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In the port of Split, the ferry 'Petar Hektorović' (IMO: 8702446) broke loose during a violent storm on the morning of July 7, 2025, and allided with two nearby vessels. The force of the impact caused one of them, the large tourist excursion vessel 'Krubna Mora', to sink. The incident occurred during a fierce weather event that struck Split and its surroundings around 9 a.m., bringing torrential rain, hail, and powerful winds. The mooring lines of the 'Petar Hektorović' snapped under the pressure of strong winds. The ferry began to drift through the harbour, first striking the 'Krilo', before slamming into the large tourist boat within minutes. It hit the boat so hard it started sinking immediately. A man had to jump out to escape. Only the superstructure of the boat remained above the water, but despite the severity of the allision, there were no reports of serious injuries. Since the "Kruna mora" was moored alongside the passenger m/v "Voyage" at the time of the accident, the latter also sustained damage to the upper deck area on the starboard side, where the ship's railing was also torn off and the glass in the ship's saloon was broken. The owner of the "Kruna mora" was ordered by LK Split to prepare for the removal of the ship, and for this purpose he hired a diving team to inspect the underwater damage on the vessel. The captain and crew of the 'Petar Hektorović' dropped both anchors to stabilize the ship and prevent further damage within the port. Emergency services were deployed to the scene. The full extent of damage to the 'Krilo' and 'Petar Hektorović, 'which was dented and breached at the starboard side stern and suffered abrasions at starboard side, has yet to be determined. An investigation has been launched into the incident, and the ferry was banned from sailing. Reports with photos and video: https://www.croatiaweek.com/ferry-collision-in-split-leaves-one-tourist-boat-sunk/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLZ8t9jbGNrAtny3WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe_3g7RMyGURMzwZIax1IjkEjT5IUsP2Je0yWj4L4ejA6kfuf-pnZx38pi6p4_aem_KzUSl_nOa08gGjXmUxrKVQ#google_vignette https://net.hr/danas/vijesti/oglasila-se-jadrolinija-nakon-nesrece-pukli-su-konopi-zapovjednik-je-brzo-reagirao-d780635d-5bd5-11f0-be08-9600040c8f8e https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=234&v=bPqOSXLuai8&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fshipwrecklog.com%2F&source_ve_path=MTM5MTE3LDIzODUx https://www.morski.hr/hektorovicu-izrecena-zabrana-plovidbe/

The Kerala High Court has ordered the conditional arrest of the 'MSC Akiteta II' over compensation claims arising from the sinking of the 'MSC Elsa 3', which had allegedly caused widespread environmental and economic damage (State of Kerala v MSC Akiteta II & ors). The Justice MA Abdul Hakhim passed the interim order on an admiralty suit filed by the Kerala government seeking a compensation of Rs9,531 crore. The ship is currently anchored at Kerala's Vizhinjam and within the jurisdiction of the High Court. In its plaint, the State invoked Section 4 of the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017, to seek compensation, including Rs8,626.12 crores for pollution damage, Rs378.48 crores for environmental restoration, and Rs526.51 crores for economic losses suffered by fishermen and coastal communities, amounting to a total maritime claim of Rs9,531.11 crores, with interest on the entire sum. The State submitted that its claim arose due to the environmental damage, economic loss to fisherfolk and government expenditure on containment and clean up of the shores and informed the Court that relief payments and free rations had been issued to over 1 lakh affected families. The government submitted that the 'MSC Akiteka II' is within the Court's jurisdiction but was at risk of leaving Indian waters imminently and therefore, the Court should invoke Section 5(1)(b) read with Section 5(2) of the Admiralty Ac and order the immediate arrest of the vessel. The Court observed that the documents on record established a prima facie case, showing that the two vessels were sister ships and that MSC had substantial control over both. The Court noted that the continued presence of the 'MSC Akiteta II' within its jurisdiction gave it authority under Sections 4 and 5 of the Admiralty Act to pass a conditional order of arrest. Accordingly, the Court ordered the ship to be detained until the owners deposited Rs9,531 crore or provided adequate security. Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd was directed to execute the arrest and ensure safe custody of the vessel. The Court also clarified that the order would not interfere with the loading or unloading of cargo. The matter will be heard next on July 10, 2025. This is the third MSC vessel to be detained by the Court in connection with the sinking of the 'MSC Elsa 3'.

