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A medical emergency occurred on board the "AidaPerla", which had just departed from Hamburg to Nordfjordeid, on July 26, 2025, and triggered a rescue operation on the Elbe River near Stade. At around 6 p.m., several rescue teams were alerted, after a woman had sustained a leg injury on board the "Aida Perla" that could not be adequately treated with the on board resources, while the ship was underway on the Elbe. The Stade Fire Department, together with the German Rescue Service (DLRG), approached the moving cruise ship directly. In consultation with the crew of the DLRG boat "Kiek Ut," two emergency paramedics took over the patient from the ship's doctors. Using a special basket stretcher, the injured woman was transferred to the fireboat "Henry Köpcke". At the same time, the DLRG Stade transported the ambulance and emergency vehicle crews to the scene on the Elbe River near Lühesand. The ambulance crew took over the patient on board the "Henry Köpcke." Since the initially reported leg fracture was not confirmed, the emergency medical service was not required.

The U.S. Coast Guard detected and responded to the 'Xue Long 2' on the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) in the U.S. Arctic, approximately 290 NM north of Utqiagvik, Alaska, on July 25, 2025. A Coast Guard C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak responded to the Xue Long 2, an icebreaker operated by the Polar Research Institute of China and 130 NM inside the ECS boundary. The U.S. has exclusive rights to conserve and manage the living and non-living resources of its ECS. The C-130J aircraft was operating under Coast Guard Arctic District’s Operation Frontier Sentinel, which is designed to meet presence with presence in response to adversary activity in or near Alaskan waters.

Russia’s state environmental organization, Rosprirodnadzor, alleged in court that the operator of the tankers 'Volgoneft 212' and 'Volgoneft 239 ' that were lost in December 2024 had multiple violations. The latest accusations of expired licenses came as the environmental was is seeking further compensation and actions from the tanker operator to address the environmental impact of the dual casualties. The tankers were carrying approximately 9,200 metric tons of heavy fuel oil. The authorities estimated that half of the fuel was released in the two incidents, and days later, the 'Volgoneft 109' also reported a leak while it was in port. As part of the suit, the Russian authorities told the court that the captain of the 'Volgoneft 239' was operating the vessel with an expired license. The license was expired for several days prior to the vessel getting underway and encountering a winter storm in the Kerch Strait region. Russian authorities further said that the operator of the tankers, Volgoneft, was not certified to operate the vessels in open waters during the winter months. The company blamed heavy winter weather in the region for both of the casualties. Rosprirodnadzor was suing the tanker operator, giving him the responsibility to pay for the cleanup and salvage of the tankers. The bow section of 239 remains submerged, which led to a dispute over its conditions. The court reports said the bow section continues to leak oil, and the next efforts at recovery and sealing the leaks were not scheduled until October. The agency, however, quickly issued a denial saying that no current leaks were detected. It said, however, it remains the responsibility of the operator and acknowledged the potential environmental dangers from further leaks. Volgoneft has been suing to prevent the Russian authorities in the temporarily Russian occupied Crimea from taking over the salvage efforts as the tanker operator contended that it would lead to inflated costs. The Russian authorities wanted the remaining fuel pumped from the bow section of the vessel. They told the court that the Anapa region has spent more than 211 million rubles (approximately $2.7 million) on cleanup efforts. Nearly 200,000 metric tons of contaminated sand have been removed and over 310 miles of coastline have been cleaned. The city has sued the operator separately for its costs. The Ukraine has also said it would seek to prosecute for the damages it received from the drifting oil.

On the afternoon of July 26, the Guardia Civil informed the CSS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife of a radar echo, which could possibly was a cayuco, sailing two nautucal miles off La Restinga. The watchstanders mobilized the 'Salvamar Navia' and the LS 'Hades' of the Cruz Roja. The crew of the 'Salvamar Navia' located the boat and escorted it to the port of La Restinga, where 47 people safely disembarked. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1949408152568688955

On July 27, numerous migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. In the middle of the night, the departure of a boat was reported to the CROSS in the area of Petit Fort Philippe. The CROSS deployed the 'Ridens' to monitor the boat. Once on site, the crew rescued 32 people. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French resources and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Ridens' were then dropped off at the quay in Calais. Early in the day, a boat was reported to CROSS Gris-Nez, which deployed the 'Jaqcues Oudart Fourmentin' to locate and monitor the boat. After several hours of navigation, the CROSS engaged the patrol boat 'Pluvier' to the scene, which assisted four people from the boat. Several people still on board refused the assistance offered by French resources and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Pluvier' were then transferred to the lifeboat 'SNS 087-Jean Bart II' from the Dunkirk SNSM station and dropped off at the dock in Dunkir. Shortly after, while the same boat was still being monitored, nine more people requested assistance from the 'Pluvier'. They were talem on board and also dropped off at the dock in Calais. In total, 45 people were rescued and cared for by state resources.

