On Aug 12, 2025, a fixed-wing aircraft flew over the fishing vessel 'Karolee', 22 gt (Coast Guard ID: 248180), and attempted to make contact. The aircraft got no response from the vessel and found no signs of distress, but there was no activity on board the vessel either. On Aug 13, the 'Sea Lion' was dispatched to intercept the 'Karolee'. It reached the fishing vessel in the morning and found no one on board. The vessel had been rigged for fishing, the vessel lights were enabled and all the safety equipment was still in place, but was there were no one on board. The 'Sea Lion' took the 'Karolee' under tow and proceeded to Eureka, California where the vessel was moored. The Coast Guard launched a search between Cape Flattery up to La Push, Washington along the track the 'Karolee' had sailed. After searching hundreds of miles from the water and the sea, the search was called off. The Coast Guard found no signs of the skipper. The relevant authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The 'Karolee' had departed from Washington with a single person on board, who sent out a text message on the morning of Aug 8. He stated the weather was foggy and that he nearly had a collision with a whale. No further communication was sent from the vessel. The AIS tracked the 'Karolee' as it proceeded south at four knots along the Washington and Oregon coast. Several vessels had attempted to contact the 'Karolee', but got no response. It is uncertain what exactly happened on board the ship. At some point between Aug 8 and Aug 12, the skipper went overboard. The fishing vessel continued on its course south unmanned. It is unlikely any other details of what exactly happened on the fishing vessel will be known. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4275571/coast-guard-suspends-search-for-man-missing-off-pacific-northwest-coast/
News
MECHTA S
The "Mechta S" was detained on Aug 18, 2025, in Tekirdag with 13 deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangements for survival craft Inoperative 2) Life saving Appliances - Embarkation arrangements survival craft Inoperative The vessel was released again on Aug 20, next headed to Rostov-on-Don, Russia. On Aug 23, it was moored in the Marmara Sea in pos. 40° 47' N 029° 00' E.
SILJA SERENADE
The unexpected listing of the 'Silja Serenade' caused a seemingly dangerous situation near the Åland Islands on Aug 19 at about 12:50 a.m. enroute from from Stockholm to Helsinki. According to Tallink Silja's Communications Director Marika Nöjd, the tilting did not cause a dangerous situation. If someone had been caught under a pile of plates, that would have been unfortunate, but those restaurants were already closed by this point when the plates and a refrigerator had fallen over. Dozens of drinks were spilled on the floor. If that tilt had happened when the deck kiosk was open, the staff could have been seriously injured. The space is small, and there would not have been time to react. A second roll tilted the ship so much that passengers had trouble getting from the cabin to the corridor. Shampoo and makeup flew off shelves in the bathroom. There were a lot of people at the reception asking about what had happened. The employees were walking around quickly and talking on their walkie-talkies. There was no public announcement because most of the passengers were already asleep. The ship listed by about six degrees at most. According to a Tallink Silja employee, the ship's captain told the workers that a navigation error forced them to make a sharp turn, which led to the tilt. An internal company investigation has been launched. The weather did not affect the tilting. The sea conditions were excellent at the time of the incident. Report with photo: https://yle.fi/a/74-20178835?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMVraxjbGNrAxWtCmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeHHdJUEeIfcRXiy_IprZnCVcjLlvHdCw6yg6QmaKjg05PpkZZnfaY2tnV_gM_aem_6hEHlJpxpvNjSFu6cZ5TJQ
DIMA Y SOFIA
On the night of Aug 21, 2025, the 'Dima y Sofía' was disabled and adrift about 28 nautical miles from Burriana in the Gulf of Valencia due to engine problems and requested assistance. The SAR boat 'Salvamar Sabik' was mobilized by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Valencia,. It took the fishing vessel in tow and safely pulled it to the port.