The 'Serenade of the Seas' has returned to Vancouver just two hours after setting sail, with undisclosed technical issues having a significant impact on her current sailing. The ship was to have departed Vancouver on July 6, 2025 for a 7-night Inside Passage sailing in Alaska. The ship already left the port a bit later than originally scheduled, but then turned back after just two hours and as of the afternoon and has remained in Vancouver since. The ship appears to be having engine difficulties, but the passengers were not being permitted off to explore the city. No safety systems have been impacted. Already on the last cruise, the 'Serenade of the Seas' had to skip a call at Icy Strait Point as well as a day of scenic cruising so the issues could be worked on. Speed restrictions from a technical issue onboard were behind the difficulty, though the exact nature of the technical issue was not disclosed. The Royal Caribbean did not notify guests aboard the ship’s July 6 departure of any anticipated itinerary changes or other adjustments to their sailing. The 'Serenade of the Seas' had an ETA in Sitka as of July 8 at 11:30 a.m. It was hoped the ship may be able to sail an adjusted itinerary and guests will be informed as soon as plans are confirmed.

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) announced that it was taking action through its General Directorate of Seafarers (DGGM) to protect the labour rights of the crew of the 'N 35'. which was detained by the Navy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on June 13, 2025. The Bolivarian National Armed Forces (BNAF) of the Chavista regime intercepted the vessel in waters that Venezuela considers its own, while it was allegedly conducting scientific surveys. Due to doubts about its true intentions and the possibility that it was conducting espionage, the vessel, along with its crew, was placed in preventive custody. The General Directorate of Seafarers (GDoS) of the Panama Maritime Authority has taken action to safeguard the labour rights of the nine crew members. The AMP demanded that the ship owners fulfill their responsibilities to the crew and has been monitoring all actions taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIRE) in this regard. The Department of Maritime Labor Affairs of the DGGM obtained a court appearance for the MIRE to meet with the family of one Panamanian crew member, and the national coordinator of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), Vladimir Small Ortiz. The vessel's operators have confirmed that they have provided legal assistance to the arrested crew, because diplomatic relations between Venezuela and Panama were reestablished on June 19 and will be effective starting this week, when the personnel return to their offices. The AMP hopes that, with the regularization of these international ties, official information will be obtained from the crew members and the proceedings against them. The vessel's flag state, the Republic of Panama, is committed to ensuring compliance with national and international regulations protecting the labour and social rights of all seafarers on board the 'N 35'.

arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage 07.07.25

On July 4, 2025, passengers were forgotten on the 'Peter Pan', serving between Trelleborg and Świnoujście. At 11 p.m. it was announced over the vessel's loudspeakers that after a journey of about seven hours, they were about to arrive in the port of Świnoujście. The passengers returned to the car deck, which until then had been locked during the crossing. The passengers on car deck 1 were then forgotten on the deck. The ramp to the deck above – and to the exit – was closed. After an hour, people started to get restless. Some tried to get help and took the stairs up to the upper decks. First they couldn't find any of the crew. Eventually they realised that they had been forgotten, and that the ship had started loading new cars for the return journey. Finally, a passenger found a receptionist. They were then told that they had been forgotten. An officer then came down to car deck 1. Passengers also notified the port authority in Świnoujście who called the police. After that, all the cars were unloaded. According to the port office in Świnoujście, the crew was tested for alcohol, with negative results.

The fishing vessel ' Sr. Fernando II', with 16 crew members on board, smashed into the bow of the the 'Peñafrancia VI' in a head-on collision off Lucena City in Quezon province on July 3, 2025, at around 7 a.m. The ferry was carrying 82 passengers and 18 crew members when the accident occurred minutes after departing from the Talao-Talao Port. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Lucena immediately responded to the incident and ordered the ferry to return to the port for investigations. The Coast Guard assisted in disembarking the passengers and unloading cargoes from the ship at the port of Talao-Talao. They were transferred to the 'Penafrancia IX' for medical checks and cargo assessment. All affected people on both ships were found safe and in good condition. The ferry sustained damage to its starboard bow and ramp, while the fishing vessel had suffered bow damage, There was no threat of an oil spill. The fishing vessel, en route from Tayabas City, made a steering error causing it to divert towards the approaching ferry. The owners of both vessels have reached a settlement. Reports with photo and video: https://www.newsflare.com/video/762496/fishing-vessel-smashes-into-packed-ferry-in-the-philippines?origin=newsflare-picks https://tnt.abante.com.ph/2025/07/03/pampasaherong-barko-bangkang-pangisda-nagsalpukan-sa-lucena-port/news/

O July 7, 2025, a around 9 p.m., the 'Ozean-SD 9' with two crew members on board got its propulsion fouled by a net which got entangled in the propeller on the Outer Elbe. The fishermen notfied the MRCC of the DGzRS in Bremen. The shrimper was disabled and adrift approximately five nautical miles off Cuxhaven. Attempts by another fishing vessel to take the ship in tow failed due to lines that did not hold. The Cuxhaven-based lifeboat 'Anneliese Kramer' was alerted and immediately set course for the stricken vessel. Once on site, the crew established a towing connection. Amid a northwesterly wind of five Beaufort they towed the shrimp boat safely to Cuxhaven. Report with photo: https://www.seenotretter.de/aktuelles/seenotfaelle/seenotretter-im-einsatz-fuer-manoevrierunfaehigen-kutter-auf-der-aussenelbe

The death toll from the sinking of the 'Tunu Pratama Jaya' has risen to 10 on July 8, while 30 passengers were saved and 25 others were still missing accirdubg to the Search and Rescue Office in Bali. Two of the victims were recovered on the morning.The SAR efforts on July 8 would include underwater operations involving several divers and vessels equipped with underwater detection technology. The surface searches were still ongoing, using ships and rigid inflatable boats. Aerial searches were also being conducted.