On the afternoon of July 25, 2025, the ' Kepejora', carrying 1,400 tons of scrap metal, sank near the Auvelais lock. The barge had departed from Comet in Châtelet and bound for Ghent, was damaged during or shortly after loading. The crew only noticed later that the barge was taking on water. A large-scale rescue operation involving pumps, cranes, and dozens of trucks commenced with trucks waiting in queues at the quay to take the cargo. The operation was complicated by the difficult-to-access quay and the volume of the cargo. A total of 78 trucks would have been needed to unload everything.The firefighters of the Val de Sambre area, who started operating the pumps at 3 p.m., had to call the Crisnée Civil Protection Department. All efforts could not prevent the barge from sinking at a water depth of around 4,5m metres at around 6:05 p.m. The wheelhouse and parts of the starboard side remained above water, but the cargo holds were completely flooded and submerged at port side. An oil boom was laid out around the wreck by the fire brigade as a precaution. The SPW's Inspector General of Waterways has been dispatched to the scene. Reports with photo and video: https://www.gva.be/binnenland/binnenvaartschip-kepejora-zinkt-in-de-samber-reddingsoperatie-mislukt-ondanks-massale-inzet/80056130.html https://www.lavenir.net/regions/sambre-meuse/2025/07/25/accident-fluvial-a-auvelais-naufrage-dune-peniche-chargee-de-1400-tonnes-de-ferraille-video-CRU2FNSQHVCAFEAJXCXUQPFXPE/

On July 27, the sheerleg 'Athlet' (MMSI: 211523490), which had just raised the tug 'Orca' in Bremen, proceeded to Brake to remove the wreckage following the crane collapse of a port crane onto the deck of the 'Hein'. On July 28, experts from NiedersachsenPorts and a salvage company were planning the next steps for the removal of the debris and the dredger, which had broken through the wood and steel quay and was now partially resting on rocks. No water has entered the ship so far, but there has been damage to the bow and parts of the hull. The ship was therefore not allowed to continue sailing; The quay was closed, but passing ship traffic was not restricted. Oil booms were laid out as a precaution. A hydraulic line had ruptured when the crane toppled over, and a small amount of oil leaked into the port basin, while most of it spread onto the deck of the dredger. Why the dredger deviated from its course and allided with the quayside, remained unclear and subject of investigations.

On the evening of July 18, 2025 the tug 'Samson' (IMO: 9194725) was deployed from Torshavn to assist the 'Stadt Florø', which had got a line wrapped around its propeller.off Jan Mayen. It reached the casualty on July 21 at 2 a.m. After securing the tow, the ships set course back to Tórshavn, where they arrived on the late evening of July 24. Due to good weather, the towing went smoothly. at a speed of around six knots. The 'Stadt Florø' left the port again after the obstruction was removed on July 27, en route to Florø with an ETA as of July 29. Report with photos: https://www.fishfacts.com/news/9537

A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew medevaced a man from the 'Tantrum No. 1' approximately 180 miles off Astoria, Oregon, on July 24, 2025. A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-295 Kingfisher crew from 19 Wing Comox in British Columbia, provided assistance overhead with weather reporting and communications. Watchstanders at the JRCC in Victoria, British Columbia, received a call shortly after 1 a.m. from the fishing vessel about a Canadian crew member experiencing a medical emergency. At the time, the vessel was approximately 300 miles west of Astoria. The watch officers in Victoria then notified personnel at the U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District Command Center in Seattle of the emergency. U.S. Coast Guard crews conferred with the duty flight surgeon, who recommended a medevac. The watchstanders established regular communications with the vessel’s crew to monitor the patient's status as the vessel proceeded east to get closer to shore. Once the vessel was in a safer area for a medevac, a helicopter crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Astoria was dispatched aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk. The Jayhawk and Kingfisher crew arrived on scene around 2 p.m. The man was safely hoisted by the helicopter crew and brought to Air Station Astoria at 4 p.m. where he was transferred to EMS to receive a higher level of care. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4256269/us-coast-guard-royal-canadian-air-force-medevac-man-180-miles-west-of-astoria/

