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A drone allegedly targeted the 'Family', the lead boat of a large flotilla set to try to break the Israeli maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip on Sep 8, 2025, at around midnight, and caused a fire on the foreship. The incident occurred inside the Tunisian port of Sidi Bou Said, from which the Global Sumud Flotilla plans to depart on Sep 10. The lead boat, “Family,” was set to carry Greta Thunberg and other activists. The vessel, carrying members of its steering committee, was struck by what was suspected to be a drone, with the six passengers and crew reported safe. The Tunisian authorities denied that there was zero drone activity in the area, which seems to have been proven as wrong. According to the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) for Gaza, the 'Family' carrying the flotilla's steering committee, sustained fire damage to its main deck and below-deck storage. The incident was captured on onboard CCTV and shared across social media channels. Videos showed the impact and ensuing flames on deck. The Tunisian police confirmed they had extinguished the fire and that the attack caused no casualties. Reports with photo and videos: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/czx0kd61kryt https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/drone-said-to-strike-main-boat-of-thunberg-led-gaza-flotilla-in-tunisian-port/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/09/flotilla-carrying-aid-to-gaza-struck-by-flaming-object-video-shows-sidi-bou-said-port-tunisia https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250909-flotilla-for-gaza-says-main-boat-struck-by-drone-tunisia-denies-claim/ https://www.siasat.com/gaza-bound-flotilla-says-main-ship-hit-by-drone-in-tunisian-waters-3269228/

The Mar del Plata Regional Port Consortium is promoting a plan to recover and reorganize operational space at the Port of Mar del Plata through the scrapping of the 'Sirius III' by the TPA Shipyard. The work started in September 2025 and was now in its final stages. The 'Sirius III' has been inactive for years at the North Breakwater. The work plan includes various strategies for managing inactive vessels. In addition to scrapping, some vessels were to be towed to other terminals or scuttled at the Cristo Rey underwater park, off the coast of Mar del Plata, where they become attractions for recreational and scientific diving. The scrapping of the 'Sirius III' not only reclaimed space, but also enabled the recycling of sheet metal for the naval industry and the reuse of parts with useful life in other vessels. Once these tasks have been completed, the Consortium will continue scrapping the fishing vessels 'Graciela' and 'Coral Azul', currently located in front of commercial docks. Report with photo: https://www.elmarplatense.com/con-el-desguace-del-buque-sirius-iii-ya-se-recuperaron-1266-metros-de-espacio-operativo-en-el-puerto

The ferry pier in Moskenes has reopened on Sep 10, 2025, and the service on the route Bodø-Røst-Værøy-Moskenes was back in normal operation with the first trip to Bodø at 3:15 p.m., arriving in Moskenes at 6:30 p.m. The last departure on the alternative route was from Svolvær at 7:45 a.m., arriving in Bodø at 11:45 a.m. The ferry pier was scheduled to reopen already on Sep 9, but the opening was postponed until the following day. The 'Landegode' left Bodø on Sep 8 and berthed in Kjøreneset near Leirvik on Sep 10.

According to latest estimates of the U.S. Coast Guard, 67 containers fell into the water from the 'Mississippi'. Additional boxes impacted the pier and damaged the emissions-capture barge 'Stax 2'. The barge involved is part of an innovative emissions control system unveiled earlier in 2025. The barge was connected to the 'Mississippi' at the time of the accident and was damaged by several fallen containers. The Coast Guard confirmed that containers that fell into the water and were floating in the harbour were belonging to ZIM’s cargo. Crews were working to stabilize the ship. investigators ertr eyeing the possibility of a balancing issue with the ballast inside the ship. Hours after the initial containers fell, even more containers toppled on the port side. The concern was that more containers currently tilted on the ship could also topple overboard. The 'Mississippi' had a full load of goods ranging from shoes to clothing to electronics going to numerous stores throughout the U.S., such as Costco, Target, Walmart and small mom-and-pop stores. Many of the retailers may have lost their items in the mishap. After the ship came into the port and crews started to release the straps holding the containers down, these started to fall into the water, sparking a domino effect. Emergency crews, supported by the U.S. Coast Guard, deployed vessels and aircraft to contain the lost boxes and survey the affected area. ,Dome of the containers were floating and being kept in the area by buoys in the water. Others have sunk and will have to be recovered. A 500-yard safety zone has been established around the affected area by the Coastguard. Los Angeles-Long Beach first responders initially had established a safety zone of approximately 250 yards around Pier G232. Pier G is operated by International Transportation Service (ITS). “Cargo operations have been temporarily suspended at the pier, as the operations were continued to ensure the safety of dockworkers and other Port personnel. A Unified Command comprising the U.S. Coast Guard, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Police Department, Port of Long Beach, Army Corps of Engineers and other commercial representatives has been established to coordinate the response efforts. Air Station Ventura is conducting aerial surveillance of the affected area. The Coast Guard was also leading the effort to determine the cause of the incident. Report with videos: https://abc7.com/post/shipping-containers-tumble-overboard-port-long-beach/17779934/?linkId=858991174&fbclid=IwY2xjawMuG_BleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHtLVHLBztpvaaPk0OgvU8pdD-ttPuorDLHGJILoyZxsJ05BiHtolItS2pb8W_aem_2DtVK2e8vlNbHrT6H4YB9w

The 'TQ Samsun' was detained in Zhangzhou on Sep 7, 2025, after its arrival from Gulangyu, by the port authorities under the Tokyo MoU. The initial inspection revealed eight deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention. After these were rectified to the satisfaction of the inspectors, the ship left the port again on Sep 8 en route to Tianjin with an ETA as of Sep 14.

On Sep 4, the 'Donald M. James' left the port of Brest again, being towed ty the tug 'Abeille Horizon'. The convoy, which stopped in Brest at the end of August, is destined to the Lisnave shipyard in Setubal for permanent repairs with an ETA as of Sep 10. The bulk carrier had been immobilized in Bremerhaven since March 11 due to a rudder damage. Report with photo: https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/marine-marchande/l-abeille-horizon-remorque-un-vraquier-vers-le-portugal

A mirant boat was located 10 nautical miles Southest of Arguineguín on Sep 9. The CCS Las Palmas of Salvametno Marítimo deployed the' Salvamar Macondo', which escorted the small boat with four people of Maghrebi origin on board to the port of Arguineguín. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1965446360431559113

On Sep 7, 2025, at around midnight UTC, the 'Thamesborg', enroute from Lianyungang to Baie Comeau, Quebec, with 16 people and a cargo of cargon blocks for industrial use (anodes) on board, ran aground in the Northwest Passage within the Franklin Strait, in pos. 71° 21' N 096° 54' W, northwest of the Tasmania Islands in the strait, off mainland Nunavut, The usual shipping lane runs further to the west through the Franklin Strait. It was unclear why the' Thamesborg' chose a more easterly routing. The Canadian Coast Guard deployed the buoy lighthouse vessel CCGS 'Sir Wilfrid Laurier' (IMO: 8320456) to assist. The light icebreaker was positioned around 150 nautical miles to the southwest at the time of the incident and arrived on scene within around nine hours. Also the cargo vessel 'Miena Desgagnes' (IMO: 9700380) diverted from its route from Montral to Becancour and was standing by at the grounding site off the southwest corner of Prince of Wales Island in the Peel Sound. On Sep 8, the tug ''Jean Goodwilll' (IMO: 9199634) was on site too. There were no injuries to crew, and no pollution occurred as a result of the incident. The fuel tanks of the vessel and its cargo holds were all intact, while multiple ballast tanks were flooded, but not affecting the vessel's stability. An ROV was used to complete an inspection of the hull. The crew of the 'Thamesborg' was making a further assessments of potential damage to the ship, and salvage experts were discussing further steps for the safe refloating of the vessel, which routinely sails the Nortwest Passage, connecting China anf Canada. The route via the Arctic is around 3,750 nautical miles shorter than the traditional way via the Panama Canal and saves around 14 days in travel time and reduces emissions by 40 %. The situation of the 'Thamesborg' with the assisting ships nearby remained unchanged as of Sep 10. Report with photo: https://www.nnsl.com/home/response-continues-to-ship-run-aground-in-northwest-passage-8240993

The 'Tai An' was stuck in the port of Ushuaia due to a crew strike demanding outstanding wages. The dispute has been registered with the Ministry of Labor and Employment of Tierra del Fuego under file MTE-E 32600-2025. The seafarers were reporting non-payment of wages, delays in pension contributions, and the absence of sworn statements, which affected their social security coverage. The strike affected approximately 160 crew members, who were demanding full payment of their wages. According to union representatives, partial payments have been made, but the claim remained active. The vessel's owner, Liu Zhijiang, attributed the situation to financial difficulties and judicial embargoes, although he did not submit supporting documentation to labor authorities. The vessel remained moored in Ushuaia as of Sep 10, 2025, while a mandatory conciliation process convened by the Ministry of Labour was taking place. Report with photo: https://www.ushuaianoticias.com/2025/09/09/el-buque-tai-an-permanece-amarrado-en-ushuaia-por-un-conflicto-salarial/

The ferry pier in Moskenes municipality, which was destroyed, when the "Landegode" drove straight into, remained out of service as of Sep 9. Damage was identified to the cylinder, lifting tower, hoses, hydraulic pipes and railings, and the entire ferry bridge had to be checked for damage. Repair work began on Sep 6. The "Landegode" itself suffered minor damage in the accident. To remedy the situation, a temporary ferry connection was established directly between Bodø and Svolvær on the evening of Sep 5.

The 'Vikingen', operating on the Sandnessjøen - Bjørn (Dønna) - Løkta route, had to cancel the servicce on the B-route on Sep 10, 2025, until further notice due to technical problems. The ferry was sidelined in Sandnessjøen for troubleshooting.

The 'Baltic Hollyhock' was detained in Riga on Sep 5, 2025. by the Paris MoU authorities. The reefer underwent a detailed inspection, during which seven deficiencies were found, one of which being regarded as seriious and ground for a detention. Areas inspected included the accommodation and galley, engine room, navigation bridge, decks and forecastle a.o. The ship was released again on Sep 7 and left the port en route to the Russian port of St. Petersburg, where it arrived on Sep 10.

The fishing vessel 'Nuevo Abuelo José' was disabled and adrift on the morning of Sep 9, 20 nautical miles south of Mazagón. The 'Salvamar Vela', mobilized by the CCS Huelva of Salvamento Marítimo, took it in tow and safely pulled it to the por of Huelva.

The sanctioned Russian LNG tanker 'Zarya', being the third tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project, arrived at Tieshan LNG Terminal in the province of Guangxi on Sep 9. The cargo size was more than 160,000 cubic meters, loaded at the LNG 2 facility in Gydan on July 30- The first cargo from the sanctioned project, carried by the LNG tanker 'Arctic Mulan', had arrived at the Beihai LNG terminal on Aug 28. A second cargo arrived over the last weekend.

A brazen passenger of the 'Rhapsody of the Seas' has been accused of hurling himself off the cruise ship to skip out on paying off more than $16,000 in gambling debt. Jey Gonzalez-Diaz jumped off the ship near the Port of San Juan in Puerto Rico on Sep 7, 2025, at around 9:15 a.m. He racked up $16,710 in debt 'almost exclusively' from casino visits during the week-long vacation. Gonzalez-Diaz boarded the ship on Aug 31. When it returned from Barbados, he jumped overboard right as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers were inspecting passengers. When CBP officers finally caught up with him near the Puerto Rico Capitol Building, he was carrying $14,600 in cash, two phones, and five IDs. According to the criminal complaint, Gonzalez-Diaz admitted in Spanish that he jumped becausehe did not want to report the currency on his possession because he thought he was going to be taxed duties for bring in the currency. Royal Caribbean told investigators he owed $16,710.24, almost all of it racked up in the ship’s casino. The investigators also found records tying a “Jeremy Omar Gonzalez-Diaz” to federal custody in Puerto Rico. The man was released on bail. If convicted, Gonzalez-Diaz could be slapped with a $250,000 fine or spend up to five years in prison or both. Report with photos: https://www.2oceansvibe.com/2025/09/10/cruise-ship-gambler-jumps-overboard-to-avoid-16k-debt/

A fire broke out on Sep 9, 2025, at 5.40 p.m. LT on the foredeck of the 'Alma', the second largest ship in the Gaza Solidarity Flotilla, which was thought to have been caused by a drone. The crew managed to put out the flames at 6.20 p.m. The incident came one day after the fire that affected the 'Family' (MMSI: 255915808) off the coast of Sidi Bou Said. The Joint Action Coordination for Palestine called for immediate relief to the port where the ship is moored. Nine activists were on board at the time of the incident; all were safe and sound, and no injuries have been reported. Despite this incident, the organizers affirmed that the flotilla planned to continue its journey to Gaza at all costs. Reports with photo and video: https://www.resumenlatinoamericano.org/2025/09/09/palestina-otro-barco-de-la-flotilla-sumud-es-atacado-por-un-dron-israeli/ https://realites.com.tn/fr/urgent-un-nouvel-incendie-a-bord-dun-deuxieme-navire-de-la-flottille/ https://twitter.com/i/status/1965594171424768334

The sanctioned 'Kapitan Yakovlev' has set course for Svalbard with an ETA in Barentsburg as of Sep 11, 2025. A normal, standard inspection will probably be carried out by customs and police, when it enters the territorial waters. The ship is sanctioned by the US and Ukraine because it is said to have transported weapons for Russia. What the ship actually has loaded, was unknown, but it was probably related to Russian coal mining. Neither the EU nor Norway has imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company, which owns the ship.

The 'Lurøy', serving on the route Stokkvågen - Onøy - Sleneset - Lovund, had to cancel the A-route on Sep 10 until further notice due to problems with the maneuvering system. Troubleshooting commenced at the quay in Lovund. New information regarding the service was to be available by 12:00 p.m.

On Sep 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. the 'STAX 2' was damaged while tied up alongside the container m/v 'Mississippi' (IMO: 9954187) at Pier G in the Port of Long Beach by a container collapse incident. The container collapse started with the aft stack before spreading to the forward section near the vessel’s superstructure. The container ship was listing to starboard, away from the pier, when the incident occurred. Approximately 67 containers falling overboard into the water and crashed onto the barge, which was moored at the starboard side of the vessel, and more onto the pier. A Unified Command comprising the U.S. Coast Guard, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Police Department, Port of Long Beach, Army Corps of Engineers and other commercial representatives has been established to coordinate response efforts. Air Station Ventura is conducting aerial surveillance of the affected area. The Coast Guard established a safety zone 500 yards around the 'Mississippi' and was issuing marine safety broadcasts every hour to alert other vessels to the hazards. The Coast Guard was also leading the effort to determine the cause of the incident. The 'STAX 2' is part of an innovative emissions control system unveiled earlier in 2025. In April, the STAX Engineering demonstrated its integrated emissions and carbon capture technology designed to help maritime operators meet increasingly strict environmental regulations. Report with photos and videos: https://gcaptain.com/over-50-boxes-topple-from-containership-at-port-of-long-beach/

The 'Salvamar Fénix' has rescued 17 people. among them 15 men, one woman, and one girl, from a small boat that was located by a sailboat, 20 nautical miles east of Cape La Nao. They have been transferred to the port of Alicante.