The dismantling of the 'Thanh Hung 06', which had run aground on Feb 26, 2023, en route from Nhon Trach (Dong Nai Province) to Cam Ranh Port (Khanh Hoa Province) after a rudder failure in the waters off Phuoc Dinh Commune, Khanh Hoa Province, has commenced as of July 7, 2025. The ship had become a popular spot for travel enthusiasts in recent times, but due to the ship's long-term deterioration, local authorities have posted warning signs, prohibiting residents and tourists from approaching the vessel, which had been severely damaged. On April 14, 2025, the Civil Judgment Enforcement Office of Thuan Nam District (formerly Ninh Thuan Province) issued a decision to hand the ship over to the auction winner for dismantling and removal. Since mid-June 2025, the remaining fuel was removed to prevent pollution of the marine environment. The ship's dismantling and salvage will be carried out in stages, ensuring safety and without environmental impact. Reports with photos: https://soha.vn/can-canh-truc-vot-tau-ma-mac-can-tung-la-diem-check-in-o-khanh-hoa-198250708144550064.htm https://www.vietnam.vn/es/thao-do-truc-vot-tau-hon-4-500-tan-mac-can-tung-gay-sot https://vietnamnet.vn/en/ghost-ship-in-vietnam-how-a-stranded-vessel-became-a-tourist-hotspot-2381185.html https://baodauthau.vn/ninh-thuan-ban-dau-gia-tau-thanh-hung-06-voi-gia-khoi-diem-hon-10-ty-dong-post166720.html

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arrived Alang anchorage 07.07.25

The case against the two skippers of the 'Tiger' and the water taxi 'Stormlooper' will start on July 8, 2025, in the court in Leeuwarden. The Public Prosecution Service states that both skippers, a 35-year-old man from Harlingen and a 49-year-old resident of Terschelling, were sailing too fast when the ships were in collision on the early morning of Oct 21, 2022, in the Schuitengat near Terschelling. The water taxi with seven people on board sank. A 46-year-old man from Sexbierum, a 57-year-old man from Leeuwarden and a 49-year-old man from Tjalleberd in the municipality of Heerenveen died. A fourth passenger, a 12-year-old boy, is still missing. Four others were injured. The 'Tiger', with 21 passengers and six crew members on board, took on water, but was able to reach Harlingen safely.The Public Prosecution Service accused both of manslaughter and causing serious bodily harm. The wives of the men from Tjalleberd and Sexbierum – one of them is also the mother of the missing boy – will exercise their right to speak during the criminal case. The son of the man from Tjalleberd will also read a victim statement. The family of the victim from Leeuwarden is not present at the court. Reports with photos and video: https://lc.nl/friesland/terschelling/Een-vreselijke-dag-44161559.html https://www.omropfryslan.nl/nl/nieuws/1173672/contact-tussen-tiger-en-stormloper-voor-aanvaring-geeft-geen-antwoord-op-vraag-over-toedracht https://nos.nl/artikel/2449249-brandaris-hier-tiger-fatale-aanvaring-bij-terschelling-was-enorme-klap

The Coast Guard Station San Diego interdicted seven suspected migrants aboard a 20-foot vessel approximately 7.5 miles west of the Sunset Cliffs on July 7. At 12:37 a.m., Coast Guard Sector San Diego watch-standers received a call from San Diego Lifeguards for a disabled vessel reporting it had been stranded for several hours. The 'David Duren' was diverted to the vessel to investigate. The boarding team discovered seven people aboard the boat , two of whom were minors. Four of the seven individuals had identification, six claimed Mexican nationality, and one claimed Chilean nationality. All of them were taken into custody. The obat and the suspected migrants were transported to Ballast Point to be transferred to the custody of Imperial Beach Border Patrol. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4236207/coast-guard-interdicts-7-aliens-75-miles-west-of-sunset-cliffs-calif/

