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The Sassnitz Water Police have taken over the investigation into the cause of the grounding of the "Iberica Knutsen on May 22 at approximately 5:20 a.m., while approaching the port, off the Mukran ferry port. As part of the accident investigation, an investigation has been initiated against the responsible ship's master. A detention order has been issued until the on-board investigations and the inspection of the ship's hull have been completed. The Sassnitz Water Police was conducting the ongoing investigation into the cause and circumstances of the incident- With the assistance of several tug s, the vessel was safely towed to the Sassnitz roadstead. No injuries were reported. No cargo was lost and no environmental impacts were reported.

The 'Ilse-Marie', that ran aground on a sandbank in front of the port of Stavoren on the afternoon of May 22 , has been refloated and berthed in the marina of Stavoren with own power. The ship, which is carrying a load of gravel, came loose on the evening after part of the cargo was transferred to another ship. The operation was completed around 8:30 p.m. The vessel was temporarily moored at the Cruise Pier,, where the transferred load was loaded again on the morning, of May 23, and will move to the Hubert Quay during the day, where it will remain until May 2'5. The ship will probably leave on the evening when the wind has dropped. The 'Ilse-Marie' did not sustain any significant damage. There was only some water in the forecastle near the bow thruster. Because there was no leakage, environmental damage was also avoided. Rijkswaterstaat was on site to monitor the situation and provide support. The cause of the grounding is not yet known. Report with photo: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/05/22/binnenvaartschip-ilse-marie-vastgelopen-voor-havenmond-stavoren/

There was an issue with the tannoy system on board the 'Clansman', operting on the route Oban-Colonsay, on May 23, that required further investigations. There was delay to the service , and the ferries 'Lord of the Isles' and 'Isle of Mull' were operating amended sailing times: http://calm.ac/10

Just a few days after the tugs "Bülk" and "Kitzeberg" were put up for sale, there were interested buyers from abroad. The "Bülk" has already left Kiel and has berthed at a shipyard in Assens on May 5, 2025. The buyer is the shipping company Oceanteam from Trieste. They have already renamed the tug "Hulk." Many of their approximately 50 tugs were built or operated in Germany before. The shipping company operates in northern Italy, Slovenia, and Montenegro. The "Kitzeberg" found a potential buyer from Tanzania who are plannign to operate the tug in West Africa under the name "Kitzeberg." The buyer was awarded the contract on May 19.

On May 18, 2025, the 'Julie of Ladram-E 271' started its last voyage from Brixham to the river Thames, enroute to the EMR breakers yard in Erith, under tow of the 'Sophia D'.

The 'Akorva' is being roken up at the local scrap metal yard. EMR Erith: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1272096398256957&set=a.488324753300796

On the night of May 20, 2025, The sailboat 'Arya Tara' ran aground in Cala Sardinera, Jávea, with two crew members on board. The 'Salvamar Fénix' was mobilized by the CCS Valencia of Salvamento Marítimo and refloated the boat. It was safely towed to the port of Jávea. A patrol boat of the Guardia Civil transported one crew member to shore, while the skipper remained on board for the operation.

The 'Torvang' with five crew members on board has capsized in Hendvågen in Averøy and was leaning on the quay onthe morning of May 23, 2025. Two of the crew on board jumped into the water and swam to shore themselves. The other three got onto the quay. The ship was moored at th quay when it listed to port side and suddenly overturned. The cargo hold is half full of water. A sludge suction machine has been ordered, and it was hoped that the ship will right itself when it has emptied the hold of water. None of the five crew members were injured after the incident, but they have been given warm and dry clothes. An ambulance was on the way. The Norwegian Coastal Administration took over. Fire and rescue boats were on the way. There are currently no signs of diesel or oil spills. The police are on site and are questioning those involved. Report with photo: https://www.tk.no/bat-synker-mannskap-har-kommet-seg-pa-land/s/5-51-1691159?fbclid=IwY2xjawKdPIJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHo7FCVO395dPtdDRbe6qoM8LUt7nzqHcyiKmWQFm8g7aSKpc3n27JYVp2j1I_aem__PNZts2xOX7JaXF91eVMOg

There was suspicion that the grounding of the 'NCL Salten' near Trondheim occurred after a 30-year-old officer who was responsible for the navigation of the ship had fallen asleep, the Public Prosecution Service (OM) announced on May 23, There are many indications that the person who was alone on the bridge at one point, prior to the incident, fell asleep', said prosecutor Kjetil Bruland Sørensen from the Trøndelag police district. According to him, the police learned about this during the interrogation of the crew members. The information was confirmed during the investigation.The police have no indications that a technical defect caused the grounding of the ship. ‘There was nothing to indicate that an evasive manoeuvre was carried out just before the grounding. They found ship documents, including the deck logbook, which shows that he was on duty and alone on the bridge. The person in question was not the captain, but was responsible for the navigation of the ship.. Investigation leader Per Christian Stokke from the Trøndelag police district said on May 22, that the person on the bridge is officially considered a suspect. He is accused of violating Article 14 of the Ship Safety Act. There is no suspicion of drunkenness. The investigation has also shown that there are no indications of drug use or illness on the part of the suspect, Curious people gathered on May 23 at the scene of the incident in Byneset, some 24 kilometres west of Trondheim. The Shipping company North Sea Container Line said it was ‘pleased that no one was injured in the grounding and that everyone is safe. It is unclear when an attempt will be made to refloat the container ship. An initial attempt, made at high tide on the morning of May 22, just before 09:00 a.m., was unsuccessful. A second attempt, at 9:40 pm. was postponed. A landslide had been detected near the location of the 'NCL Salten'. ‘The area is known for its large amount of clay and this landslide can now be linked to the vibrations that occurred when the ship ran aground. When the ship ran aground at around 05:00, he said, the water level rose 8 to 10 metres from the coast,, pushing away a 100-metre-wide strip of beach. A nearby house in which three people were staying was temporarily evacuated as a precaution. Before the refloating of the ship can begin gain, several surveys of the seabed must be carried out. Geotechnicians have been asked to conduct further research, especially around the ship . Report iwth photos: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/05/23/om-stuurman-ncl-salten-sliep-bij-gronding-containerschip-in-noorse-tuin/

On May 6, 2025, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released findings regarding the grounding incident of the ''City of Louisville' on July 29, 2023, while pushing 11 barges upbound on the Mississippi River near Thebes, Illinois. The grounding resulted in substantial damage to the tug’s bottom plating and engine room, causing flooding in multiple spaces. The incident also led to approximately 30 gallons of gear oil being released into the river. While no injuries were reported, the vessel sustained an estimated $2 million in damage. According to investigators, the pilot, who was alone on watch in the wheelhouse, left the helm unattended for approximately five minutes to go to the port side of the wheelhouse. During this brief absence, the vessel missed a critical course change to starboard along the recommended route. The investigation revealed that the vessel was equipped with a pilothouse alerter system, designed to warn both the wheelhouse and other vessel spaces if the operator becomes unresponsive. However, investigators discovered the system’s power supply was disconnected, though they could not determine when this occurred. In their recommendations, the NTSB stressed the importance of proper alerter system protocols, stating that “established procedures for the operation and use of the system should be outlined in the company safety management system.” They emphasized that alert intervals should be based on navigational risks and proximity to hazards. Full report: https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/MIR2519.pdf

Just a few days after the tugs "Bülk" and "Kitzeberg" were put up for sale, there were interested buyers from abroad. The "Bülk" has already left Kiel and has berthed at a shipyard in Assens on May 5, 2025. The buyer is the shipping company Oceanteam from Trieste. They have already renamed the tug "Hulk." Many of their approximately 50 tugs were built or operated in Germany before. The shipping company operates in northern Italy, Slovenia, and Montenegro. The "Kitzeberg" found a potential buyer from Tanzania who are plannign to operate the tug in West Africa under the name "Kitzeberg." The buyer was awarded the contract on May 19.

The offshore tug ' Cala Azzurra' (IMO: 9249829) has taken in tow the damaged 'Conscience'. The convoy was enroute to Aliaga with an ETA as of May 25.

The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered a technical issue impacting the port side main engine on the morning of May 18. Initially, the scheduled 12:40 pm. departure from Oban was delayed, before the service had to be cancelled completely. In order to provide a suitable berth for repairs and contractor attendance, the vessel was reposition to Stornoway on the evening of May 18, where it arrived on the morning of May 19. The service remained cancelled as of May 20. After repairs, the vessel was expected to return to service on the morning of May 21. The vessel made passage from Stornoway and operated a delayed service.

On May 20, 2025, a fire broke out on the 'Pedro Benzal' eight nautical miles southeast of Faro Calaburra. All four crew members were rescued with assistance from the fishing vessels 'San Pedro' and 'Sa Rata', which were in the area. The SAR helicopter Helimer 220 and the SAR boat 'Salvamar Alnitak' were mobilized to transfer the skipper to Fuengirola. Patrol boats of the Guardia Civil and the 'Salvamar Alnitak' tried to extinguish the fire. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1924856638038474758

The firefighting and rescue operation of the burning 'Fremantle Highway' was difficult due to poor communication between the various emergency services and slow decision-making. This was concluded by the Dutch Safety Board (OVV). The fragmentation of the various services was 'at the expense of the speed of action. The fire on the ship carrying electric cars, among other things, broke out late in the evening of 25 July 2023, 27 kilometres off the coast of Ameland. The Coast Guard started fighting the fire, but did not know that the fire was spreading and the people on board were in danger. It was only when the special helicopters reached the ship after two and a half hours that it became clear that almost the entire ship was on fire and a rescue operation was necessary. The fire caused a lot of smoke and seven crew members saw no other way out than to jump from a great height from the ship. They were seriously injured and one of them did not survive the jump. 16 people were taken off the ship by helicopter. They had all inhaled heavy smoke. When the victims were taken to Groningen Airport Eelde, the emergency services there were not prepared for their arrival, which caused delays in transport to hospitals. The OVV stated that 'emergency aid in the North Sea must be put in order as soon as possible'. Communication between the Coastguard and the partners on land in particular must be improved. 'The Safety Board has regularly pointed out in recent years that the Coastguard Centre is insufficiently capable of taking control when it has to collaborate with other parties. 'It does not help that several ministries share the administrative responsibility for the Coastguard.'

On May 23, the 06:30 a.m. sailing of the Glen Sannox' from Troon was delayed due to a technical issue with the steering gear that required investigating, and the Troon berth was temporarilly unavailable. The 07:30 a.m.sailing from Brodick operated be the 'Alfred' was at risk to be delayed. After the technical issue has been resolved, the delayed 06:30 a.m. sailing from Troon was loadedto and depart as soon as possible. The 07:30 a.m. sailing from Brodick operated be the 'Alfred' was also loaded in order to depart as soon as possible.

The ' Frigg Sydfyn', operating between Als and Bøjdenran aground at Bøjden on May 22 2025, at 7 o'clock a.m. with 50 passengers on board immediately after the departure from Bøjden and ended up stuck against the pier and the beach due to strong winds. A pilot boat has tried to pull the ferry free, but without success. A tug was called from Svendborg to Bøjden to refloat the ferry.After more than eight hours, it successfully freed the ferry. Report with photos: https://www.tvsyd.dk/soenderborg/jens-kristian-er-fanget-pa-strandet-faerge-folk-er-frustrerede-95eba

Beached at Aliaga 05/2025 https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ-5LPto_kK/

Repairs of the 'CIC Rolaco' at the Steubenhöft in Cuxhaven have been completed after more than two months. The bulk carrier left the port again on May 21 at around 08:30 a.m. for trials in the German Bight. After these were successful, the ship proceed to Portlanded as next destinationwith an ETA as of May 23.

On 21 May 21 , the 'Loch Frisa', operating on the route Oban-Craignure, suffered a technical issue with the engine,As a consequence, the 8:00 p.m. service departing Oban was delayed. After the issue with the vessel’s engine has been resolved, the 'Loch Frisa' departed Oban approximately 10 minutes late.