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On Sep 13, 2025, the 'Aurelia' was detained in Novorossiysk with 18 deficiencies: 1) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boats Not as required 2) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boat inventory Inoperative 3) Life saving Appliances - Stowage or rescue boats Not as required 4) Safety of navigation - Charts Not updated 5) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Not updated 6) Safety of navigation - Compass correction log Not as required 7) Safety of navigation - Voyage data recorder Not as required 8)) Safety of navigation - Lights, shapes and sound-signals Not as required 9) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Propulsion main engine Not as required 10) Pollution Prevention - Oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces Not as required 11) Labour conditions - Cleanliness of engine room Not as required 12) Labour conditions - Wages Not as required 13) Labour conditions - Mooring/ropes/Lines and wires Not as required 14) Radio communications - Facilities for reception of marine safety inform Not as required 15) Radio communications - Radio log (diary) Not as required 16) Emergency systems - Emergency steering position com / compass reading Not as required 17) Emergency systems - Emergency lighting, batteries and switches Not as required 18) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again onSep 14 and dropped anchor off the port. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F5iWZKZox/

Due to a mechanical issue, the scheduled departure of the 'Ala'suinu' from Argentia to North Sydney was at risk to be delayed on the night of Sep 15, 2025.

arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage 13.09.25

The Calmac ferries 'Glen Sannox' and Loch Shira' assisted the HM Coastguard, responding to the 10-m-fishing vessel 'Spitfire' in distress, on Sep 10 at 11.35 a.m. Also the Troon RNLI all weather lifeboat, Largs RNLI inshore lifeboat and the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 199 were mobilized to the scene just north of Little Cumbrae Island. Coastguard rescue teams from Cumbrae, Greenock and Largs were also sent to assist. The helicopter winched the two people on board from the sinking trawler and flew them to Largs Yacht Haven, where they were checked over by ambulance crew and released. The ferry was stood down by the Coastguard and resumed service with the 1:30 p.m. departure from Cumbrae. The RNLI lifeboat 'R.A. Wilson', with a four member volunteer crew on board, capsized during the response in the Firth of Clyde.. The Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat overturned on its way to the accident site, sending the rescue volunteers into the water. The crew was able to quickly right the lifeboat and get back onboard. They were then escorted back to the lifeboat station by other crews attending the emergency. The four RNLI volunteers were assessed paramedics and no injuries were reported, however the lifeboat was damaged. The RNLI has sent a relief lifeboat to the area while the original undergoes repairs. The RNLI started carrying out an investigation in conjunction with the MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch) into the incident. A notice to mariners (NTM 26/2025) has been issued by Peel Ports, advising vessels not to anchor or fish in the area until the wreck’s exact location has been confirmed. Although it’s not yet known what caused the 'Spitfire' to sink, it was feared one of its wooden planks may have given way, leading to water ingress. The 'Spitfire' was launched in 1974 at Dunbar in East Lothian, and was the second last boat to be built at the town’s boatyard, Weatherhead and Blackie, before it closed two years later. The trawler remained at the harbour for 50 years until being sold in 2024 and then sailed north and through the Caledonian Canal on its way to new owners on the west coast. It was trawling for prawns in waters north of Little Cumbrae island on its last voyage.

The Gambia flagged f/v 'Tafra 3' (IMO: 9238727), was in collision with the 'Grey Whale' on Sep 12, 2025, at 8.40 p.m., in Mauritanian waters, opposite Nouadhibou, in an area where joint ventures with Galician-Mauritanian capital and other Spanish joint ventures normally are fishing. The 'Tafra 3' suffered a large breach in the starboard side and sank quickly. 21 people, including three Spaniards - the two skippers, Javier Gestido and José Manuel Diz, both residents of Morrazo, and the chief engineer from Huelva, were rescued. Among the survivors, in addition to the five Spaniards, one Ghanaian, one Senegalese and 14 Mauritanians have been identified. Seven crew members were injured, one of them seriously. Diz had a cut on his head that required stitches. The rescued arrived at the port of Nouadhibou ,on Sep 13 at 6 a.m. Those who were well, were accomodated in a hotel, Five Mauritanians, including one officer, remained missing. Two crew members of the factory ship, a Spaniard and a Russian, were taken into custody in the city of Nouadhibou as part of the investigation. A patrol boat of the Mauritanian Coastguard was dispatched to the scene to coordinate the SAR operations, being supported by several fishing boats, among them the 'Tafra 2' and 'Rimbal 5', as well as a Spanish helicopter, which was deployed to the scene at the request of local authorities. The 'Tafra 3', owned by the Galician Genaro Martínez, with capital from Vigo, which until 2001 operated under the name 'Praia de Loureiro', was fishing in Mauritanian waters at the time of the accident alongside other ships, including the 'Tafra 2', also owned by the company Baipesca, based in the port of Vigo. Reports with photos and video: https://www.rtve.es/noticias/20250913/desaparecidos-naufragio-pesquero-gallego-mauritano/16727798.shtml https://www.elcorreogallego.es/galicia/2025/09/14/tafra-3-fondo-rapidisimo-abordaje-121555041.html https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/somosmar/2025/09/14/tafra-3-dos-gallegos-salvo-viraba-aparejo-abordadoel-antiguo-playa-loureiro-buen-barco-recuerdan-marin/0003_202509G14P32991.htm