On July 24, the 'Wan Hai 503' remained under tow of the 'Offshore Warrior' outside the Indian EEZ and was located approximately 90 nautical miles from the Indian EEZ boundary, as preparations were made for further movement under a forward towing connection. Onboard fire conditions have stabilized considerably. Light smoke continued to emanate from Bay 29 to Bay 35, but there was no evidence of flame or heat escalation. Temperature measurements across affected cargo holds remained stable and in control, averaging around 40–41°C. A complement of approximately 20 salvage personnel, including the Salvage Master, is currently present onboard.. Dewatering efforts were ongoing and yielding consistent results. Cargo Hold Nos. 5 and 6 were being pumped continuously to maintain manageable water levels. The engine room level was also stable and was being monitored around-the-clock. This level of dewatering was critical not only for operational access but also for any required inspection or shifting of equipment. Support vessel operations were being coordinated in tandem with ongoing salvage tasks. The 'Water Lily' continued to support personnel and material transfer between support tugs and the casualty. The 'Virgo', which had temporarily docked at Galle Harbour for maintenance, was scheduled to rejoin operations by the morning of July 25. to execute the forward towing line connection, a critical requirement for entry into a Port of Refuge. Other deployed vessels, including the 'Saksham' and 'Nand Saarthi', remained on standby to support equipment and crew transfers as needed. The 'Advantis Libra' has also been confirmed to join operations by July 29, further reinforcing support capability. The vessel was sent to replace the 'Virgo' after the forward towing line has been connected. Currently, the primary coordination responsibility for managing the incident is being handed over to the Flag State, Singapore, and the salvors. The Directorate General of Shipping (India) has confirmed that India's operational coordination responsibilities will conclude once the vessel re-enters international waters beyond its EEZ, barring any renewed emergency and expected the MPA Singapore to coordinate with the owners as well as the salvers for all further actions. India will, however, continue to provide logistical assistance if requested, and has made arrangements to stand by in the event of any renewed crisis, especially in light of ongoing Southwest Monsoon conditions. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has clearly communicated that entry to a port will not be permitted until this forward tow connection is in place. To this end, the salvors have planned to complete the forward towing arrangement by July 27–28 July, using the 'Virgo'. The MPA has also requested detailed photographic and structural reports, particularly of the port side’s damaged sections, to evaluate the vessel’s seaworthiness for coastal entry. Once the forward towing connection has been confirmed, the salvors will submit updated documentation to the MPA for final review and port clearance. Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Shipping (India) reiterated its position that any entry into an Indian Port of Refuge remains off the table until all bunkers have been removed and the monsoon conditions prevailed. The DGS also emphasized that if the Port of Refuge clearance is delayed further, the vessel should continue to be held outside all EEZs, including in proximity to the India-Sri Lanka-Maldives tri-junction, if safety allows. In conclusion, while the situation remained weather-sensitive, significant progress has been made in stabilizing the vessel. With towage secure, fire risk reduced, and personnel safely onboard, operations were now entering a decisive phase focused on relocation, compliance, and final port entry clearance.

On July 27, numerous migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. In the middle of the night, the departure of a boat was reported to the CROSS in the area of Petit Fort Philippe. The CROSS deployed the rescue vessel 'Ridens' to monitor the boat. Once on site, the crew rescued 32 people. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French resources and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Ridens' were then dropped off at the quay in Calais. Early in the day, a boat was reported to CROSS Gris-Nez, which deployed the patrol boat 'Jaqcues Oudart Fourmentin' to locate and monitor the boat. After several hours of navigation, the CROSS engaged patrol boat 'Pluvier' to the scene, which assisted four people from the boat. Several people still on board refused the assistance offered by French resources and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Pluvier' were then transferred to the 'SNS 087-Jean Bart II' from the Dunkirk SNSM station and dropped off at the dock in Dunkir. Shortly after, while the same boat was still being monitored, nine more people requested assistance from the 'Pluvier'. They were talem on board and also dropped off at the dock in Calais. In total, 45 people were rescued and cared for by state resources.

