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The "Amany Queen" was detained on Aug 5, 2025, in Gemlik with 16 deficiencies, eight of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Safety of navigation - Charts Expired 2) Structural conditions - Bulkhead - Corrosion Holed 3) Structural conditions - Other (Structural cond) Other 4) Life saving Appliances - Inflatable liferafts Not ready for use 5) Emergency system - Enclosed space entry and rescue drills Not carried out 6) Fire safety - Fire doors/Openings in fire resisting division Unsafe 7) Fire safety - Fixed fire exthinguishing installation Inoperative 8)) Fire safety - Ventilation Missing The vessel was released again on Aug 7 and left the port enroute to Alexandria.

Beached at Alang 08.08.25

On the night of Aug 7, the SAR helicopter Helimer 402 carried out the medical evacuation of a passenger from the 'Disney Fantasy', en route from Vigo to A Coruña, which was sailing about 25 nautical miles from Porto do Son. The patient was transferred to the Alvedro Airport, where an ambulance was waiting for further transport to the CHUAC. The operation was coordinated by the CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo.

On Aug. 2, 2025, the crew of the USCGC 'Hamilton' seized 4,133 lbs of cocaine and detained three suspects after interdicting a vessel, which had been spotted jettisoning packages while patrolling the high seas of the Eastern Pacific. 50 packages tested positive for cocaine. Report with photos: https://x.com/USCGSoCal/status/1952418582559969708

The "Kotor" completed the unloading of a cargo of wood pellets in the port of Tyne on Aug 6, 2025, but due to an order from the British PSC inspection, it will not be able to sail from that port until further notice. On Aug 4, PSC inspectors conducted an expanded inspection of the bulk carrier in Tyne and Wear, and found 22 defiencies, some of which have to be rectified before the ship is allowed to continue its voyage. Most of the shortcomings related to minor problems that indicated that the crew of the "Kotor" was unmotivated to perform daily tasks on the ship, which included its regular maintenance and cleaning, due to untimely payments by the company Crnogorska plovidba, which has been facing the problem of insolvency for months. There was a chronic lack of spare parts for timely repair of minor defects on the ship: corrosion on some fire pipes, damaged insulation on some electrical installations on deck, non-functional fire detectors in several rooms of the ship, defective insulation devices used in the event of a fire, hydraulic system pipes for opening and closing the broaching devices from which hydraulic oil was leaking, leaks in the fuel pumps on cylinders 1 and 4 of the main engine, water leaks from the main engine cooling system, corrosion on the part of the door leading from the superstructure to the ship's deck, porous exhaust system of the third auxiliary engine, limitedly functional buckle on the lifeboat, lack of a couple of screws on the lid of one of the ballast tanks. The PSC inspectors found that some areas on the ship, such as the sanitary facilities on the bridge and in the engine room, were insufficiently clean, there was an increased presence of flies in the ship's galley, and the refrigerator had not been cleaned, greasy rags and waste were found in the engine room in places where they should not be, the floors were either greasy or covered in water. The inspectors also found several deficiencies on the ship related to the living and working conditions of seafarers, i.e. violations of the MLC Convention, as they determined that there was no running hot water in several rooms on the "Kotor", as well as the fact that two seafarers had been on board continuously since July 22, 2024, which exceeded the industry standards maximum permitted duration of embarkation of nine months. The crew of the "Kotora" received their last salary for the month of June, after which the ship was detained in the port of Savannah. The crew complained to the inspectors that on as many as eight occasions from December2024, to July, their salaries were late or were paid in half. The British PSCV inspectors also determined the same thing that US Coast Guard inspectors had previously determined in the port of Savana, a poor implementation of the International Safety Management Convention (ISM), for which they gave Crnogorska plovidav three months to remedy it. A few days ago, Crnogorska plovidba put both of its ships, the "Kotor" and the "Dvadesetprvi maj", on the used ship market, because at the initiative of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, which claimed that the state allegedly no longer had any legal possibility to support this 100% state-owned company to maintain liquidity, the Government made a decision to urgently sell both of Crnogorska's ships. Until this happens or the deficiencies have been rectified, the "Kotor" will remain detained. The ship had been berthed in Savannah from June 14 until July 13 and arrived in Tyne on Aug 3.

The 'Panagia Paravouniotissa' has been refloated on the evening of Aug 7 by the tugs 'Protug 18' and 'Vernicos Skafi II', assisted by an anti pollution vessel of the Greek Coast Guard. The salvage company had maintained buoyancy with an air compressor, which pressed air into the cracked compartments. Divers had detected multiple tears in the hull along a length of 10 to 15 meters. The ship-owning company had previously submitted the salvage plan, and the relevant permits were granted by the Port Authority, while earlier, a classification society inspected the ship and found no damage to the rudders, as the captain had claimed. The ship then sailed unassisted to the fishing shelter of Nea Stira, where it was safely moored in pos. 38° 10.48' N 024° 12.28', escorted by the tugs and two patrol boats. Subsequently, an inspection was carried out, where there were no further observations except for the bow crack at starboard side, on which sealing work had been carried out. An oil boom was also placed as a precaution. The 1st Port Department of Nea Stira of the Karystos Port Authority prohibited the ship from sailing until the presentation of a seaworthiness certificate from the monitoring classification society. I After the arrival in port, 35 cars and three motorcycles were offloaded on the late evening in order to be returned to their owners. The cause of the accident was being investigated by the judicial authorities as well as by the shipowner's inspectors, the ship's surveyor and the ship's insurers. Naval architects and experts were constantly on the scene recording all data for the assessment of the damage, while the passengers of the ship were preparing to file lawsuits. Reports with photos and video: https://hellasjournal.com/2025/08/xekinoun-oi-diadikasies-apokollisis-tou-ploiou-panagia-paravouniotissa-apo-tin-xera-pou-prosaraxe-anoichta-ton-styron/ https://www.libre.gr/2025/08/07/rigmatoseis-vrethikan-sto-kitous-tou-p/ https://www.tovima.com/society/grounded-ferry-boat-towed-to-safety-on-thur-evening/

On Aug 6 at 9.45 p.m. UTC the 'Maersk Gironde' left the anchorage north of Fynshoved near the entrance to Kalundborg Fjord after inspections by the Danish Maritime Authority (Søfartsstyrelsen), and resumed the voyage to Gdansk with a revised ETA as of Aug 10. After cargo operations, the ship will have to undergo repairs to the bow damage suffered in the collision with the 'SFL Composer' north of Fyns Hoved, at the entrance to Hatter Barn and the deep-water route. The 'Maersk Gironde' hat hit the vehicles carrier at the port side stern, which was crushed above the waterline, and then slid along the port side hull until amidships, causing further damage above the waterline, such as breaches, bruises and dents. The 'SFL Composer' was towed from its anchorage in the Sejerø Bight into a drydock of the Lindø Shipyard in Odense on Aug 6 at 6 a.m. Report with video: https://fyens.dk/112/kollision-mellem-skibe-i-fynsk-farvand-vi-har-vaeret-forbi

The 'Blue', in laden condition abd with a false flag, switched off its AIS signal before entering the Irish EEZ. It loaded crude oil at Ust-Luga and departed on July 31, 2025. The tanker is being sanctioned by both the UK and EU, as well as cited by Greenpeace as a danger to the marine environment. The 'Blue' is falsely showing registry in Benin. Since 2020, the vessel has had four different identities and claimed registry under six different flags: Benin, Antigua and Barbuda, Liberia, Palau, Djibouti, and Cyprus. Since 2024, management has been reported from Turkey. The ship drew particular attention because of its apparent false flag. The Irish Coast Guard has instituted specific measures used to monitor the increasing number of shadow fleet tankers transiting the Irish EEZ. This includes deploying the Air Corps and Naval Service. However, unlike the UK and the Baltic nations, Ireland is not specifically challenging vessels to confirm their identity and insurance information. The 'Blue' resumed transmitting an AIS signal on Aug 8. It showe the vessel is heading for the Suez Canal, traveling at a speed of 10 knots. The vessel is likely bound for India, which continues to buy Russian oil.

