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The 'Pon' was detained on April 29, 2025, in Pozzallo with 19 deficiencies, nine of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Structural conditions - Asbestos containing materials Not properly maintained 2) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting divisions Not as required 3) Fire safety - Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations Not as required 4) Fire safety - Fire prevention structural integrity Not as required 5) Emergency system - Emergency lighting, batteries and switches Inoperative 6) Emergency system - Fire drills Lack of training 7) Water/Weathertight - Ventilators, air pipes and casings Not as required 8)) Labour conditions - Provisions quantity Insufficient 9) Labour conditions - Water, pipes and tanks Damaged The vessel was released again on May 16 and permitted a single voyage to the Tuzla shipyard area for permanent repairs with an ETA as of May 20. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The Philippine Coast Guard rescued four Norwegian nationals from the 'Nora Simrad', which was found drifting in waters off Cabugao Bay, Virac, Catanduanes, on May 17, 2025., after the Coast Guard Station Catanduanes had received a distress call and launched an SAR operation. Initial attempts to establish radio communication with the yacht were unsuccessful, which prompted Coast Guard District Bicol to coordinate with the Philippine Air Force's Tactical Operations Group 5 for aerial surveillance of the area. A joint operation, involving the Special Operations Unit Bicol, Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol, Coast Guard Medical Station Bicol, Coast Guard Nursing Service Sub-unit Bicol and Civil Relations Group Bicol. was necessary due to the sailboat's intermittent communication and limited visibility conditions. After locating the vessel through direct communication and aerial surveillance, the Coast Guard dispatched the tug 'Iriga' from Legazpi Port to conduct a towing operation. The crew members received medical evaluation upon arrival at the port of Catanduanes and were reported to be in good health. Reports with photos: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/05/18/2444002/pcg-rescues-4-norwegians-yacht-drifting-catanduanes https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/946523/4-norwegians-rescued-after-yacht-drifts-in-catanduanes-waters/story/#goog_rewarded

The 'Kriti I' was prepared to leave the dock of Eleusis for its final voyage, bound for the scrapyard in Turkey, following the'Kriti II', which already headed to the breakers in March. On May 18, the ship was taken in tow by the tug 'Protug 85-1' (IMO: 9995935) with an ETA at Aliaga as of May 21. The ship was sold for scrap along with the sister ship on March 7, 2025, thus ending a 28-year career in Greek coastal shipping. The 'Kriti I' had been decommissioned in the Gulf of Elefsina since October 7, 2024. It had purchased en bloc with the 'Kriti II' by the ANEK LINES in May 1996 and launched on the Patras - Igoumenitsa - Ancona route in June 1997. At that time, they were the largest RoPax ferries in the Adriatic. Report with photos and video: https://www.chaniaships.com/post/%CF%83%CE%B1%CE%BB%CF%80%CE%AC%CF%81%CE%B5%CE%B9-%CE%B3%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CF%84%CE%BF-%CF%84%CE%B5%CE%BB%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%AF%CE%BF-%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%85-%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BE%CE%AF%CE%B4%CE%B9-%CF%84%CE%BF-%CE%BA%CF%81%CE%B7%CF%84%CE%B7-%CE%B9?fbclid=IwY2xjawKX2LJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHidM-S3_HUrPzzl8t2hWMMmG2Lj8ElO7_0EVvXJbmUnNWK2W50Ux1C3eDMAD_aem_W47kwuKDpupqNItGO1ZlPQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xNQbjxWAm0

The 'Isle of Cumbrae', serving on the route Largs-umbrae, suffered a technical issue on May 17. As a consequence, the scheduled departures from Largs at 09:30 a.m. and from Cumbrae at 09:45 a.m. had to be cancelled. The sailings of the 'Loch Shira' were unaffected by the mishap.

The sailboat 'Mayavi' was disabled and arifted on the early morning of May 18, in the Strait of Gibraltar after a fishing net had got caught in its propeller.The 'Salvamar Enif' was mobilized to assist by the CCS Tarifa of Salvamento Maritimo. It took the yacht in tow and safely pulled it to the port of Barbate.

