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On Aug 14, 2025, the 'Tenacity Venture', enroute from Come by Chance, CN, to Constanta with a cargo of 90730 tons oil on board, suffered an engine failure while transiting the Bosphorus. Ship traffic passing through the strait was temporarily suspended in both directions. The tanker slowed down off Kandilli. The response was coordinated by the Istanbul Vessel Traffic Services Centre. Under the guidance of a strait pilot, the vessel was safely towed towards Büyükdere by the tugs 'Kurtarma 8' (IMO: 9598610), 'Kurtarma 5' (IMO: 9463164) and 'Kurtarma 11' (IMO: 9854399). The tanker was secured at the anchorage where it remained stationary in pos. 40° 56' N 028° 47' E as of Aug 20. No oil pollution was reported. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1956078099981906232

The 'Marie Maersk' was still destined towards Tanjung Pelapas, assisted by the tugs 'Med Rigel' (IMO: 1048530) 'Captain Cat' (IMO: 1048528), and 'SL Loire' (IMO: 9190494), and the fire fighting offshore vessel 'Troms Hera' (IMO: 9732967). The status of 'restricted manoeverability' and a speed of 0,8 knots in pos. 04° 08' N 010° 35' W, suggested it was adrift as of Aug 18 with an ETA given as of Sep 6. While the ship was operating the AE4 service under the Gemini Cooperation, smoke was detected emanating from containers stowed on deck early on Aug 13. According to Maersk, the crew had responded swiftly, activating the onboard firefighting systems. All personnel were reported safe. The 'Captain Cat' and 'Med Rigel' had arrived on scene late on Aug 13, joining efforts coordinated by Dutch salvage firm SMIT, which has deployed additional resources to assist.The plan was for external firefighters to board the 'MArie Mersk' on Aug 18 and assist. It is not yet known whether they will be flown in or brought aboard by ship. Meanwhile, the 'Marie Maersk' has been diverted to receive shore support as quickly as possible. The port of call was not yet known. There was not yet an estimate about the extent of the fire's impact on the cargo.

The "Loyal" was detained on Aug 14, 2025, in Szczecin with 16 deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Civil liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage Cert Missing 2) Certificate & Doc - Civil liability for Oil Pollution Damage cert Missing 3) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 18 and left the port en route to the Jose Terminal in Venezuela with an ETA as of Sep 5. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The 'G Spring' was detained again on Aug 12 in Jiaxing with five deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Inoperative 2) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 14 and proceeded to Singapore with an ETA as of Aug 23. The last detention was on April 18 in Jiangyin with five deficiencies for three days. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On Aug 19, the Spirit of Adventure' requested the medical evacuation of a wheelchair-bound passenger, by sea, while sailing four nautical miles southeast of Mahón. The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Antares', which took the patient off and took him to Mahón, where he was to be transferred to a clinic.

On Aug 11, 2025, at around 7:30 p.m. the skipper of the 'Hermes I' requested assistance from the CROSS Jobourg. after one of his crew members had just been injured on board. The CROSS then contacted the maritime medical consultation center based in Toulouse (Haute-Garonne). It was then recommended that the person be medically evacuated. The trawler, based in Granville (Manche), was then sailing in fishing action 23 miles northwest of the Pointe de la Hague. The CROSS then engaged a French Navy's H160 helicopter based in Maupertus. which took off with a medical team from the Army Health Service on board. Once on site, the H160 hoisted the victim on board and then dropped ho, off at the Tourlaville drop zone, where he was met by a firefighter's rescue and casualty assistance vehicle (VSAV), which transferred him to the Pasteur Hospital in Cherbourg. Report with photo: https://www.premar-manche.gouv.fr/communiques-presse/evacuation-medicale-a-bord-d-un-navire-de-peche-au-large-du-dispositif-de-separation-du-trafic-dst-des-casquets

Due to the ongoing issue of the 'Lochnevis', serving on the route Mallaig-Small Isles and still under repair in Greenock, the ferry 'Loch Bhrusda' and the charter vessel 'Miss Marley' operated a timetable for booked traffic on Aug 20. In addition, the charter vessel 'Larven' was operating a passenger only service in order to provide services to the Small Isle, some amendments were required to the Skye timetable to prevent berthing clashes in Mallaig. This impacted afternoon sailing by the 'Loch Fyne' as follows: Departure Armadale – 2:00 p.m. (previously 2:15 p.m); Arrival Mallaig – 2:45 p.m. (previously 3:00 p.m); Departure Mallaig – 3:00 p.m. (previously 3:15 p.m); Arrival Armadale – 3:45 p.m. (previously 4:00 p.m.); Departure Armadale – 4:00 p.m. (previously 4:15 p.m.); Arrival Mallaig – 4:45 p.m. (previously 5:00 p.m).

On Aug 19, 2025, at 5.30 p.m, the 'Falkefjell', enroute from Hammerfest to Alta, was in collision with a whale in Vargsundet, just north of Lille Lerresfjord, en route to Storekorsnes with ten passengers and three crew members on board. The ship suffered a total propulsion failure after the impact. There had been no sign of the whale on the surface before. The disabled highspeed ferry requested assistance. A service boat from a nearby fish farm was first sent to the casualty, The speedboat 'Hornøy', which was nearby at the time of the accident, took on board the passengers and transported them to Hammerfest. They were offered a hotel or a taxi to Alta. The NSSR lifeboat "Utvær" from the station in Alta was deployed by the MRCC to take the 'Falkefjell' in tow to the port of Hammerfest. No injuries have been reported, but the whale, from all indications, has died as a result of the collision. There was a lot of blood around it as it splashed around after the impact and then floated away. The damage to the 'Falkefjell' had yet to be assessed, but there was no water ingress. Reports with photos and video: https://www.nrk.no/tromsogfinnmark/hurtigbat-har-kjort-pa-hval-1.17534064 https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/emma-satt-pa-hurtigbaten-som-traff-hvalen-falt-a-se/s/5-95-2577586

The crew of the 'Marie Maersk', which was operating on the Gemini Cooperation’s Asia–Europe AE4 service. managed to contain the fire which was noticed on the morning of Aug 13, when smoke was detected coming from containers. The crew immediately began firefighting and managed to keep the situation under control. Over the weekend of Aug 16/17, the crew’s continuous firefighting stopped the blaze from spreading. The five external assets, besides the already mentioned vessels meanwhile also the 'Setareh' (IMO: 9768071 ), supported the operation. Firefighting efforts were expected to intensify once external firefighters have boarded the 'Marie Maersk' to take over part of the operation, giving some relief to the ship’s crew. The vessel was to be diverted to a port of refuge, which was still being considered, so that landside support can be secured quickly. The Maersk Crisis Response Team was in constant contact with the crew to provide guidance and assistance. For now, the impact on the cargo remained uncertain. Due to the conditions inside the affected cargo bays, it was not yet possible to confirm the extent of the damage. The contents of the affected containers will only be investigated once the fire has been fully extinguished. As of Aug 20, the ship was in pos. 04° 23' N 010° 31' W.

The "Boreas LPG" was detained on Aug 8, 2025, in Midia with 14 deficiencies, seven of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Minimum safe manning doc Invalid 2) Certificate & Doc - Civil liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage Cert. Missing 3) Certificate & Doc - Liability for the removal of wrecks certificate Missing 4) Safety of navigation - Lights, shapes and sound-signals Missing 5) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Expired 6) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of training 7) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 18 and left the port enroute to Izmail with an ETA as of Aug 19. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered an issue with the bow visor in the port of Oban on Aug 19. As a consequence, the scheduled 1.10 p.m. sailing from Oban iwas delayed. After the issue was resolved, the 'Isle Of Lewis' finally departed Oban at 2:00 p.m.