The 'Mi Deseo', enroute to Antwerp, allided with the Sluiskil Bridge, while transiting the Gent-Terneuzen-Canal, on Sep 13, 2025, just after 6:30 a.m. The wheelhouse of the tanker was severely damaged. The vessel was able to continue its voyage from Werkendam under its own power to Terneuzen, where it was moored at the emergency jetty. The Sluiskil Bridge was not damaged, and there were no injuries. Rijkswaterstaat launched an investigation into the incident. The 'Mi Deseo' remained stationary in Terneuzen as of Sep 15. Report with photos: https://www.omroepzeeland.nl/amp/nieuws/17785592/tanker-ramt-sluiskilbrug-stuurhut-zwaar-beschadigd?at_medium=sharing&at_campaign=sharedArticle&at_campaign_group=x

Salvage and recovery operations around the container ship 'Mississippi' continued at the Port of Long Beach, and crews secured the last of the unaffected containers by the late morning of Sep 14. A coordinated team of salvage experts and port labourer, working in step with federal, state, and local authorities, continued the task of recovering containers displaced from two affected bays. The progress was made possible due to the dedication of all participating agencies, vessel managers, the Port of Long Beach, the ITS terminal, and highly skilled ILWU labour working together. As of Sep 15, 32 containers have been successfully recovered from the waters surrounding the 'Mississippi'. No further signs of pollution have been observed since the 'STAX 2' leak was contained on Sep 10. The Unified Command remained fully engaged and was conducting comprehensive surveys, drone overflights, and underwater dive assessments to steer the response forward. The overriding priority for the Unified Command remains unchanged: safeguarding the wellbeing of response personnel, the vessel’s crew, and the public at large—followed closely by the protection and stewardship of the local marine environment. Port operations at Long Beach remained active and, for the most part, unaffected by the incident. The Coast Guard, Jacobsen Port Pilots, and the Port of Long Beach had established a 500-yard safety exclusion zone around the 'Mississippi' and continued working closely to manage commercial vessel traffic through the area. Officials were urging mariners not involved in the response to steer clear of the zone until further notice. The Coast Guard continued to issue marine safety broadcasts to keep navigators informed of ongoing hazards. An investigation into the incident, led jointly by the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board, wasongoing as authorities seek to determine its root cause. Report with photos: https://www.worldcargonews.com/news/2025/09/photos-32-containers-recovered-after-collapse-at-long-beachs-pier-g/

The 'Rui Ning 21' was stuck for nearly 24 hours at the exit of the access channel to the Port of Rio Grande, loaded with more than 68,000 tons of soybeans destined for China. It got stuck between buoys 2 and 4, just behind the Barra Piers on the afternoon of Sep 13, 2025. The accident mobilized a major rescue operation, coordinated by the Navy's 5th Naval District Command, in partnership with private towing companies. Five tugs were deployed, the 'WS Polaris', 'Crater' and 'Vitória LX' of Wilson Sons, the 'Caripuna' of SAAM and the 'Genaro' of Svitzer Salvage. During the refloating maneuver, inbound and outbound traffic at the port was temporarily suspended, although loading and unloading operations at the terminals were continued. After the successful refloating, navigation was restored in the early afternoon of Sep 14. There were no reports of pollution or risk to the crew, and the port was operating at full capacity again. The ship dropped anchor in pos. 32° 17' S 051° 57' W, where it remained stationary as of Sep 15. An administrative inquiry has been opened to determine the circumstances of the incident. Report with photos: https://www.terra.com.br/noticias/navio-graneleiro-chines-e-desencalhado-apos-operacao-no-porto-de-rio-grande,c6be6140c51d75d30711e20cf6f28a36aqe14e5m.html?utm_source=clipboard

