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A 67 year old British passenger aboard the 'Marella Explorer 2' has died on the cruise ship in the port of Corfu on July 1, 2025. The Port Authority was informed of the death of the man in the morning. The body was transferred to the Corfu General Hospital for an autopsy. A preliminary investigation was being conducted by the Corfu Central Port Authority.

The 'Don Toyo' was detained by the Argentine authorities in the province of Corrientes on June 27., 2025, at kilometer 1,224 of the Paraná River following a routine inspection by the Coast Guard. The measure was taken by the General Directorate of Customs (DGA) after detecting alleged irregularities in the international cargo documentation. The vessel was anchored upstream of the city of Corrientes.It had sailed from Pilar (Paraguay) bound for the Buenos Aires port of Dock Sud, carrying a total of 399 containers at the time of its interdiction. The ship was seized after a routine inspection carried out by the Argentine Naval Prefecture, which observed the lack of an international cargo manifest validated by Paraguayan Customs. This documentation is required for the movement of goods under international regulations on the Paraguay-Paraná waterway. An evaluation is being made as to whether this was an administrative omission or a more serious violation.

On July 2, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a 4,1-m- motor boat sank after getting too close to the 'Nordwind' on the Peenestrom, approximately at buoy PN 43, and sank. The 'Nordwind' was en route from Aalborg to Wolgast, when the charter boat with three men on board passed the starboard side too close and was caught in the bow wave, causing it to capsize and sink. The three occupants were able to swim to the buoy and cling to it. In addition to the water police Wolgast, the Wolgast Fire Department and the DGzRS were also alerted. Before the rescue services arrived, the crew of another pleasure boat that had witnessed the accident, picked up the three men and transported them to Wolgast. There, they were taken to a local hospital for further treatment with suspected hypothermia. The skipper of the motor boat also smelled of alcohol and was drug tested. The corresponding preliminary blood alcohol test showed a blood alcohol level of 0.86 per mille. In this context, a blood sample was ordered. An investigation into endangering rail, shipping, and sea traffic, as well as negligent bodily harm, has been initiated. Further investigations into the matter by the Wolgast Water Police Department were ongoing. The location and salvage of the sunken pleasure craft will be carried out promptly. A search after the accident by the water police and the Wolgast fire department initially yielded no results.

On July 2, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m., the 'Rembrandt van Rijn', saling upstream on the Moselle en route from Koblenz to Saarlouis with 110 passengers and 27 crew members on board, passed through the third, landward bridge arch on the left bank of the river Treis-Karden. The available height between the water surface and the bridge arch was insufficient, resulting in an allision. The ship sustained significant damage. Two crew members were injured in the accidentand had to be treated at the Cochem Hospital. n'one of the passengers were injured. The damage to the bridge had yet to be assessed; but the bridge is currently still open to traffic. The river cruise ship suffered considerable damage. Reports with photos and video: https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/koblenz/fahrgastschiff-rammt-bruecke-unfall-in-treis-karden-100.html https://www.wochenspiegellive.de/kreis-cochem-zell/artikel/schiffsunfall-in-treis-karden-passagierschiff-kracht-gegen-bruecke https://56aktuell.de/fahrgastschiff-rammt-bruecke https://web.de/magazine/panorama/videos/verletzte-schiffsunfall-mosel-41142044 https://www.blick-aktuell.de/Nachrichten/0207-Personenschiff-kollidiert-mit-Bruecke-auf-der-Mosel-632748.html

The lifeboats of the KNRM station Harlingen and a Dutch Coastguard helicopter were deployed on the afternoon of June 24, 2024, to a medical emergency on board the 'Elegant Lady' ((MMSI: 207072229). The ship was sailing near the Afsluitdijk on the Wadden Sea when the emergency services were alerted. Emergency workers were brought on board using the lifeboats and the helicopter. A woman was injured on the river cruise ship. The emergency workers cared for the injured woman until the ship arrived in the port of Harlingen. She was then taken to hospital by ambulance. It was not known how the woman was injured. Photo: https://i.regiogroei.cloud/92da7041-73b8-32c0-bb40-067553354653.jpg?width=1104&height=620&aspect_ratio=1104:620&cb=46fc63c1e66db286794de54bca1cd826