SUN PRINCESS
A crew member of the 'Sun Princess' was missing after going overboard on Aug 20, 2025, while the ship was sailing toward Istanbul and transiting through the Dardanelles Strait after a port call in Chania. The crew member’s fall was verified after a review of the ship’s CCTV footage. The ship’s crew immediately initiated emergency procedures and began a coordinated search with multiple maritime SAR authorities. After several hours of searching, the crew member has not yet been located. The cruise line’s assistance team was working to support the crew member’s family. The incident marked the first time a person has gone overboard from the vessel. As a result of the ongoing search and coordination with local authorities, the 'Sun Princess' was directed to a position off Tekirdağ, resulting in a change to its itinerary. The scheduled visit to Mykonos, Greece, has been canceled, and the ship’s arrival in Istanbul was delayed. The ship was due to arrive in Istanbul on Aug 22 at 2:00 p.m. Passengers should be back on board by 11:30 p.m.. The ship’s arrival in Athens on Aug 23 was currently scheduled to remain unchanged. Princess Cruises automatically refunded all pre-booked shore excursions for Mykonos to guests’ shipboard accounts. Guests who had booked half-day tours for the canceled port of call were informed that updated meeting times for those tours would be sent to their staterooms. The ship’s Tour Office and Shore Excursions Desk would have limited hours. The cruise line also provided support for passengers affected by the event. The letter offers access to “specially trained counselors” and provides a phone number for guests who wish to speak with one. The news of the incident has been widely shared on social media, with many users expressing their condolences and support for the missing crew member and their family. The letter from Captain Street concluded with a message of reassurance to passengers, stating that the “safety and well-being of our guests and crew members remains our highest priority.” The crew asked for passengers’ “support and patience” during this challenging time. The cruise line has confirmed that it will continue to work with local authorities as the investigation into the incident proceeds. The team at Cruise Fever sends our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of this crew member during this difficult time.
BASIC VICTORY
On July 30, 2025, the 'Basic Victory' suffered an engine failure north of Newcastle, Nes South Wakes. The bulk carrier lost its main engine about 33 kilometres north of Newcastle. At about 8 a.m. LT the 'Basic Victory' was drifting about 20 nautical) miles from the port, waiting to berth there, when the failure occurred, and started drifting towards the coastline north of Newcastle. At 5.30 p.m. it had closed to within three miles to the nearest land. Only then that the master reported the failure to the Newcastle vessel traffic service and asked for permission to anchor. Shortly afterwards, the crew succeeded in restarting the main engine, and the ship was moved clear of the coastline. After the ship berthed in Newcastle on Aug 7, investigators of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) boarded the vessel to collect evidence and interview the crew. The ship sailed again on the morning of Aug 9, next headed to Oita with an ETA as of Aug 25. “The investigation is continuing; and the ATSB was collecting further evidence into the propulsion failure and emergency response activities on board the ship and ashore.
MARIE MAEUM7
The 'Marie Maersk' has resumed sailing as it works to get additional help from shore in its efforts to extinguish the fire. One container, which has been flooded with water, still showed an elevated temperature while being under control. As of Aug 22, the 'Marie Maersk' was sailing eastwards into the Gulf of Guinea at a speed of 10 knots to rendezvous with another supply vessel with additional firefighting equipment, which will be loaded onboard. An external firefighting team had boarded the vessel on Aug 19. Together with the crew of the 'Marie Maersk', they held the fire under control, while it is still not completely extinguished. The expert Crisis Response Team of Maersk remained in constant touch with the vessel crew, the salvage operator, the flag state authority, and the classification society to take qualified decisions about the next steps. The port of destination was under contemplation, with the goal of finding the best solution for the crew, Maersk’s customers and their cargo. Due to the prevailing conditions in the affected cargo bays, the exact impact of the fire on each container was unknown. The expectation was that the ship will be taken to a port of refuge to offload the damaged containers and ascertain the full extent of the damage.
MBC DAISY
The "MBC Daisy" was detained on Aug 12, 2025, in Helsingborg with ten deficiencies, four of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Emergency systems - Emergency lighting, batteries and switches Inoperative 2) Life saving Appliances - Immersion suits Insufficient 3) Fire safety - Fixed fire exthinguishing installation Not as required 4) Labour conditions - Sleeping room, additional spaces Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 19 and left the port enroute to Barcelona with an ETA as of Aug 31.
KRYSTALSEA
An integrated tug and barge (ITB), operating in the Prince William Sound, suffered a complete connection failure on Jan 11, 2025, at 2.50 a.m. LT, when all four push lines of the 'Krystal Sea' parted during routine transit conditions, leading to a constructive total loss of the barge 'Cordova Provider', valued at $2.9 million, according to a National Transportation Safety Board investigation. After the four lines connecting the tug to the barge suddenly parted, the barge uncoupled anddrifted for approximately four hours before grounding on the coast of Axel Lind Island, Alaska at about 06.35 a,m, The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the probable cause of the grounding of the 'Cordova Provider' was due to shock loading that led to the parting of the push lines connecting the barge to the tug The connection system utilized three wedges fitting into recesses within the notch, along with four push lines, two each on port and starboard sides, that were tensioned by winches to secure the vessels together. At the time of the incident, the ITB was operating in seas of 4-6 feet with approximately 35-knot winds on the vessel’s port quarter—conditions that investigators noted were routinely encountered on the vessel’s normal transit route between Whittier, Cordova, and Valdez. The investigation revealed that five days before the casualty, the captain had visually inspected the four push lines and documented no deficiencies. A post-casualty inspection by a technician from a local industrial and maritime supply company determined that the lines were in fair condition with no visible defects, concluding that the lines and soft shackle parted due to exceeding their breaking strength. The investigators believed that after the first push line parted due to shock loading, the remaining three lines experienced a cascading failure as they took up additional strain. However, the NTSB noted it was “undetermined how the first push line that parted was shock loaded”, given that the ITB was operating in familiar conditions with properly rigged lines.
CARNIVAL PANORAMA
The Carnival Panorama' tilted heavily after hitting a major thunderstorm off the coast of Mazatlán, which swept through the Gulf of California on Aug 20, 2025 at 8.15 p.m. PDT, on the third night of its 7-day Mexican Riviera itinerary. In the dining area, broken plates was scattered across the floor. water was dripping from ceilings and elevators, in which some people were stuck. Water entered the main lobby and some elevator banks, rendering some elevators inoperable. It was reaching several inches above balcony sliding doors and shattered glass at an outside bar. The 'Carnival Panorama' was located between Mazatlan and La Paz. She had departed Los Angeles on Aug 16t with a stop in Mazatlan on Aug 20. The tilting of the ship occurred as the ship was sailing towards its next scheduled port of call, La Paz. The ship stabilized, as the captain maneuvered it to calmer seas, the crew quickly turned their attention to assisting guests, and things were cleaned up quickly. Nine passengers were seen at the ship’s medical facility. There were no serious injuries, and all were stable, but two guests were referred to the hospital for additional evaluation when the ship arrived in La Pazon Aug 21. Most elevators were back in operation, with the exception of a few that were still undergoing repairs and all other systems and features of the ship were functioning. Report with video: https://cruisefever.net/cruise-passengers-describe-scary-moments-as-carnival-panorama-tilts-in-violent-storm/
CARNIVAL SUNSHINE
On Aug 18 at 2 a.m. a massive fight broke out on board the 'Canivial Suinshine' allegedly over chicken tenders on the final day of the cruise en route from the Bahamas to Miami. A viral video showed a large group of passengers exchanging blows, with some people falling to the floor while others were caught in headlocks. Punches were thrown as shoes and phones went flying across the floor. Security guards rushed in to break up the chaos but struggled to control the brawl. At one point, a guard ran out of the fight to call for backup on his radio. There were no reports of any serious injuries in the violence. There were also no reports of any police action in connection with the matter. The brawl came just weeks after Carnival introduced stricter policies aimed at curbing disruptive behavior, including a curfew for guests under 17, requiring them to be accompanied by an adult after 1 a.m. The Carnival Cruise line has also faced previous controversies involving similar incidents, including fights that led to lifetime bans for some passengers. Report with video: https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/miami-massive-brawl-erupts-on-carnival-cruise-ship-as-passengers-fight-allegedly-over-chicken-tender-video
RIVER DRONE 4
On the evening of Aug 20, 2025, the 'River Drone 4', en route from Antwerp to Limburg, suffered damage while passing through the lock of the Albert Canal in Olen. A hole with a diamtre of approximately 15 centimeters was torn into the hull near a fuel tank, causing approximately 10 tons of gas oil to leak into the canal near the lock complex. A large spill spread over several kilometers, was floating on the water, spanning the entire width mainly on the west bank of the canal. The fire department arrived immediately and brought the situation so far under control, but the oil had already spread over several kilometers. There was a film of oil on the water from the Olen lock to the Olen-Hoogbuul bridge on a length of two to three kilometers, The Brabo company was called in. Around midnight, it started to contain and extract the oil slick, thus averting the risk of the oil flowing into the port of Antwerp.T here were five zones where the oil has been contained, and Brabo was vacuuming the sludge. The lock was also cleaned during the night. Shipping on the Albert Canal between Olen and nearby Ham was at a complete standstill. The 'River Drone 8' (MMSI: 205568290),was moored alongside in pos. 51° 09' N 004° 53' E to pump out the remaining oil. Odor nuisance has been reported in surrounding municipalities. The Antwerp drinking water company Waterlink draws its drinking water from the Albert Canal, so everything had to be done to prevent the oil from reaching Antwerp. As the oil was floating and being held back by the Olen lock, that problem was resolved for the time being. The cleaning work was expected to be continued until the evening of Aug 21. With small boats and floating oil booms, the majority of the oil was removed upstream. The area around the vessel, where the thickest layer was, has been almost completely cleaned up. Next the remaining oil was transported to the lock complex because that's where was easiest to suck it up. One of the three locks, the push barge lock, was already cleaned overnight The northern and central locks still need edto be done. A small amount of oil was still present along the river bank. Regarding the cause of the accident, the maritime police have launched an investigation and have questioned the master. Reports with photos and video: https://www.hln.be/olen/vrachtschip-lekt-10-000-liter-olie-op-albertkanaal-in-olen-de-opruimingswerken-duren-vermoedelijk-nog-tot-vanavond~af1926c5/ https://nos.nl/artikel/2579339-olie-gelekt-in-kanaal-belgie-mogelijk-gevaar-voor-drinkwater-antwerpen https://www.hbvl.be/regio/antwerpen/kempen/lek-in-schip-veroorzaakt-kilometerslang-oliespoor-van-10.000-liter-in-albertkanaal-scheepvaartverkeer-blijft-gestremd/84944613.html https://www.nieuwsblad.be/regio/antwerpen/kempen/olen/lek-in-schip-veroorzaakt-kilometerslang-oliespoor-van-10.000-liter-in-albertkanaal-scheepvaartverkeer-blijft-gestremd/84938507.html https://www.flows.be/binnenvaart/2025/08/binnenschip-lekt-10-000-liter-stookolie-in-albertkanaal/
VIGO
The 'Vigo', which is part of the Russian shadow fleet, was detained by the Danish Maritime Authority off Skagen on April 22, 2025. There were faults in fire and safety equipment, charts were not up to date, there were technical faults in equipment and toilets, and a lot of other serious faults on board. The crew of the 'Vigo' was on board for four months before the ship was again allowed to sail on Aug 5. It remained stationary at its anchorage in pos. 57° 46' N 009° 38' E as of Aug 22.
CLASINA MARIA
The 'Clasina Maria', en route from Antwerp, allided with the railway bridge on the border of Puurs-Sint-Amands and Boom on the morning of Aug 22, 2025. The accident likely occurred during a turn when the vessel was caught by the strong current on the Rupel River. No injuries were reported, and the damage to the bridge and the ship appears to be limited. The Maritime Police arrived on scene to investigate the situation. The ship, while still being stuck in pos. 51° 05' N 004° 21' E, was expected free itself once the Rupel River current turned. Report with photo: https://www.hln.be/puurs-sint-amands/nederlands-cargoschip-laat-zich-verrassen-door-stroming-op-de-rupel-en-botst-tegen-spoorwegbrug-in-puurs~a1c78398/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
MANXMAN
The 'Manxhman' has been brought back into service, putting daytime sailings to Lancashire back on schedule, following severe delays to crossings between Douglas and Heysham on Wednesday as damage to firefighting equipment onboard the back-up vessel 'Ben-My-Chree' was fixed. The ferry had been brought into action after a technical issue caused smoke in an engine room on the 'Manxman', temporarily triggering an emergency response onboard and putting it out of service. The ferry successfully completed sea trials in Douglas Bay on the evening of Aug 20 following repairs. The 'Ben-My-Chree's final back-up passenger journey from Lancashire arrived back in Douglas at 12:45 BST. The vessel has now been scheduled to resume freight-only sailings for the remainder of the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT period.
MATTHEW FLINDERS III
The 'Matthew Flinders III' suffered a steering failure on its way to Flinders Island on July 24, 2025, at 12.22 a.m. The ship’s rudder locked hard to starboard about eight kilometres north of Waterhouse Island. The crew manually realigned the rudder to midship and regained basic steering using engine power. They then returned to the Bridport anchorage in north-east Tasmania. No injuries or other damages were reported. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) launched an investigation that should be complete by the end of 2025.
LOEDINGEN
Torghatten had to remove the 'Lødingen', sailing between Bognes and Lødingen, from service until further notice due to a technical malfunction, on Aug 22, 2025, at 09:00 a.m. until further notice. The ship was sidelined in Breivika for troubleshooting. It was uncertain when the route would be up and running again.
