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A team from the maritime services provider Boskalis boarded the 'Stena Immaculate' on March 13 at around noon on Thursday. Five salvors were involved, including gas experts. Various inspections were carried out, and a small fire was extinguished in a storage area at the front of the ship. Boskalis will be carrying out further inspections of kerosene tanks for explosion hazards in the coming days. The power supply on board is still working. Boskalis wants to prepare the ship in the coming days to pump out kerosene and bring the vessel to a port. The detention of the Russian captain of the 'Solong', who was arrested on March 11 and is suspected of serious negligence resulting in death, was extended by 36 hours on March 13 by a British court. This gives more time to him to be questioned, There were still small fires on the upper deck of the 'Solong'. The multi-purpose vessel 'Mellum' and the sensor aircraft DO228 have completed their deployment off the British coast. The United Kingdom Coast Guard informed the Central Command for Maritime Emergencies on the afternoon of March 12, that it would be able to release the two units from the operation during the course of the evening. The DO228 headed home after a final surveillance flight and landed at the naval air base in Nordholz on the evening. The 'Mellum' arrived at its home port of Wilhelmshaven on the afternoon of March 13. The Mellum' was tasked by the British Coast Guard with, among other tasks, monitoring the tanker and being ready in case of an oil spill. The crew also surveyed the stricken vessel with the aid of an onboard drone. On March 12, it was dispatched to the container ship. There, the crew launched the drone again and provided the Coast Guard with detailed images of the situation on board. The British authorities also sought advice from a ship firefighting expert from the Bremerhaven Fire Department, who was assigned to the operation on board the 'Mellum'. The DO228 conducted several surveillance flights on March 11 and 12. The aircraft operated from Humberside Airport. The flights provided high-resolution images of the two parties involved in the accident, helped the Coast Guard's decision-makers assess the situation, and relieved the crews of the British surveillance aircraft. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has launched an investigation into the allision,which occurred on March 10 at 09.47 a.m. UTC when the 'Solong', traveling at 16.4 knots, struck the anchored tanker, which was carrying 220,000 barrels of Jet-A1 fuel and awaiting berth at the Port of Killingholme, near the entrance to the River Humber. The vessel was operating under charter to the Military Sealift Command when the incident occurred. At 01.30 a.m. UTC, the 'Solong' had passed to the east of the Longstone lighthouse and altered course onto a heading of approximately 150° at a speed of about 16.4 knots. Initial reports indicated the 'Solong', which regularly traveled between Grangemouth and Rotterdam, did not take any evasive action before the allision. The MAIB investigation involves collaboration with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, U.S. Coast Guard, and Marine Safety Investigation Authority Portugal. The UK branch will lead the safety investigation, with Portugal and the United States serving as substantially interested states. The tanker’s operator, Crowley, is working closely with UK authorities on salvage operations while prioritizing crew welfare and environmental protection. The MAIB investigators are currently focused on gathering witness accounts and digital data, including Voyage Data Recorders from both vessels. The investigation will examine navigational practices, manning and fatigue management, vessel condition and maintenance, and environmental conditions at the time of the allision. Reports iwth photos: https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20250310_94435008 https://www.havariekommando.de/SharedDocs/Aktuelles/DE/2025/20250310_Internationale_Hilfe_KollisionUK.html;jsessionid=9F22A62EC2816B85C9EA1490422E0AAE.live21324?nn=1461832 https://gcaptain.com/uks-maib-leads-multi-national-investigation-into-north-sea-ship-collision/

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On March 10, 2025, the 'Aruna Chan' was detained in Rostock with two deficiencies, both having been regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Labour conditions - Non payment of wages Non payment of Wages 2) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on March 14 and remained stationary in port. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Emergency services were called to the 'Seatrout', en route from Ghent, on March 12, 2025, at 10.45 p.m. after a 29-year-old man from Russia fell over board in the lock complex in Terneuzen. A trauma helicopter and a diving team were sent to the outer port. The person was lying on a fender in the lock, but not in the water. The victim was brought to shore using a cherry picker. Several ambulances arrived on the scene. A trauma helicopter from Rotterdam also landed at the lock complex. The person was taken to hospital by ambulance, but had to be declared dead. The police have informed the labour inspectorate about the accident. The tanker towed out of the lock and berthed in the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal. Reports with photo and video: https://www.omroepzeeland.nl/nieuws/17310722/gewonde-na-val-van-schip-bij-sluizencomplex-terneuzen https://www.pzc.nl/112-nieuws-terneuzen/rus-29-overleden-na-val-van-schip-in-terneuzen~ac9ce336/?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialsharing_web

