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The 'Lochnevis', serving on the route Mallaig-Small Isles, had to be removed for service to undergo repairs on Aug 17. Therefore all sailings have been cancelled. The operator CalMac was sourcing a charter vessel. The 'Lochnevis' was shifted from Gourock and entered the Garvel Drydock of the Dales Marine Services in Greenock on Aug 18.

The US Coast Guard was continuing its response to five Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic, namely the 'Xue Long 2', 'Shen Hai Yi Hao', 'Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di', 'Ji Di' and 'Tan Suo San Hao'. The Coast Guard Arctic District has been monitoring activity and deployed a C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak on Aug 13 to query the vessels. The U.S. Coast Guard, in conjunction with U.S. Northern Command and Alaskan Command, was constantly monitoring the activity n support of U.S. homeland defense and security efforts. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4276832/coast-guard-continues-response-to-chinese-research-vessel-activity-in-us-arctic/

The US Coast Guard was continuing its response to five Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic, namely the 'Xue Long 2', 'Shen Hai Yi Hao', 'Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di', 'Ji Di' and 'Tan Suo San Hao'. The Coast Guard Arctic District has been monitoring activity and deployed a C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak on Aug 13 to query the vessels. The U.S. Coast Guard, in conjunction with U.S. Northern Command and Alaskan Command, was constantly monitoring the activity n support of U.S. homeland defense and security efforts. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4276832/coast-guard-continues-response-to-chinese-research-vessel-activity-in-us-arctic/

Iraqi naval forces have detained the 'Liliana', which was suspected of smuggling fuel oil, intensifying the state's efforts to combat illegal petroleum trade in Gulf waters. The tanker was intercepted 26 nautical miles off Iraq's coast near Basra's oil terminal, carrying a cargo of 93,000 metric tons of fuel oil, which was believed to be of Iraqi origin.Armed Iraqi personnel boarded the tanker, questioned crew members, and inspectied their passports. The operation followed intelligence on smuggling activities. The tanker's documents were reviewed by the judiciary, and the vessel was to be towed to port pending a court decision. On Aug 15 it dropped anchor off Khor Fakkan in pos. 25° 22' N 056° 25' E.

Thr The "Baron" was detained on Aug 4, 2025, in Porto Nogaro, with ten deficiencies, six of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage Plan Missing 2) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm systems Inoperative 3) Fire safety - Evaluation of crew performance Lack of training 4) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boats Not ready for use 5) Labour conditions - Provisions quality and nutritional value Not as required 6) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 9 and left the port enroute to Brindisi, where it arrived on Aug 13. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The "Anmare" was detained on Aug 11, 2025, in Rijeka with nine deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management System Malfunctioning 2) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of training 3) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangements for rescue boats Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 13 and left the port enroute to Casablanca with an ETA as of Aug 20. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The "Shira-E" was detained on July 22, 2025, in Iskenderun with 23 deficiencies, seven of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Life saving Appliances - Operation of Life saving App. Lack of familiarity 2) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Expired 3) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage plan Not as required 4) Alarms - Fire alarms Inoperative 5) Structural conditions - Stability/strength/loading information Missing 6) Fire safety - Remote Means of control Inoperative 7) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water record book Not properly filled The vessel was released again on Aug 14 and left the port enroute to Ashdod with an ETA as of Aug 16. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Due to ongoing investigations with the 'Caledonian Isles', operating on the route Ardrossan-Brodick in the Imperial Drydock of the Dales Marine Systems in Edinburgh, there is no scheduled service to Arran operating between the port until Sep 7. The ferries 'Glen Sannox' and 'Alfred' will operate the Troon Brodick-route until Sep 7 insted.

The US Coast Guard was continuing its response to five Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic, namely the 'Xue Long 2', 'Shen Hai Yi Hao', 'Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di', 'Ji Di' and 'Tan Suo San Hao'. The Coast Guard Arctic District has been monitoring activity and deployed a C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak on Aug 13 to query the vessels. The U.S. Coast Guard, in conjunction with U.S. Northern Command and Alaskan Command, was constantly monitoring the activity n support of U.S. homeland defense and security efforts. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4276832/coast-guard-continues-response-to-chinese-research-vessel-activity-in-us-arctic/

The US Coast Guard was continuing its response to five Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic, namely the 'Xue Long 2', 'Shen Hai Yi Hao', 'Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di', 'Ji Di' and 'Tan Suo San Hao'. The Coast Guard Arctic District has been monitoring activity and deployed a C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak on Aug 13 to query the vessels. The U.S. Coast Guard, in conjunction with U.S. Northern Command and Alaskan Command, was constantly monitoring the activity n support of U.S. homeland defense and security efforts. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4276832/coast-guard-continues-response-to-chinese-research-vessel-activity-in-us-arctic/

After a fire on Aug 13, 2025, at 10. p.m., the KMP 'Gili Iyang', which serves the Gresik-Bawean route, finally underwent repairs. All of the ship's cargo, including bulk cargo, basic necessities, and various other commodities, was unloaded at the Port of Gresik. The KMP 'Gili Iyang' had departed from Gresik Port, at around 8.30 p.m. WIB, with the destination of Bawean Island. About 1.5 hours later, when passing through the Bouy 8 area in the waters of Karang Jamuang, the fire broke out in pos. 06.41'578" S-112.40'213" W in the Surabaya Shipping Lane in Gresik waters in the lower part of the ship in the cargo area for bulk goods and vehicles. Meanwhile, passengers were on the second d3ck. The cause of the fire was suspected to be an electrical short circuit. The incident did not result in any fatalities. The passengers were immediately evacuated and handled at the passenger terminal. Only some of the luggage was burned. The 'Gili Iyang' was carrying 220 passengers, consisting of 164 adult economy class passengers, 16 children and 40 business class passengers. In addition, there were also 62 class II vehicles on board.

The "Propontis" was detained on Aug 7, 2025, in Trieste with 17 deficiencies - 12 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Seafarers employment agreement Entries missing 2) Labour conditions - Sanitary facilities Damaged 3) Labour conditions - Heating, airconditioning and ventilation Not as required 4) Emergency systems - Emergency source of power - emergency generator Not properly maintained 5) Structural conditions - Cargo pumproom' Not as required 6) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Auxiliary machinery Not as required 7) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Inoperative 8)) Fire safety - Fire fighting equipment and Appliances Not properly maintained 9) Fire safety - Fire pump and its pipes Not as required 10) Fire safety - Ready availability of fire fighting equipment Inoperative 11) Fire safety - Evaluation of crew performance Lack of training 12) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 9 and left the port enroute to Algeciras with an ETA as of Aug 18. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The "T-Moon" was detained on Aug 11, 2025, in Tekirdag with 21 deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Pollution Prevention - Retention of oil onboard Not as required 2) Pollution Prevention - Other (Ballast Water Management) Other 3) Labour conditions - Sleeping room, additional spaces Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 13 and left the port enroute to Sulina with an ETA as of Aug 19. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The "NS Spirit" was detained on Aug 13, 2025, in Karadeniz Eregli with 18 deficiencies, 15 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Living and working - Medical equipment Not as required 2) Living and working - Pipes, wires (insulation) Not as required 3) Living and working - Obstruction /slipping etc Not as required 4) Living and working - Lighting (working spaces) Not as required 5) Alarms - General alarm Not as required 6) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Operation of machinery Not as required 7) Certificate & Doc - Tonnage certificate Missing 8)) Certificate & Doc - Other (Certificates) Other 9) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boats Not ready for use 10) Water/Weathertight - Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage Not as required 11) Water/Weathertight - Doors Damaged 12) Pollution Prevention - Other (Marpol Annex I) Other 13) Safety of navigation - Navigation records Not as required 14) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of training 15) Emergency systems - Enclosed space entry and rescue drills Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 15 and proceeded to Eregli anchorage, from where it sailed to Sulina with an ETA as of Aug 18. The last detention was only on Jan 3 in Kocaeli. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On Aug 18, 2025, the 'Juan y Ángela' requested assistance due to an injured crew member and engine trouble. The LS ''Atlas', the SRAr boat 'Salvamar Fomalhaut' and the patrol boat 'Trabucador' were mobilized to assist. The patrol boat took on board the injured fisherman and transported him to shore. The lifeboat, assisted by the 'Atlas', towed the fishing vessel to the port of Sant Carles de la Ràpita.

The US Coast Guard was continuing its response to five Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic, namely the 'Xue Long 2', 'Shen Hai Yi Hao', 'Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di', 'Ji Di' and 'Tan Suo San Hao'. The Coast Guard Arctic District has been monitoring activity and deployed a C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak on Aug 13 to query the vessels. The U.S. Coast Guard, in conjunction with U.S. Northern Command and Alaskan Command, was constantly monitoring the activity n support of U.S. homeland defense and security efforts. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4276832/coast-guard-continues-response-to-chinese-research-vessel-activity-in-us-arctic/

A 67-year-old passenger of the 'MSC Poesia' had to be medevaced on the evening of Aug 17, 2025, north of Rostock-Warnemünde. The MRCC of the DGzRS in Bremen was notified at around 5:30 p.m.: The man had suddenly become seriously ill and had to be brought ashore immediately. At that time, the cruise ship was approximately 2,5 nautical miles from Warnemünde. The MRCC mobilized the lifeboat 'Bremen', which already was on a patrol and training task and immediately changed course. The two ships rendezvoused outside the fairway near Outer Road 1. The cruise ship reduced its speed, and the lifeboat went alongside. The patient was safely transferred in calm seas and light winds. On board the 'Bremen', the sea rescuers provided medical care to the man. In Warnemünde, the land-based rescue service was awaiting him. The cruise ship continued its voyage to Haugesund. Report with photo: https://www.seenotretter.de/aktuelles/seenotfaelle/seenotretter-bringen-schwer-erkrankten-kreuzfahrtpassagier-sicher-an-land

The "Amany Queen" was detained on Aug 5, 2025, in Gemlik with 16 deficiencies, eight of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Safety of navigation - Charts Expired 2) Structural conditions - Bulkhead - Corrosion Holed 3) Structural conditions - Other (Structural cond) Other 4) Life saving Appliances - Inflatable liferafts Not ready for use 5) Emergency system - Enclosed space entry and rescue drills Not carried out 6) Fire safety - Fire doors/Openings in fire resisting division Unsafe 7) Fire safety - Fixed fire exthinguishing installation Inoperative 8)) Fire safety - Ventilation Missing The vessel was released again on Aug 6 and left the port enroute to Sibenik with an ETA as of Aug 23. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The "Polkovnik Fesenko V.K." was detained on Aug 6, 2025, in Mersin with 13 deficiencies, four of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Safety of navigation - Charts Not updated 2) Safeety of navigation - Nautical publications Not updated 3) Fire safety - Fire fighting equipment and Appliances Not as required 4) Other - Other Other The vessel was released again on Aug 8 and left the port enroute to Iskenderun. On Agu 11 it left the port en route to Ismajil with an ETA as of Aug 18. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The "Azra C" was detained on Aug 6, in Istanbul with 54 deficiencies, 26 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Civil liability for Bunker Oil pollution damage cert Missing 2) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boats Missing 3) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Not properly maintained 4) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangements for survival craft Not as required 5) Life saving Appliances - Operational readliness of lifesaving Appliances Not as required 6) Life saving Appliances - Stowage and provision of liferafts Not properly stowed 7) Emergency systems - Enclosed space entry and rescue drills Not as required 8)) Fire safety - Fire pump and its pipes' Not as required 9) Fire safety - Ventilation Inoperative 10) Structural conditions - Beams, frames, floors corrosion Damaged 11) Structural conditions - Closing devices/watertight doors Damaged 12) Structural conditions - Ballast, fuel and other tanks' Not as required 13) Structural conditions - Other (Structural conditions) Other 14) Living and working - Safe means of access Damaged 15) Living and working - Safe means of access Deck- hold/tank Not as required 16) Living and working - Electrical Unsafe 17) Living and working - Anchoring devices Not as required 18) Living and working - Other (Crew accommodation) Not as required 19) Water/Weathertight - Ventilators, air pipes and casings Damaged 20) Water/Weathertight - Ventilators, air pipes and casings Cracked 21) Water/Weathertight - Doors Not properly maintained 22) Water/Weathertight - Covers (hatchways,- portable,- tarpaulin etc) Not properly maintained 23) Water/Weathertight - Manholes /flush scuttles Not as required 24) Pollution Prevention - Sewage discharge connection Not as required 25) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management System Malfunctioning 26) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 15 and permitted a single voyage to Misrata for permanent repairs. As of Aug 18, iot was anchored in pos. 40° 56' N 028° 52' E. The last detention was on Jan 27 in Haifa with 14 deficiencies for one day. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591