On Aug 19, the 'Lo Calero', with three crew members on board, requested towing assiistance due to a mechanical issue. The CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo deployed the SAR boat 'Salvamar Spica', which took the fiishing vessel in tow and safely pulled it to Almería for repairs. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1957823907689345284

On Aug 14, 2025, the Ukraine launched a long-range drone attack on the port of Olya in the Astrakhan region and sank the 'Port Olya 4' at its anchorage. The accomodation block was struck and gutted, and the vessel sank stern first, with the bow still protruding above the water. Ukraine's General Staff claimed that the ship was loaded with Shahed-type drone components and ammunition from Iran. Olya Port is a key logistic hub for Iranian military supplies to Russia. The crew of the 'Port Olya-4' was reportedly rescued. Thevessel belonged to the shipping company MG-Flot LLC, which had been involved in the transportation of russian military cargo since 2021. Since the start of active russian-Iranian cooperation, the ship has regularly sailed between the Iranian port of Amirabad and the russian port of Olya, located south of Astrakhan in the Volga Delta. The 'Port Olya 4' has beem sanctioned by the USA and is owned by sanctioned entity MG-Flot. Report with photos: https://www.twz.com/air/ukraine-sinks-russian-cargo-ship-in-caspian-sea

Due to a technical issue on the 'Glen Sannox', serving on the route Troon-Brodick, the passenger gangway was unavailable on Aug 20. As a result, foot passengers have been required to embark and disembark via the car deck at Troon until further notice.

After in June it was announced that the authorities were seeking a more cost-effective alternative for the “Ocean Majesty” as accommodation for asylum seekers, which would likely have meant the end for the 60-year-old ship, the Dutch authorities now have agreed with the owners on lower rates. This means that the “Ocean Majesty” will remain at a berth in Velse until at least July 1, 2026, with an option to extend until Dec 31 also been agreed upon. On Dec 4, 2025, the “Ocean Majesty” will celebrate the 60th birthday.

The "Volgodon 79" was detained on Aug 10, 2025, in Constanta with 27 deficiencies, 14 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Ventilation' Missing 2) Safety of navigation - Compass correction log Missing 3) Safety of navigation - Charts Not updated 4) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Expired 5) Safety of navigation - Navigation bridge visibility Not as required 6) Water/Weather - Covers (Hatchway,- portable-, tarpaulin etc) Corroded 7) Water/Weather - Doors Damaged 8)) Labour conditions - Heating, air conditioning and ventilation Inoperative 9) Structural conditions - Bulkheads, cracking Not as required 10) Structural conditions - Beams, frames, floors corrosion Corroded 11) Structural conditions - Stability/strength/loading information Missing 12) Radio communications - Radio log (diary) Not as required 13) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of training 14) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 15 and proceeded to the shipyard area in Tuzla, where it dropped anchor on Aug 17 and remained stationary as of Aug 20. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The "Vulin" was detained on Aug 4, 2025, in Seaham with 21 deficiencies, one of which being regarded as serious and ground for a detention: 1) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 12 and left the port again en route to Ghent, where it arrived on Aug 20. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On Aug 19, 2025, the Spanish flagged fishing vessel "Mañón Un" sank at the entrance of the Cedeira estuary. The CCS of alvamento MArítimo in A Coruña mobilized the LS 'Percebiño' of the Cruz Roja in Coruna, the SAR helicopter Helimer 402, and the 'Bedía'. The four crew members were rescued by the 'Percebiño' and transferred to Cedeira. One had to be attended by medical services. The crew of the 'Bedía' confirmed that the 'Mañón Un' had foundered. Authorities stated that the fishing vessel had sunk at a water depth of 36 meters. The LS 'Percebiño' had been delivered to the Cedeira Red Cross just one day before the incident.

Sailings of the ' Manxman' between the Isle of Man and Lancashire have been cancelled on Aug 19, after smoke was detected in the ferry's machinery room prompting an emergency response on board. Standard safety procedures had been activated during the 02:15 a.m. BST crossing from Heysham to Douglas, including assembling passengers at emergency stations. No passengers or crew were injured and there was no threat to the overall safety of the vessel. The ferry's 08:30 a.m. crossing to the Lancashire port and its afternoon return have been cancelled while the issue wss investigated.