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Rumors circulating initially villainized the 37-year-old father, who jumped behind his daughter from the 'Disney Dream', claiming he lifted his daughter on top of a 3.5ft railing for the sake of a photo have been set straight. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the little girl was not being held by her father in the moments before the fall. The girl was on the railing and fell backwards through a porthole, Sheriff Gregory Tony said on July 2. He noted that the father hadn’t placed the child on the railing but did not specify who did or whether the child climbed on top alone. At some point, the mother raised the alarm and alerted her husband, who didn’t see the incident. He then jumped into the ocean to save his daughter, Moments after the girl plunged into the water, the father kept his daughter alive by treading the water with her for 20 minutes until rescuers arrived with a tender that was launched from the ship. Report with photos: https://www.boredpanda.com/police-speak-out-rumor-dad-who-saved-daughter-after-she-fell-overboard-disney-cruise-ship/

Since April 26, the 'Maisha' with 29 Filipino crew members on board has been idling off the French coast between Saint-Nazaire and Noirmoutier., being subject to sanctions after being Placed on the "Russian Ghost Fleet" blacklist, that prohibited it from docking at a European Union port. The 'Maisha' is suspected of carrying Russian crude oil. On July 2 at 10 p.m., it suddenly restarted its engines after 67 days. The tanker was heading for Willemstad, Curaçao, with an ETA as of July 15. The visit of a French Navy ship on July 2, may have helped resolve the situation. The captain had also been in contact with the maritime prefecture for several days, as well as his company, the Seaserenity Shipping Ltd. The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) was particularly concerned about the fate of the sailors aboard the tanker, who had not been provided with food or fuel.

On the afternoon of July 2, 2025, the 'Elegant Lady', en route from Traben-Trarbach to Düsseldorf with 126 passengers on board, allided with a gate of the St. Aldegund lock (Cochem-Zell district) on the Moselle when entering the lock basin. The gate was so damaged that lock operations had to be suspended. The river cruise ship was able to reverse under its own power and moored in front of the St. Aldegund lock. Two crew members were injured in the indient, and treated in a hospital in Cochem. Another person required medical treatment due to the high, weather-related temperatures. Experts from the Waterways and Shipping Administration were investigating the extent of the damage to the lower gate at the lock, which remains closed until July 6 at least. An expert has been appointed for July 3 to assess the damage. The investigation into how the accident occurred was ongoing. Report with photos and video: https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/koblenz/fahrgastschiff-rammt-schleusentor-mosel-sankt-aldegund-100.html https://www.wort.lu/luxemburg/mosel-schleuse-unfall-sankt-aldegund-hafen-mertert-luxemburg/75456442.html https://www.rnd.de/panorama/mosel-fahrgastschiff-prallt-gegen-schleusentor-drei-verletzte-D4YGRVNOQZITPCEOPDERCTKO3Y.html https://www.wochenspiegellive.de/kreis-cochem-zell/artikel/weiterer-schiffsunfall-auf-der-mosel-droht-erneut-lange-moselsperrung