The 'Noble Walker', carrying Russian oil, has changed course to Vadinar port after the country's Adani Group banned entry of blacklisted ships at its Mundra port on Sep 12, 2025. The 'Noble Walker', carrying about a million barrels of Russian crude for the Indian refiner HPCL Mittal Energy Ltd, was headed to Mundra brfore. The vessel has been blacklisted by the European Union and Britain for breaching sanctions in transporting Russian oil and is owned by the Mancera Shipping. Last week, Adani issued orders barring entry of vessels that are sanctioned by the EU, Britain and the United States at its 14 ports including Mundra in western India. Indian refiners HMEL and Indian Oil Corp use the port for oil imports, including from Russia.

arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage 12.09.25

The Loch Shira', serving on the route Largs-Cumbrae, assisted the HM Coastguard, responding to the 10-m-fishing vessel 'Spitfire' in distress, on Sep 10 at 11.35 a.m. As a consequence, the service was delayed. Also the Troon RNLI all weather lifeboat, Largs RNLI inshore lifeboat and the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 199 were mobilized to the scene just north of Little Cumbrae Island. Coastguard rescue teams from Cumbrae, Greenock and Largs were also sent to assist. The helicopter winched the two people on board from the sinking trawler and flew them to Largs Yacht Haven, where they were checked over by ambulance crew and released. The ferry was stood down by the Coastguard and resumed service with the 1:30 p.m. departure from Cumbrae. Also the 'Glen Sannox', which had been passing by as it returned to Troon from Greenock, was responding to the incident. The RNLI lifeboat 'R.A. Wilson', with a four member volunteer crew on board, capsized during the response in the Firth of Clyde.. The Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat overturned on its way to the accident site, sending the rescue volunteers into the water. The crew was able to quickly right the lifeboat and get back onboard. They were then escorted back to the lifeboat station by other crews attending the emergency. The four RNLI volunteers were assessed paramedics and no injuries were reported, however the lifeboat was damaged. The RNLI has sent a relief lifeboat to the area while the original undergoes repairs. The RNLI started carrying out an investigation in conjunction with the MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch) into the incident. A notice to mariners (NTM 26/2025) has been issued by Peel Ports, advising vessels not to anchor or fish in the area until the wreck’s exact location has been confirmed. Although it’s not yet known what caused the 'Spitfire' to sink, it was feared one of its wooden planks may have given way, leading to water ingress. The 'Spitfire' was launched in 1974 at Dunbar in East Lothian, and was the second last boat to be built at the town’s boatyard, Weatherhead and Blackie, before it closed two years later. The trawler remained at the harbour for 50 years until being sold in 2024 and then sailed north and through the Caledonian Canal on its way to new owners on the west coast. It was trawling for prawns in waters north of Little Cumbrae island on its last voyage.

Five German school children sustained minor injuries in the collision between the charter sailing vessel 'Storebaelt' (MMSI: 244620631) and the 'Prins 3', en route from Eemshaven with three crew members on board, near the Pollendam, a dam of approximately three kilometers length northwest of Harlingen.on Sep 14, 2025, at 9.30 p.m. amid stormy weather conditions with bad visibility. 26 school children and five supervisors were on board the sailing vessel. The KNRM responded with two lifeboats. Ten children were taken to the KNRM boathouse in Harlingen, where they were checked by paramedics. A few were shocked, and some had bumps on their heads. The cause of the collision was not yet known. The bowsprit of the 'Storebaelt' was broken. The damaged sailing ship was towed to the port of Harlingen by the 'Hurricane' of the Noordgat shipping company, which also brought the uninjured children ashore. The municipality provided accommodation in a hotel. On Sep 15 at 1:00 a.m. last night, they were taken to a hotel by bus.The dredger was able to reach the port of Harlingen under its own power despite its bow damage. Reports with photos: https://nos.nl/artikel/2582498-vijf-kinderen-lichtgewond-bij-aanvaring-met-vrachtschip-voor-de-kust-bij-harlingen https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/09/15/kinderen-gewond-door-aanvaring-vrachtschip-en-zeilcharter-storebaelt-op-waddenzee/ https://lc.nl/friesland/harlingen/aanvaring-op-wad-knrm-haalt-vijf-kinderen-van-boord-charterschip-47274534.html

