspanningsverbinding-van-harinxmakanaal-stroomstoring-leeuwarden-en