Following a brief improvement in weather conditions on July 2, a 16-member salvage team successfully boarded the 'Wan Hai 503'. Their immediate priorities included conducting a thorough search for the missing crew member within accessible areas of the casualty. No signs of the missing person were discovered. The salvage team has activated five pumps onboard, dewatering both the engine room and the affected cargo holds. This has led to a significant reduction in engine room water levels, by approximately 3.5 metres, reducing the vessel's overall draft and providing a safer operational environment. The visible fire onboard has largely been contained, with only light smoke emanating forward of the accommodation block and from cargo hold no. 4. No active flames have been observed in the most recent operations. Continuous hull and hold temperature monitoring was being carried out using thermal imaging to assess structural heat stress and potential flare-ups. Additionally, the application of approximately 9000 litres of Pyrocool firefighting agent has been completed, effectively reducing hotspot temperatures, particularly in cargo hold no. 4, where maximum recorded temperatures have now fallen to 64°C on the port side and 68°C on the starboard side. The 'Offshore Warrior' remained the primary towing platform, maintaining the vessel’s position outside the EEZ. The 'Saroja Blessings', 'Saksham', 'Water Lily', 'SCI Panna', and the recently deployed tug 'Virgo' were engaged in critical support operations including boundary cooling, material transfer, thermal imaging, and personnel rotation. The firefighting team has shifted focus to localised boundary cooling operations using hatch-cover mounted arrangements to target specific heat-affected zones. Approximately 6000 litres of Pyrocool remained in reserve for any escalation, with an additional supply pre-positioned in Singapore for rapid deployment. CO₂ injection into cargo hold no. 5 has been initiated to suppress internal smouldering, with two further CO₂ discharges kept ready if required. In parallel, the salvage team has commenced ventilation of starboard side tunnels to reduce hazardous gas concentrations, allowing safer forward access and potential operations on the bow. Preparations were ongoing to rig a Dyneema towline on the bow as an alternative towing arrangement, providing flexibility should existing tow connections be compromised. Furthermore, replacing the current soft towlines with steel or Dyneema ropes remained a high priority, subject to operational windows and prevailing sea conditions. The 'SCI Panna' continued to provide coastal support within India’s jurisdictional limits. The cargo hold no. 4 continued to have elevated temperatures (approx. 64°C port side, 68°C starboard side) and ongoing smouldering of cargo, including plastic resin containers. Hold no. 5 starboard side showed localized high temperatures but remaineds contained following CO2 release. The engine room remained partially flooded, with water ingress suspected from cargo holds. Pumping efforts were steadily reducing water levels, and full dewatering was prioritised, weather permitting. The missing crew search remained ongoing in accessible areas. High winds and swells were intermittently limiting operations; however, salvage crews have maximized available weather windows for critical tasks. A detailed Port of Refuge proposal was under preparation for submission. Vessel stability assessments, bunker and ballast soundings, and ventilation of enclosed spaces continued in parallel to ensure readiness for further movement. The situation required continued focus on dewatering, fire containment and formalizing safe entry into a Port of Refuge. All government agencies, remained engaged in ensuring environmental protection, safety of life, and mitigation of escalation risks. Report with photo: https://www.worldcargonews.com/shipping-logistics/2025/07/wan-hai-503-fire-smouldering-engine-room-pumping-underway/

The "Attila" ran aground on July 1, 2025, at 2.30 p.m. at the east coast of Formentera (Es Pujols) on the shallow Sa Roqueta off the beach of Ses Canyes. The incident has not resulted in any pollution or impacted the posidonia grasslands native to the area. Authorities were coordinating refloating efforts and assessing the extent of damage. The SAR vessel "Salvamar Naos" (MMSI: 225999047) was deployed to assist in refloating the superyacht on July 2. The yacht was refloated with the help of two of the 'Attila's auxiliary boats and by doing some small towing maneuvers, because the tide seemed to have risen. It left the area of ​​Ses Canyes beach shortly before 11:00 a.m.. The maritime authority had required a refloating plan, but the shipowner ignored these instructions and removed the ship without the required safety measures, such as the approval of the International Insurance Company or the performance of an underwater inspection to check if the hull was damaged. The Maritime Captaincy will impose a penalty for failure to comply with the order. Reports with photos and video: https://www.ibizalivereport.info/ibiza-presseschau/megayacht-laeuft-vor-formentera-auf-grund/ https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/sanlorenzo-attila-yacht-crashes-into-rocks-formentera-spain https://www.diariodeibiza.es/formentera/2025/07/01/superyate-lujo-attila-encallado-formentera-119253673.html?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacCCS3AeSkIp4JIa48VKuF10WMfjQi3NVRT0aveVOD0WqsiQ5TPyFWj2uG1pQ_aem_mOloocjV27E51HnZ0iKTJg https://www.diariodeibiza.es/formentera/2025/07/01/superyate-lujo-attila-encallado-formentera-119253673.html?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacCCS3AeSkIp4JIa48VKuF10WMfjQi3NVRT0aveVOD0WqsiQ5TPyFWj2uG1pQ_aem_mOloocjV27E51HnZ0iKTJg

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On July 2, 2025, an overflow of fuel oil occurred during unloading operations of the 'Capella' at the Punta Pereira Port Terminal, in the department of Colonia. The Colonia Port Authority intervened immediately and brought the situation under control.Containment barriers had already been installed as a precautionary measure at the time of the incident. The spill remained contained and under under surveillance of the Río de la Plata District Chief of Staff (JECRI). Due to the low temperatures, the hydrocarbon is in a nearly solid state, which prevented mechanical collection using skimmers, equipment typically used for these types of incidents. Prefecture personnel worked on site to ensure the stability of the affected area and minimize the environmental impact. Report with photo: https://www.carmeloportal.com/112656-desborde-de-fuel-oil-en-el-puerto-de-punta-pereira-el-buque-capella-bajo-control

The civil proceedings at the Braunschweig Regional Court has commended on July 2, in which the plaintiffs claim that a lithium-ion battery in a Porsche Taycan ignited spontaneously and caused the fire The ship's owner, the shipping company, and several marine hull insurance companies are demanding compensation for the damages associated with the fire and the sinking of the ship. The plaintiffs point out, among other things, that the VW subsidiary's vehicle in question was equipped with innovative batteries for which they were unprepared. The damage is said to be in the hundreds of millions of euros, although the exact amount is disputed between the parties. Volkswagen, however, denies that an electric car caused the devastating fire on Feb 16, 2022. According to the court, the defendant VW subsidiaries claim that the fire had a different cause and that the sinking of the ship could have been prevented with prudent action. Conciliation proceedings aimed at reaching an agreement between the parties failed. Therefore, the main oral hearing has now begun before the 12th Civil Division of the Braunschweig Regional Court. The presiding judge stated that the core question is whether a car started the fire or whether cars caught fire due to a fire. Parallel to the proceedings in Braunschweig, there is another civil case before the Stuttgart Regional Court. This case had been suspended while mediation was attempted in Braunschweig. The proceedings in Stuttgart are scheduled to resume with an oral hearing on Oct 20. The ship owners and five marine hull insurers are demanding damages from Porsche before the Stuttgart Regional Court. The claim involves approximately €29.1 million. Another case is also underway in Panama. The proceedings also address who had what knowledge. The issue is whether the shipping company should have taken better safety precautions or whether VW should have better informed the shipping company about potential hazards posed by the vehicles. Apparently, not everything ran smoothly on the ship. The fire extinguishing system, for example, is said to have malfunctioned. From VW's perspective, this could have slowed the fire and steered the ship to a port. Volkswagen's lawyers also question the safety procedures on board the ship. The plaintiffs, however, argue that the installed foam extinguishing system was not designed for fires involving electric car batteries anyway. Witnesses will be heard at a later date; experts will first have their say in the proceedings.

The 'Northland' offloaded approximately 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,320 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $20.1 million, Wednesday, at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach on July 2. The seized contraband was the result of four interdictions in the Caribbean Sea by the HMCS 'William Hall' and HNLMS 'Friesland' with embarked Coast Guard law enforcement detachments. The following assets and crews were also involved in the interdiction operations: - U.S. Navy ship USS Cole - U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team South, LEDET 404 - U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team Pacific, LEDET 103 - Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron Jacksonville - Seventh Coast Guard District staff Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4233629/coast-guard-offloads-more-than-20-million-in-illicit-drugs-interdicted-in-carib/

On July 2, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., the CROSS Gris-Nez received a distress signal from the 'Tim Bao', which was located off the coast of Saint-Valéry-en-Caux. CROSS watchstanders attempted to contact the vessel but received no response. The CROSS informed the shipowner and then deployed thelifeboat 'SNS 080 - Notre Dame de Bonsecours' from the Dieppe SNSM station, The shipowner confirmed the presence of two fishermen on board the vessel. The CROSS broadcast a Mayday Relay message in the area. The fishing vessel "M'Alizé" offered its assistance and was engaged by the CROSS to conduct a search of the area. The CROSS also engaged the lifeboat SNS 089 "Cap Fagnet" from the Fécamp SNSM station, the RIB 'SNS 500' from the Saint-Valéry-en-Caux SNSM station, and the patrol boat 'Mavar' as well as a public service helicopter of the 35F French Nav. At noon, the crew of the 'Mavar' located a life raft and rescued the two fishermen aboard The 'Notre Dame de Bonsecours' picked up the castaways for treatment by rescuers and first aid. The CROSS then established a conference call with the Maritime Medical Coordination Unit in Le Havre to assess the victims' condition. The doctor recommended that they should be taken to the dock by a rescue and casualty assistance vehicle (VSAV) from the Service départemental d'incendie et de secours de la Seine-Maritime, once they had been brought ashore by the lifeboat. At 2:30 p.m., they were taken to Dieppe hospital with minor injuries and shock. The 'Tim Bao' had sunk, but no pollution had been detected at this stage.

On the evening of July 1, 22025, teh 'Kwwintebank', en route from Muuga to Montoir-de-Bretagne, allided with the middle wall while mooring in the new Southern lock of the Kiel Canal in Brunsbüttel. The sship suffered some damage such as abrasions. Since the water police Brunsbüttel did not impose a ban on further travel, the freighter was able to continue its journey. The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.

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