On the evening hours of July 24, 2025, the 'Maersk Izmir', en route from Port Said to London Gateway Port, located and rescued 24 migrants from a dinghy south of Gavdos. The ship transported the castaways to the port of Karave of Gavdos, where they were safely disembarked with the assistance of a Greek Coast Guard Patrol boat. Early on July 25, a Greek Coast Guard Patrol boat rescued 35 migrants on a dinghy in the sea area south of Gavdos. Early on July 24, a Patrol vesselin cooperation with a Frontex force vessel identified a wooden dinghy with 54 migrants on board in the sea area south of Gavdos. The Frontex vessel took on board 33 people, while the patrol boat rescued the remaining 29 people. The total of 113 boat people were safely transported to the port of Karave of Gavdos and transferred to the temporary accommodation area of Agia. A preliminary investigation was being conducted by the Central Port Authority of Chania.

On the morning of July 26, the sheerleg 'BHV Athlet' (MMSI: 211523490) with a lifting capacity of 100 tons brought the heavily damaged 'Orca' back to the surface. Divers had previously attached slings to the vessel, which the crane used to pull it to the surface. The next step was to pump out the water-oil mixture in the vessel, check the vessel for buoyancy, and tow it away. The leak in the hull had previously been temporarily sealed. The drilling crane was cut off and removed during the night of July 25. The heavily damaged tug was moored at the quay of Nehlsen in the Industry Port of Bremen. Report with video and photos: https://www.butenunbinnen.de/nachrichten/bremen-industriehafen-schlepper-gesunken-bohrkran-100.html https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3867513?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3867092?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3867091?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

On the afternoon of July 25, 2025, the 'Hein' allided with a quay at the port of Brake. The dredger veered off course before striking the quay and coming to rest along the riverbank. In the incident, the 'Hein' suffered significant bow damage with multiple hull breaches. A quay-mounted crane was also knocked down, crashing onto the dredger's deck and rupturing several hydraulic lines. The relevsng authorities confirmed that a minor quantity of hydraulic oil leaked into the water, but stated it was minimal and expected to evaporate quickly. The cause of the dredger's deviation remained unknown, and an investigation was underway. The ' Hein' was stationary at the North Quay as of July 26. Report with photo: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/119277/6084453

Five Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists were arrested on the early morning of July 27, 2025, while protesting against the 'Celebritsy Eclipse' in Amsterdam. Around 4:30 a.m., protesters blocked the vessel at the Amsterdam Passenger Terminal (PTA). Around 35 Extinction Rebellion activists were protesting, using boats, canoes, and inflatable animals to protest against the docking of the cruise ship. About 30 protesters tried to prevent the ship from docking. The protest lasted about two hours. Police arrested five people for assault, spraying the cruise ship, and refusing to show identification. Two people have been released. XR was considering filing a police report because they claimed that harbour boats ran over their (inflatable) boats. The police were not yet aware of any reports as of the morning of July 27 and still investigating what exactly happened. The cruise ship was connected to shore power provided by PTA and otherwise running on biofuel. Report with photo: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/07/27/vijf-aanhoudingen-bij-nachtelijk-protest-tegen-cruiseschip-in-amsterdam/

Russia’s state environmental organization, Rosprirodnadzor, alleged in court that the operator of the tankers 'Volgoneft 212' and 'Volgoneft 239 ' that were lost in December 2024 had multiple violations. The latest accusations of expired licenses came as the environmental was is seeking further compensation and actions from the tanker operator to address the environmental impact of the dual casualties. The tankers were carrying approximately 9,200 metric tons of heavy fuel oil. The authorities estimated that half of the fuel was released in the two incidents, and days later, the 'Volgoneft 109' also reported a leak while it was in port. As part of the suit, the Russian authorities told the court that the captain of the 'Volgoneft 239' was operating the vessel with an expired license. The license was expired for several days prior to the vessel getting underway and encountering a winter storm in the Kerch Strait region. Russian authorities further said that the operator of the tankers, Volgoneft, was not certified to operate the vessels in open waters during the winter months. The company blamed heavy winter weather in the region for both of the casualties. Rosprirodnadzor was suing the tanker operator, giving him the responsibility to pay for the cleanup and salvage of the tankers. The bow section of 239 remains submerged, which led to a dispute over its conditions. The court reports said the bow section continues to leak oil, and the next efforts at recovery and sealing the leaks were not scheduled until October. The agency, however, quickly issued a denial saying that no current leaks were detected. It said, however, it remains the responsibility of the operator and acknowledged the potential environmental dangers from further leaks. Volgoneft has been suing to prevent the Russian authorities in the temporarily Russian occupied Crimea from taking over the salvage efforts as the tanker operator contended that it would lead to inflated costs. The Russian authorities wanted the remaining fuel pumped from the bow section of the vessel. They told the court that the Anapa region has spent more than 211 million rubles (approximately $2.7 million) on cleanup efforts. Nearly 200,000 metric tons of contaminated sand have been removed and over 310 miles of coastline have been cleaned. The city has sued the operator separately for its costs. The Ukraine has also said it would seek to prosecute for the damages it received from the drifting oil.