An RNLI lifeboat crew spent nearly five hours assisting the solo aboard the 'Magic Moments' on Sep 11, 2025. The yacht had lost its mast and sail. The lifeboat 'RNLI 13-52' from Clacton was tasked with assisting the yacht at 4.56 p.m. With the mast and sail dragging in the sea, 3,5 nautical miles south east of Clacton Pier, the yacht was unable to make way. The solo sailor was in good spirits. Two of the lifeboat crew joined the man, who was in good spirits, to assist with de-rigging the mast and sail. After this was completed, the lifeboat escorted the yacht back to the Harwich lifeboat station, where it was safely moored on the evening. The lifeboat then returned to Clacton RNLI station after nearly five hours at sea. Report with photo: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/lifeboat-crew-rescue-sailor-stranded-140000162.html

Salvage and recovery operations around the 'Mississippi' continued at the Port of Long Beach, and crews secured the last of the unaffected containers by the late morning of Sep 14. A coordinated team of salvage experts and port labourer, working in step with federal, state, and local authorities, continued the task of recovering containers displaced from two affected bays. The progress was made possible due to the dedication of all participating agencies, vessel managers, the Port of Long Beach, the ITS terminal, and highly skilled ILWU labour working together. As of Sep 15, 32 containers have been successfully recovered from the waters surrounding the 'Mississippi'. No further signs of pollution have been observed since the emissions barge 'STAX 2' leak was contained on Sep 10. The Unified Command remained fully engaged and was conducting comprehensive surveys, drone overflights, and underwater dive assessments to steer the response forward. The overriding priority for the Unified Command remains unchanged: safeguarding the wellbeing of response personnel, the vessel’s crew, and the public at large—followed closely by the protection and stewardship of the local marine environment. Port operations at Long Beach remained active and, for the most part, unaffected by the incident. The Coast Guard, Jacobsen Port Pilots, and the Port of Long Beach had established a 500-yard safety exclusion zone around the 'Mississippi' and continued working closely to manage commercial vessel traffic through the area. Officials were urging mariners not involved in the response to steer clear of the zone until further notice. The Coast Guard continued to issue marine safety broadcasts to keep navigators informed of ongoing hazards. An investigation into the incident, led jointly by the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board, wasongoing as authorities seek to determine its root cause. Report with photos: https://www.worldcargonews.com/news/2025/09/photos-32-containers-recovered-after-collapse-at-long-beachs-pier-g/

The 'Golden Mind', which had left the port of Bluff on Sep 8, 2025, suffered steering difficulties and got stuck west of the coast of Stewart Island on Sep 10. The owners of he tanker have contracted the ocean-going tug 'MMA Vision' (IMO: 9548627) to provide towage assistance. Towage arrangements have been made between the commercial parties involved The 'MMA Vision' set off from Wellington on Sep 12 and was alongside the tanker on Sep 15. As of Sep 15, the 'Golden Mind' was NUC in pos. 47° 30' N 165° 10' E. The weather conditions would determine when the two ships could connect. Weather stations on Rakiura were recording gale-force winds. The plan was to tow the tanker to Timaru.

arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage 12.09.25

The 'Tafra 3' with 26 crew members on board, and the factory ship 'Grey Whale' (IMO: 7703962) were in collision on Sep 12, 2025, at 8.40 p.m., in Mauritanian waters, opposite Nouadhibou, in an area where joint ventures with Galician-Mauritanian capital and other Spanish joint ventures normally are fishing. The 'Tafra 3' suffered a large breach in the starboard side and sank quickly. 21 people, including three Spaniards - the two skippers, Javier Gestido and José Manuel Diz, both residents of Morrazo, and the chief engineer from Huelva, were rescued. Among the survivors, in addition to the five Spaniards, one Ghanaian, one Senegalese and 14 Mauritanians have been identified. Seven crew members were injured, one of them seriously. Diz had a cut on his head that required stitches. The rescued arrived at the port of Nouadhibou , on Sep 13 at 6 a.m. Those who were well, were accomodated in a hotel, Five Mauritanians, including one officer, remained missing. Two crew members of the factory ship, a Spaniard and a Russian, were taken into custody in the city of Nouadhibou as part of the investigation. A patrol boat of the Mauritanian Coastguard was dispatched to the scene to coordinate the SAR operations, being supported by several fishing boats, among them the 'Tafra 2' and 'Rimbal 5', as well as a Spanish helicopter, which was deployed to the scene at the request of local authorities. The 'Tafra 3', owned by the Galician Genaro Martínez, with capital from Vigo, which until 2001 operated under the name 'Praia de Loureiro', was fishing in Mauritanian waters at the time of the accident alongside other ships, including the 'Tafra 2', also owned by the company Baipesca, based in the port of Vigo. Reports with photos and video: https://www.rtve.es/noticias/20250913/desaparecidos-naufragio-pesquero-gallego-mauritano/16727798.shtml https://www.elcorreogallego.es/galicia/2025/09/14/tafra-3-fondo-rapidisimo-abordaje-121555041.html https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/somosmar/2025/09/14/tafra-3-dos-gallegos-salvo-viraba-aparejo-abordadoel-antiguo-playa-loureiro-buen-barco-recuerdan-marin/0003_202509G14P32991.htm

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) declared its liability at just ₹132 crore, while the state government was demanding a staggering ₹9,531 crore in compensation for ecological devastation, widespread coastal pollution, and livelihood losses after the sinking of the 'MSC Elsa 3'. The stark divergence in claims has transformed the wreck from into a deeply emotive issue, pitting international maritime law against local survival, dignity, and justice. The controversy sharpened after the shipowners placed advertisements in Kerala newspapers announcing that all claims must be filed in the Kerala High Court by mid-September, warning that petitions submitted after the deadline would not be considered. For coastal communities still struggling with polluted waters, fouled nets, and declining fish stocks, the public notice, with its strict cut-off date, was received as a fresh humiliation.

Five German school children sustained minor injuries in the collision between the 'Storebaelt' and the dredger 'Prins 3' (IMO: 7018501), en route from Eemshaven with three crew members on board, near the Pollendam, a dam of approximately three kilometers length northwest of Harlingen.on Sep 14, 2025, at 9.30 p.m., amid stormy weather conditions with bad visibility. 26 school children and five supervisors were on board the sailing vessel. The KNRM responded with two lifeboats. Ten children were taken to the KNRM boathouse in Harlingen, where they were checked by paramedics. A few were shocked, and some had bumps on their heads. The cause of the collision was not yet known. The bowsprit of the 'Storebaelt' was broken. The damaged sailing ship was towed to the port of Harlingen by the 'Hurricane' of the Noordgat shipping company, which also brought the uninjured children ashore. The municipality provided accommodation in a hotel. The dredger was able to reach the port of Harlingen under its own power despite some bow damage. Reports with photos: https://nos.nl/artikel/2582498-vijf-kinderen-lichtgewond-bij-aanvaring-met-vrachtschip-voor-de-kust-bij-harlingen https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/09/15/kinderen-gewond-door-aanvaring-vrachtschip-en-zeilcharter-storebaelt-op-waddenzee/ https://lc.nl/friesland/harlingen/aanvaring-op-wad-knrm-haalt-vijf-kinderen-van-boord-charterschip-47274534.html

The icebreaker "Botnica" (IMO: 9165877) has been dispatched from Tallinn on Sep 10 on the 3,000-nautical-mile to refloat the 'Thamesborg'. The ship has been chartered by Wagenborg in consultation with the insurance company. The "Botnica" will not be needed for icebreaking in the Gulf of Finland until December and has no contract until then. For the use as an offshore supply vessel, the "Botnica" also has a pulling force of 117 tons. Its propulsion consists of a mix of diesel generators and electric motors. The 12 diesel generators have a combined force of more than 16,000 HP. The necessary salvage gear was selected while the ship was transiting the Kiel Canal en route to Canada in consultation with the Kiel-based agency Sartori & Berge. The 'Botnica' was equipped for the operation on Sep 13 in the heavy lift port of Osterrönfeld. On Sep 14, the ship continued to Brunsbüttel, where the fuel tanks were filled at the bunkering station ahead of the salvage mission, and then it departed towards the Northsea. Report with photo: https://www.kn-online.de/schleswig-holstein/eisbrecher-botnica-am-kanal-fuer-rettungsaktion-in-kanada-ausgeruestet-5LAVRP3QZRGLTKBTVJMNIW33G4.html