A total of 26 North African migrants, 25 men and one woman, were rescued on May 18 by the 'Salvamar Spica' approximately 74 kilometers off the coast of Cabo de Gata (Almería). At around 10:10 a.m., the Almería coordination center of Salvamento Marítimo received a warning from a Frontex aircraft alerting them to the presence of this precarious vessel. Controllers contacted the vessels in the area, after which the s/y 'Crystal Eyes' (MMSI: 235023502) diverted and confirmed the presence of the boat. Meanwhile, the Frontex aircraft continued flying over the area to update the vessel's position. Finally, at around 2:30 p.m., the "Salvamar Spica" picked up the occupants of the boat and transported them to the port of Almería, where they arrived at around 5:30 p.m.

On the night of May 18, the departure of a migrant boat was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez, which deployed the 'Abeille Normandie' to monitor the boat. During the monitoring, the overloaded boat broke up. The CROSS immediately broadcast a Mayday Relay message, and the tug crew launched three speedboats to rescue the occupants. The vessel was supported by British assets: the lifeboat 'RNLI 13-07' ((MMSI: 235106574)) from Dungeness, the Border Force patrol boat 'Ranger' (MMSI: 232696000) and a British aircraft present in the area, which responded to the CROSS message. At the same time, the CROSS deployed the French Navy's Dauphin helicopter based in Le Touquet with a medical team from the SMUR maritime de Boulogne-sur-Mer pm bpard- Once on site, the Dauphin hoisted the medical team aboard the 'Abeille Normandie' and searched for any other survivors. The tug's crew rescued 50 people, the RNLI's resources rescued two people, and the 'Ranger' rescued nine people. All castaways were transferred aboard the 'Abeille Normandie'. During its search of the area, the helicopter located an unresponsive person in the water. The RNLI's resources recovered and transferred him aboard the tug, where he was treated and declared deceased by the medical team. Among those rescued were a child and his mother. who were suffering from hypothermia and medevaced by the Dauphin helicopter to Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital, where they were treated. The rescued migrants were dropped off at Boulogne-sur-Mer dock and taken into care by shore based rescue services. A total of 62 people were rescued and taken into care by government services. Two of these people were airlifted to Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital, and one person died.

The "Filikci 3" was detained in Burgas on April 24, 2025, with 12 deficiencies, eight of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Enodorsement by flagstate Missing 2) Certificate & Doc - Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc Missing 3) Certificate & Doc - Minimum safe manning doc Not as required 4) Dangerous goods - Stowage/Segregation.... Not properly stowed 5) Pollution Prevention - Oil filtering equipment Not as required 6) Cargo operations - Other (Cargo) Other 7) Safety of navigation - Charts Missing 8)) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Missing The vessel was released again on May 15 and left the port en route to Izmit, where it arrived on May 17. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The 'Vida Loca' with four German crew members on board got in distress off the coast of Magaluf on May 16, at around 1 p.m. It suffered water ingress in the stern while sailing off the coast of southwest Mallorca. The lifeguards ashore raised the alarm. and proceeded to the "Vida Loca" using a rescue board. Two other boats that happened to be nearby also reacted quickly and sailed to the yacht in dinghies. Just a few minutes after the alarm was raised, the SAR boat "Salvamar Libertas", which was mobilized by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Palma de Mallorca, arrived at the scene and took the four castaways on board. Only the bow of the yacht protruded from the sea. A short time later, it sank completely. The "Vida Loca" presumably ran aground on a rock, which may have caused a leak in the bottom. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1923370721100677356