The 'Isle of Cumbrae', serving von the route Largs-Cumbrae was removed from service on July 25 at approx 1:00 p.m. to allow contractors to carry out a repair of the ramp issue in the port of Largs. Due to the technical issue with the ramp, the vessel was operating single ended, so that vehicles wee required to reverse on and off the vessel.

On July 27, numerous migrant boat departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. In the middle of the night, the departure of a boat was reported to the CROSS in the area of Petit Fort Philippe. The CROSS deployed the rescue vessel 'Ridens' to monitor the boat. Once on site, the crew rescued 32 people. Several people still on board the boat refused the assistance offered by French resources and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Ridens' were then dropped off at the quay in Calais. Early in the day, a boat was reported to CROSS Gris-Nez, which deployed the 'Jaqcues Oudart Fourmentin' to locate and monitor the boat. After several hours of navigation, the CROSS engaged the patrol boat 'Pluvier' to the scene, which assisted four people from the boat. Several people still on board refused the assistance offered by French resources and continued on their way. The people rescued by the 'Pluvier' were then transferred to the lifeboat 'SNS 087-Jean Bart II' from the Dunkirk SNSM station and dropped off at the dock in Dunkir. Shortly after, while the same boat was still being monitored, nine more people requested assistance from the 'Pluvier'. They were talem on board and also dropped off at the dock in Calais. In total, 45 people were rescued and cared for by state resources.

After the sinking of the 'Kepejora' on the morning of July 25 on the banks of the Sambre in Auvelais, in the municipality of Sambreville, work was on to remove the 1,400 tons of scrap in the cargo holds by the scrap metal dealers of Comet in an attempt to quickly reopen the waterway. Since the sinking, river traffic has been completely suspended. Several barges were at a standstill, forced to wait for the operations to be completed. Any delays will have to be covered by the vessel's insurance. During the night, two cranes were workionng to extract the cargo. Nearly 800 tons of scrap metal have already been removed in around 50 trucks, while almost as much remained to be removed. The grapples go into the water, fishing, with long crane arms to find the scrap metal wherever it is, especially since the barge has sunk even further. Only once the scrap metal has been removed, the barge can be raised, which was expected to take place on July 29 or 30. The authorities will then have to establish the exact circumstances of the sinking. The accident may have occurred during the loading operations at the Comet Sambre dockside facility in Châtelet. An impact was remarked during loading. Another concern esd s hydrocarbon pollution. Thefuel tank has suffered a hole. Firefighters were lowered directly onto the water by a crane to install a floating boom. The objective was to prevent the fuel from spreading into the Sambre. The master and his crew, originally from Flanders, have returned home for the time being. Reports with photo and video: https://www.rtbf.be/article/une-peniche-chargee-de-ferraille-coule-a-auvelais-1400-tonnes-a-extraire-la-sambre-bloquee-11580804 https://www.sudinfo.be/id1021490/article/2025-07-26/naufrage-dune-peniche-auvelais-les-secours-tentent-de-colmater-une-fuite-de https://www.gva.be/binnenland/binnenvaartschip-kepejora-zinkt-in-de-samber-reddingsoperatie-mislukt-ondanks-massale-inzet/80056130.html

On the afternoon of July 25, 2025, the 'Hein' allided with a quay at the port of Brake. The dredger veered off course before striking the quay and coming to rest along the riverbank in pos. 53° 21' N 008° 30 E. The 'Hein' suffered significant bow damage with multiple hull breaches. A quay-mounted crane was also knocked down, crashing onto the dredger's deck and rupturing several hydraulic lines. The relevant authorities confirmed that a minor quantity of hydraulic oil leaked into the water, but stated it was minimal and expected to evaporate quickly. The cause of the dredger's deviation remained unknown, and an investigation was underway. The ' Hein' was stationary at the North Quay as of July 26. Photos: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3866610?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3866605?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest