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.
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SAONISOS
On the morningof May 18, 2025, the Port Authority of Leros was informed about the allision of the 'Saonisos' with a quay, during stern mooring operations in the port. Following the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance from the monitoring classification society, as well as a declaration by the Master, according to whom the ferry only suffered scrapes, but no further damage at the stern, the ship was approved to execute its scheduled route to Lipsi, with 23 passengers, nine cars, one motorcycle and six trucks on board. No injuries were reported from the incident and no marine pollution was observed.
RVE 56
Broken up since 05/2025 https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3835697?navList=gallery&eni=2334716&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest&page=1
TRADE
The fire brigade starred pumping water into the holds of ghe 'Trade', because part of the burning cargo of scrap was inaccessible. At the same time, the fire brigade was cooling the hull from outside The fire was accompanied by considerable smoke development. The burning scrap is spread over five holds. Due to the heat, the hatches of one hold have collapsed, meaning that the fire brigade can no longer properly remove the scrap to extinguish it on the quay. Many emergency services have been deployed, including a team from the Rotterdam region that specialises in ship fires. Due to the smoke that is causing odour nuisance in the wide area, several NL-Alerts have already been sent out. Measurements have not shown any harmful substances, but everyone is advised to stay out of the smoke. This warning is also aimed at the centre of Amsterdam. The fire brigade advised Amsterdam residents who keep animals in their garden or outdoors, such as a rabbits, to bring them inside if they are in the smoke. Walking the dog is allowed, but not for too long. The fire on a ship with scrap material in the Amsterdam harbour was still ongoing. The fire brigade is working on an alternative extinguishing plan and suspected that extinguishing it may take a long time. Soot particles have been found in areas where the smoke has passed over.
HMS RANGER
On the night of May 18, 2025, 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 vessel 'Ranger', 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.
SS PANTANAL
Beached at Alang as Driller One 060.3.25 towed by SPM Neel Pratap 155 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10161468438175036&set=gm.10164707430348943&idorvanity=6884293942
TAK-1
Broken up since 01.03.25 https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3838962?navList=gallery&category=70&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest
SERVIA
The 'Servia', which had a head-on collision with the river cruise ship 'De Zonnebloem' on the Rhine near Wesel at the end of March, 2025, has been sold to a German shipping company. The former 'Servia' is docked in Sluiskil. The sale of the vessel was already planned before the collision and was completed last week. The buyer is shipping company Deymann from Haren/Ems. Tge inland vessel suffered less damage than the 'De Zonnebloem'. The ship was repaired at the Kooiman Marine Group in Zwijndrecht after the incident and was then moved to a shipyard in Sluiskil, where it was given the colours of the new owner and was renamed the 'Franka Deymann'. The skipper at the time of thr collision no longer works for the forwarder from Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht. He was dismissed on the spot. The question of guilt is still open’, according to the spokesman. The water police in Duisburg reported at the time that a blood sample had been taken from the skipper because it was suspected that he had been drinking alcohol. The 52-year-old skipper was not arrested and the court case should provide more clarity. The collision caused a large hole in the hull on the port side of the passenger ship. The damage, which according to the captain amounts to approximately one million euros, will be covered by the insurance and repaired by Gerlien van Tiem BV in Druten. After 3D recordings were made of the ship, everything that was dented was cut away. The sheet metal then ended up on the quay like puzzle pieces and is now being put together. It is hope to be able to put the ship back into service at the beginning of July.
AIGAION PELAGOS
The captain and crew of the 'Galaxy Leader', who were held for more than a year by Houthi terrorists, have been nominated for shipping’s top bravery award. The nomination of Lyubomir Chanev and his crew for the IMO’s Exceptional Bravery at Sea award is part of a list notable for acts of seafarer courage during the Red Sea crisis in 2024. The men from Bulgaria, the Philippines, Ukraine, Mexico and Romania were released in Jan 2025, after the start of a Gaza peace deal briefly reduced tensions in the region and led to a halt in the Houthi campaign. Other nominations on the 60-strong list include the Greece-nominated Captain Dimitrios Flouris and his crew from the tug 'Aigaion Pelagos', who played a key role in the operation to remove crude from the burning suezmax tanker 'Sounion', which was carrying a cargo of Iraqi oil from Basrah when it was attacked on Aug 21, 2024, off the port of Hodeidah. After the crew abandoned the ship, Houthi operatives detonated explosives on the deck of the ship, sparking fears of an environmental catastrophe. The cargo was not removed for another three months. Also nominated was Captain Sharad Sinsunwal and the crew of the Indian warship INS 'Kolkata'. The vessel was involved in the rescue of the surviving crew from the Houthi missile strike against the 'True Confidence', who were plucked from the sea and given medical treatment on the warship. The vessel was also involved in the rescue of 17 crew members who had been held hostage for four months fromthe 'Ruen', which had been hijacked by Somali pirates. The 'Kolkata' cornered theship in a 40-hour operation and coerced all 35 pirates into surrendering in March 2024. The nominations will now be scrutinised by an assessment panel chaired by IMO secretary general Arsenio Dominguez before being submitted to a panel of judges. The winners will be announced later this year.
SUPER RUNNER JET
On the evening of May 16, 2025, the Naxos Port Authority was informed that the 'Superrunner Express' lost its anchor during its second attempt to dock at the port, due to the adverse weather conditions prevailing in the area. The ship was carrying 134 passengers, five vehicles and had 38 crew members on board. The ship was operating a scheduled route from the ports of Rafina-Andros-Tinos-Mykonos-Paros-Naxos. Due to the inability to dock at the port of Naxos, the ferry remained outside the port. Subsequently, with the assistance of the tug 'Karapiperis New Generation', it finally docked at the port of Naxos, safely disembarking the passengers and vehicles. The Naxos Port Authority initially banned the ship from sailing, while upon the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance by the classification society that monitors it, the ban was lifted and the ship sailed for a single voyage without passengers to the port of Lavrio. A preliminary investigation was being conducted by the Naxos Port Authority.
VISTAR
Beached at Chittagong 17.05.25 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=23919668020997086&set=gm.10164705758013943&idorvanity=6884293942
TRADE
On May 16 af 8:45 p.m. the fire on the 'Trade' was declared out. There was no more smoke at this point. Residents were told they could open windows and doors again and turn on ventilation. If there were soot particles on the belongings, they can remove it with warm water and soap.
MSC BALTIC III
Aboard the 'MSC Baltic lll', as of May 14, roughly 30% of the fuel oil onboard the vessel has been removed, also 14 additional containers have been removed. Also a road has been developed to allow vehicles to access the site to help with the removal of fuel etc.