The captain of the 'Rainbow Warrior' and four Greenpeace activists, namely Sam Rodrigues (Mexico), Alex Wilson (UK), Ash (Taiwan), and Jens (Germany) made their first appearance in a South Korean court on May 16, 2025, on charges related to an incident on Nov 30, 2024, where they boarded the Japanese-owned LPG tanker 'Buena Alba', which was anchored off South Korea. They have been detained in the country since after the protest in which they used the ship to call for a strong international plastics treaty ban. The protest was coordinated to the fifth round of negotiations for a UN Global Plastic Treaty that was taking place in Busan, South Korea. The 'Rainbow Warrior' was conducting a “Sailing for Change” tour in Eastern Asia and coordinated a visit to the scheduled negotiations. They were all being charged with obstruction of business and unlawful intrusion onto a vessel according to the Korean Yonhap news agency. They report that the court continues to prohibit the five from leaving the country. The group staged a protest outside the court as part of a campaign calling for the release of its members so that they can return home to their families. They also called for a quick conclusion to the trial, and at the same time, repeated their calls for the Plastics Treaty. The four protestors had set off from the 'Rainbow Warrior' for one of the group's typical protests that involve banners to draw attention to their cause. The protestors displayed banners calling for the treaty and painted the words “Plastics Kill” on the side of the tanker and also boarded the ship and climbed its mast to unfurl their banners. Greenpeace contended it was a peaceful protest and put no one in danger, while the tanker was waiting to load chemicals at the Hyundai Daesan Refinery. The South Korean police took the four into custody along with the captain of the 'Rainbow Warrior' and held them for nearly two days during the investigation. While they were released, they were ordered to remain in South Korea for the outcome of the investigation.

The Guardia Civil alerted the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas after having located a precarious boat about 22 nautucal miles from Maspalomas. The 'alvamar Macondo' was mobilized to relocate the boat, and found it after an intense search. in the face of strong winds, the boat was escorted to a more leeward area where the 11 people on board were rescued and disembarked at the port of Arguineguín. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1924041080737075558

On May 16, the Spanish flagged fishing vessel 'El Ponce' caught fire near Almerimar with three crew members on board. The fishermen were rescued by another fishing vessel, the 'Matillas VI', and taken to the marina. The CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Spica', which has confirmed the sinking of the vessel and reported that therewere no signs of pollution in the area. Also the SAR helicopter Helimer 215, operated by Avincis, responded to the scene. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1923400277035557116

Russia has detained the 'Green Admire' on May 18, 2025, after it left Sillamae port on May 17 at 6.40 pü.m. GMT, using a designated navigation channel that crosses Russian territorial waters. The navigation channel out of Sillamae through Russian territorial waters has been set up under an agreement between Estonia, Finland and Russia to avoid shallows in the Estonian waters. The Estonian foreign Minister Margus Tsahknaalerted NATO allies to the incident, as the incident showed that Russia continues to behave unpredictably. After the detention, the AIS signal showed obvious signs of spoofing, as is common in this region: On the afternoon of May 18 the tanker was anchored near Russia’s Hogland island in pos. 60° 02' N 027° 03' E. The ship was bound for Rotterdam with a load of Estonia’s shale oil. Vessels sailing into and out of the port of Sillamae will now be guided through Estonian territorial waters.

On the night of May 18, the departure of a migrant boat was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez, which deployed the emergency tug 'Abeille Normandie' (IMO: 9442421) to monitor the boat. During the monitoring, the overloaded boat broke up. The CROSS immediately broadcast a Mayday Relay message, and the tug crew launched three speedboats to rescue the occupants. The vessel was supported by British assets: the 'RNLI 13-07' ( (MMSI: 235106574)) from Dungeness, the Border Force patrol boat 'Ranger' (MMSI: 232696000) and a British aircraft present in the area, which responded to the CROSS message. At the same time, the CROSS deployed the French Navy's Dauphin helicopter based in Le Touquet with a medical team from the SMUR maritime de Boulogne-sur-Mer pm bpard- Once on site, the Dauphin hoisted the medical team aboard the 'Abeille Normandie' and searched for any other survivors. The tug's crew rescued 50 people, the RNLI's resources rescued two people, and the 'Ranger' rescued nine people. All castaways were transferred aboard the 'Abeille Normandie'. During its search of the area, the helicopter located an unresponsive person in the water. The RNLI's resources recovered and transferred him aboard the tug, where he was treated and declared deceased by the medical team. Among those rescued were a child and his mother. who were suffering from hypothermia and medevaced by the Dauphin helicopter to Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital, where they were treated. The rescued migrants were dropped off at Boulogne-sur-Mer dock and taken into care by shore based rescue services. A total of 62 people were rescued and taken into care by government services. Two of these people were airlifted to Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital, and one person died.

The 'Ocean Viking', chartered by SOS Méditerranée, rescued 273 migrants on the morning of May 17 off the Tunisian and Maltese coasts, among them seven children, during three rescue operations from three boats in distress. The migrants, who were suffering from exhaustion and seasickness, received medical care from the NGO's teams. On the early morning, the 'Ocean Viking' received an AlarmPhone alert reporting an overloaded wooden boat in the Tunisian SAR zone. 65 people were recovered, and shortly after, following a new Alarmphone alert, the 'Ocean Viking' reached a second boat in distress. The SAR boat 'Aurora' of Sea Watch was already on site and conducted an initial assessment of ther 77 people, including two children, on board. All were brought to safety aboard the 'Ocean Viking'. Later, the crew spotted another wooden boat in distress in the Maltese SAR zone, from which 131 people, including a baby and four children, were rescued.

The 'Myrtle Hazard' safely towed the 47-foot f/v 'Lucky Harvest' to Hagåtña boat basin on May 17, arriving shortly after 8 p.m., after it was located on May 16 with the two mariners aboard 125 nautical miles west of Apra Harbor, The ship had been disabled due to an electrical failure. The Coast Guard Cutter transferred the tow to a Station Apra Harbor 45-foot Response Boat after a roughly 28 hour transit from the scene for the final 2.5-hour transit leg, arriving at Hagåtña and met by the vessel owner from Saipan, Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency, and other partners. The mariners’ activation of their EPIRB on May 16 at 6:30 a.m. had allowed the Joint Rescue Sub-Center Guam watch to pinpoint the vessel’s location almost instantly. A U.S. Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules airplane and crew from Air Station Barbers Point, Hawai’i, arrived on scene first using a line of bearing from the EPIRB to fly directly to the vessel, then vectoring in the U.S. Navy MH-60 Knighthawk helicopter crew from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, who hoisted one mariner to safety by 9:30 a.m. The Hercules crew remined overhead of the 'Lucky Harvest' until the 'Myrtle Hazard' had arrived, retrieved the second mariner, and took the vessel safely in tow to Guam. The Sector Boarding Team conducted a routine post-search-and-rescue boarding on the 'Lucky Harvest' once in port with no negative findings. The SAR operation, further supported by the CNMI Department of Public Safety, a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon airplane and a crew from Kadena Air Force Base as well as the m/v 'Mama Loling’' occurred amid east winds of 15 knots and seas of up to 6 feet becoming 2 to 3 feet. The cause of the electrical failure and delay in activating the beacon was under review. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4189517/update-4-and-final-us-coast-guard-safely-tows-lucky-harvest-to-guam/

A Rotterdam judge has lifted the seizure of the 'Esra C' through summary proceedings in Rotterdam. The seizure was imposed in Amsterdam by a fuel supplier. According to the judge, the measure proved untenable in a tangle of international laws and regulations.

On May18, 2025, the SAR helicopter Helimer 222 medevaced a sick passenger from the 'GNV Cristal', en route from Sète to Tanger Med, about 43 nautical miles from Dragonera. The patient was hoisted from the ship and taken to the hospital Son Espases for further treatment on a higher medical level.

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The 'Charles D. Mcallister' was the assistance tug during the unmooring manover of the Mexican STS 'Cuauhtémoc' on May 27, 2025, befire it allided with the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, close to the Manhattan side of the span, which connects the borough with Brooklyn. Two of the 277 people on board the STS died and others remained in critical condition. The tall sghip had departed from New York City’s South Street Seaport, with assistance of the tug, but no line connection. When it was taken towards the bridge, the tug steamed nearby, without being able to intervene further before the allision.