The Koblenz public prosecutor's office has started investigating the captains of the 'Elegant Lady' for the suspicion of endangering shipping traffic after the allision on July 2, which caused property damage of approximately 2.5 million euros. Five people were slightly injured, According to the preliminary assessment by the appointed expert, a technical defect is currently assumed. The high temperature in the engine room was said to have caused a failure of the shared power supply for the rudder propeller systems, which may have led to a loss of control of the ship. The first ships have now passed through the damaged St. Aldegund Moselle lock heading upstream. First, a 105-meter-long motorized cargo vessel loaded with iron ore was locked through, heading toward Dillingen upon the Saar, followed by several other ships, which passedthrough the lock in emergency operation. There have been no changes at the gate, and therte was optimism that this will continue until the new gate is completed. On the morning of July 8, a diver was sent to the lock gate for inspections. That could happen at the end of August or in September. There were still around 20 ships in front of the lock, waiting to be locked in upstream direction. So far, around 47 ships have been locked in the other direction. Passenger ships can also use the lock without guests on board. It is currently unclear when this restriction will be lifted.

The efforts to sell the 'Matthew' were continuing after eight men were jailed for a total of 129 years on July 4, 2025. The ship, which remained tied up in Passage West, has cost the state over nine million Euro to crew and maintain, with the engines running for almost two years now. A preferred bidder has been identified, but there was an extremely large amount of regulation to adhere to with the Marine surveying office in terms of adhering to that legislation and working through the embassies in Colombia, with the flag station Panama, to ensure to get all the regulatory compliance before the vessel can be disposed of.

Two employees of the company Barge & Boats Services, along with a third diver, were arrested by the Civil Guard in the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria while transporting a 60-kilogram shipment of cocaine aboard the "Urquiola Mendi". They were approached by a team of Benemérita officers from a SEMAR patrol boat on July 3, 2025. The Civil Guard boarded the vessel in the waters of the Port, near the Santa Catalina dock. The three people on the barge were taken to court and remanded in custody pending trial. For months, the Civil Guard had been monitoring the suspects' movements, gathering information, and establishing a surveillance system. The detainees have been brought before a court and remanded in custody pending a court hearing. The company itself had raised the alarm about the irregular activities being carried out on one of its vessels for over a year. These individuals, in addition to being arrested, have been immediately dismissed by the company, which has also notified its clients and suppliers of the events, disassociating itself from any illegal activity carried out by these individuals. Report with photos: https://www.puentedemando.com/golpe-de-la-guardia-civil-a-una-falua-de-servicio-del-puerto-de-las-palmas-con-60-kilos-de-cocaina/

During a salvage operation, coordinated by the JRCC Tahiti successfully refloated the 'Nerio', which had run aground after it broke off from its mooring in the southern part of Fakarava. After initial unsuccessful attempts, the joint efforts of municipal services, private contractors, and local stakeholders prevented the total loss of the yacht, which on July 4, 2025, shortly after 7:30 p.m.,, contacted the JRCC Tahiti after grounding in the southern anchorage area of ​​Fakarava. With the night already falling, the JRCC first ensured that the two people on board were safe on the boat, before organizing an assistance operation the following morning, The refloating operation began on July 5. Initially, the nautical resources of the Tetamanu guesthouse were mobilized, but proved insufficient to refloat the 22-meter monohull. The municipality of Fakarava then deployed its municipal launch, accompanied by a poti marara, to provide assistance. Despite several attempts, the yacht still could not be freed. The JRCC then connected the responders with the company Raiatea Carénage Services to prepare a new operation. On July 6, the municipality of Fakarava once again responded by deploying its municipal launch and barge. Thanks to the advice of the Raiatea Carénage Services, the support of the catamaran 'Roccatea ', and the combined efforts of the teams, the 'Nerio' was finally refloated and safely anchored. Report with photos: https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/polynesie/tahiti/polynesie-francaise/sauvetage-du-voilier-nerio-a-fakarava-une-cooperation-exemplaire-evite-le-pire-1602765.html

The 'Visby', sailing between Visby and Oskarshamn, which was supposed to depart from Visby on July 8, 2025, at 07.30 a.m., was delayed due to a technical fault. This was stated by the opererator Destination Gotland. After troubleshooting, the ship finally departed at 08.18 a.m.

On July 7, 2025, at 12.45 a.m. a 66 year old pilot was seriously injured when fell bacl six meters down from a rope ladder when he climbed onto another ship from the 'Raan' of the Belgian Pilotage Service. Several ambulances and police units arrived at the scene as a matter of urgency. Due to the seriousness of the injury, a trauma helicopter was also called in. It landed on Boulevard Bankert in Flushing . The man was then taken by ambulance to the hospital in Goes under the supervision of a trauma doctor. He was later taken to the University Hospital in Antwerp. There he is still in critical condition. The exact cause of the accident was still being investigated by the Dutch Research Council. Report with photo: https://www.omroepzeeland.nl/nieuws/17607957/man-66-in-kritieke-toestand-in-ziekenhuis-na-zes-meter-hoge-val-op-loodsboot