On March 14, a cayuco was located about five nautical miles south of La Restinga. The 'Salvamar Acrux' was mobilized by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo. The SAR boat escorted the cayuco to the port, where 58 people of sub-Saharan origin, among them 56 men and two women, safely disembarked. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1900500646261837935

12 Red Funnel vehicle services of the 'Red Falcon' on the Isle of Wight were cancelled on March 14 as further repairs were required on the ferry, which was taken out of service after finding a fault with her propulsion system. The 6 a.m., 9am, 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. departures from East Cowes and the 4.30 a.m., 7.30 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 4.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. sailings from Southampton were called off. Red Funnel teams were working around the clock with external contractors to address the issue, with further works necessary (including realigning of the engine timings, before sea trials can commence, which are currently scheduled for March 15.

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Five salvage workers from the maritime service provider Boskalis were on board the 'Stena Immaculate' again on March 14. The team, which includes a gas expert, carried out additional inspections and gas measurements, such as assessing the condition of the storage tanks. The inspections will continue in the coming days. Using ship systems, the salvors will also check the tanks to ensure that there is sufficient inert gas in them, which limits the risk of explosion. Boskalis wants to prepare the ship to pump out kerosene and take it to a port. It is not yet known when that will be possible, but from experience, that could take a while."The British Coastguard reported earlier that the 'Solong' had been towed to a safe place. Report with photo: https://www.welingelichtekringen.nl/economie/bergers-boskalis-terug-op-tanker-noordzee-voor-meer-inspecties

Salvage crews have placed three generators aboard the 'MSC Baltic lll' on March 11. A barge is in the area with equipment to pump off the ship's fuel, and a container with equipment to heat up the heavy bunker fuel has also been placed onboard. As of March 133, the tug 'Atlantic Elm' (IMO 7910230) with a barge on the hook, loaded with salvage equipment, was waiting off Lark Harbour. The salvage crew were preparing to go out to the 'MSC Baltic lll' to begin fuel removal operations when the weather permits.

The salvors, who were aboard the 'Stena Immaculate' on March 13 found that the engine room was fine. They intended to be boarding again on March 14 at daylight. Then they will take a close look at the cargo tanks. Rough seas were, however, an unpredictable factor in the plans. The decision whether the ship will be towed to a port was still too early to say, and a decision was postponed until the weekend.’ Also the salvor of the 'Solong' was on board on March 12. Several ships from Multraship from Terneuzen were near the ship. The small fires on the upper deck were being contained and closely monitored. Specialized ships were present to support the firefighting. The Coastguard also flew over the ships several times. There did not appear to be any pollution from both the 'Stena Immaculate' or the 'Solong'. On the evening of March 12, the Department of Migrant Workers oconfirmed that it was a Filipino seafarer who was reported missing. The licensed manning agency (LMA) stated that the man was last seen at the bow of the vessel, the area of the ship that caught on fire after the massive explosion. The surviving crew members have been accomodated in a hotel in London, waiting for their repatriation. The Humberside Police confirmed on March 14 that magistrates had granted a further extension of 24 hours to the time detectives can hold the Russian captain of the ship due to the complexities of the incident, the number of witnesses involved and establishing any scenes to collate and gather information and evidence. Extensive lines of enquiry are continuing, and further updates will be provided once available. In parallel, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch is trying to establish the cause of the crash. Report with photos: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/03/13/boskalis-aan-boord-van-tanker-stena-immaculate-machinekamer-in-orde/

The Canary Islands Directorate General of Emergencies has extended the high-risk marine pollution alert to five municipalities of Gran Canaria after the 'Montes y Sabino' sank 3.5 miles off the coast. The alert has been in effect since March 13 at 9:45 a.m. for the municipalities of Telde, Ingenio, Agüimes, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, and San Bartolomé de Tirajana. This decision has been made in response to the incident and in accordance with the Territorial Emergency Plan for Civil Protection of the Canary Islands (PLATECA). Salvamento Marítimo have confirmed the presence of an oil slick measuring between 100 and 150 metres in width and extending for one mile south of the incident site, approximately four miles east of the Port of Arinaga. Surface winds from the north-northwest were forecast throughout the day, with moderate speeds between 20 and 30 kilometres per hour. During daylight hours, the wind intensity was expected to weaken, becoming light and variable in direction. Meanwhile, north-westerly swells between one and two metres in height were anticipated to persist throughout the day. In response to the environmental risk, the Spanish central government has activated the National Maritime Plan at Emergency Phase Situation 1, maintaining vigilance over the affected area.

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The salvors, who were aboard the 'Stena Immaculate' on March 13 found that the engine room was fine. They intended to be boarding again on March 14 at daylight. Then they will take a close look at the cargo tanks. Rough seas were, however, an unpredictable factor in the plans. The decision whether the ship will be towed to a port was still too early to say, and a decision was postponed until the weekend.’ Five salvage workers from the maritime service provider Boskalis were on board the 'Stena Immaculate' again on March 14. The team, which includes a gas expert, carried out additional inspections and gas measurements, such as assessing the condition of the storage tanks. The inspections will continue in the coming days. Using ship systems, the salvors will also check the tanks to ensure that there is sufficient inert gas in them, which limits the risk of explosion. Boskalis wants to prepare the ship to pump out kerosene and take it to a port. It is not yet known when that will be possible, but from experience, that could take a while."The Also the salvor of the 'Solong' was on board on March 12. Several ships from Multraship from Terneuzen were near the ship. The small fires on the upper deck were being contained and closely monitored. Specialized ships were present to support the firefighting. The Coastguard also flew over the ships several times. There did not appear to be any pollution from both the 'Stena Immaculate' or the 'Solong'. On the evening of March 12, the Department of Migrant Workers oconfirmed that it was a Filipino seafarer who was reported missing. The licensed manning agency (LMA) stated that the man was last seen at the bow of the vessel, the area of the ship that caught on fire after the massive explosion. The surviving crew members have been accomodated in a hotel in London, waiting for their repatriation. The Humberside Police confirmed on March 14 that magistrates had granted a further extension of 24 hours to the time detectives can hold the Russian captain of the ship, Vladimir Motin, due to the complexities of the incident, the number of witnesses involved and establishing any scenes to collate and gather information and evidence. Extensive lines of enquiry are continuing, and further updates will be provided once available. In parallel, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch is trying to establish the cause of the crash. Report with photos: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/03/13/boskalis-aan-boord-van-tanker-stena-immaculate-machinekamer-in-orde/ Report with photo: https://www.welingelichtekringen.nl/economie/bergers-boskalis-terug-op-tanker-noordzee-voor-meer-inspecties

Hebo has unloaded cargo from the 'H&S Wisdom' to lighten the ship. The maritime service provider from Zwartsluis has let a pontoon run aground next to the ship after mapping the bottom. The location has been chosen very precisely. The cargo of steel, 'about 700 tons', is transferred from the ship to the pontoon. Then there is a feeder barge that then brings the cargo to the port. ‘Hebo has been busy for two days now and the salvors expected to need another six days. The 'H&S Wisdom' sailed on the Humber on the evening of March 2, during one of the highest water levels of the year. As a result, it ended up in a place outside the shipping channel, where it will only come out at a comparable water level. That is not expected until the end of this month, Moreover, a lot depends on that attempt, because the next comparable high tide will take even longer, it could then take until October. By unloading the cargo, the chance of the ship being refloated at the end of the month is increased. Report with photo: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/03/14/hebo-lost-vastgelopen-amasus-schip-hs-wisdom-op-humber/

On the night of March 13, 2025, the medical evacuation of a crew member from the 'MSC Joanna', en route from Mundra to Felixstowe, was carried out about 20 nautical miles south of Gran Canaria. The SAR helicopter 202 was mobilized by Salvamento Marítimo and hoisted the victim. He was then transported to the Negrín Hospital in Las Palmas.

On March 13, 2025, at 1:51 p.m., there was smoke development aboard the 'RP Praag' while sailing on the Rhine near Düsseldorf-Volmerswerth near Grimlingshausen at river kilometre 733. The captain reported a flash fire in the engine room and smoke coming from the engine room. When the first rescue boat arrived from Neuss, the engine room was already heavily filled with smoke, but open flames were no longer visible. A team of fire fighters, wearing breathing apparatus, entered the engine room to investigate, while another team assisted the crew of the unloaded tankerl. After a thorough inspection, no further fire spread was detected. The fire had extinguished itself. The affected area was nevertheless further inspected for possible embers, and finally smoke was ventilated using a positive pressure fan. A crew member of the ship suffered smoke inhalation and was treated on board by the crew of an ambulance, which was brought aboard from the marina by the Neuss rescue boat. The injured person was then removed from the ship and transported by ambulance to a hospital for further medical treatment. A total of 20 emergency personnel were on scene, spending approximately four hours fighting the fire, clearing smoke, and rescuing the injured person. The Water Police have begun an investigation into the cause of the fire, which was thought to have been a heat buildup in the engine room. After consultation with the Waterways Authority, the vessel resumed sailing at 4.30 p.m. and was berthed in the port of Neuss at 6.20 p.m. The incident did not result in any restrictions for shipping. Water police officers have filed a shipping accident report and begun investigating the cause of the fire. Report with photo: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/122045/5990501