On Aug 8, 2025, at around 8 a.m. UTC, the 'Sward', en route from Zonguldak to Yemen, suffered an engine failure off the Haydarpaşa Breakwater during the transit of the Istanbul Strait and requested assistance. The response was coordinated by the Istanbul Vessel Traffic Services Center. Under the guidance of a strait pilot, the ship was taken in tow by the tugs 'Kurtarma 5' (IMO: 9463164) and 'Kurtarma 7' (IMO: 9598608). it was safely moored at the Ahırkapı Anchorage in pos. 40° 59' N 028° 58' E at around 9 a.m. Report with photo: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1953755027366936817

On the website apolloduck.com, dedicated to the purchase and sale of used vessels of various types, the "Juan J. Sister" has been listed for sale at €22 million. The broker is listed as the intermediary by the New York-based broker Lager Maritime Corp. Although the broker states that the ferry is available for immediate delivery, it will have to wait until the 2025 tender period, as is the case with the ferry "Fortuny," sold to Fred Olsen for delivery next October.

Two people died on Aug 7, 2025, at 11 a.m., after a helicopter they were on board crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois, shutting the waterway to traffic near Alton, Illinois. The MD 369 helicopter hit power lines before the crash No one was on board the barge, which caught fire after the crash, which occurred about 200 yards downstream from the Melvin Price Lock and Dam. The barge was carrying ethylene glycol, a chemical commonly used in antifreeze and coolant. The 'Donna H. Furlong' went alongside and helped extinguish the fire along with fire fighters. The fire could be put out within one hour. The Missouri State Highway Patrol immediately closed the Clark Bridge after the crash. The Clark Bridge reopened two hours later. First responders on the scene included fire and police departments from Alton, East Alton, and Wood River. Authorities temporarily blocked off the Lock and Dam Way, the road lining the eastern bank of the Mississippi River in Illinois. An NTSB investigator was expected to arrive on site on Aug 8. USCG investigative officers as part of the Incident Management Department, were also on the scene. There were no signs of pollution in the Mississippi River as a result of the crash. The Power company Ameren Corp sent a contractor and subcontractor who were repairing and replacing tower lighting and marker balls on transmission lines. The river was closed for shipping from mile marker 199 to mile marker 201. There was no estimate for when the river would reopen. Reports with photos and video: https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/mississippi-river-helicopter-crash-coast-guard-20807305.php https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/helicopter-mississippi-river-alton-20807028.php https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/08/07/crews-respond-helicopter-crash-alton-ill/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/us/helicopter-crash-barge-missouri-mississippi.html https://www.stlpr.org/news-briefs/2025-08-07/alton-helicopter-crash https://people.com/two-dead-after-helicopter-crashes-onto-barge-on-mississippi-river-after-striking-power-line-tragic-incident-11787340

The 'Manannan', en route to Liverpool, had to return to Douglas uponn the Isle of Man on the morning of Aug 7 due to a control fault on one of the generators. The ferry was one hour into its journey when the technical fault occurred. The ferry was deemed unsafe to enter the port of Liverpool. Subject to available capacity, passengers were transferred to the 'Manxman' sailings while repairs were carried out by engineers and workshop teams. Sailings were cancelled for the remainder of the day. Foot passengers at the Manx ferry terminal in Liverpool choosing to sail on Aug 8 at 02:15 a.m. from Heysham weretransferred to the Lancashire port via a free coach. After repairs, the ship left the port again on the morning of Aug 8, en route to Liverpool. Scheduled crossings to and from Liverpool on the vessel also had to be called off on July 27 and 28 due to a previous generator issue, which saw specialist engineers travel to the island to carry out repairs.

The 'Jaden Sun' caught fire while berthed at the Kingstown/Grenadines wharf on the Upper Bay Street,Cane Garden in Kingstown harbour on tAug 7, 2025 at 7.45 a.m.. Heavy smoke and large flames were visible at the uppper deck at the aft of the vessel. The fire department of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) responded to the fire, and, with help from several members of the public and a tug with fire fighting capacities,which came alongside, the fire could be knocked down. However, it caused serious damage to the passenger area, and the ship was no longer operable. The engine room remained unaffected. The cause of the fire was unknown as this time. The ferry with a capacity of 218 passenger offers passenger service between mainland St. Vincent and the Grenadine Islands of Bequia, Canouan and Union Island. Reports with photo and video: https://www.stvincenttimes.com/jaden-sun-ferry-ablaze-in-kingstown-harbour/ https://www.searchlight.vc/front-page/2025/08/08/fast-ferry-heavily-damaged-fire/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vglskHx2Oo

On Aug 6 at 9.45 p.m. UTC the 'Maersk Gironde' left the anchorage north of Fynshoved near the entrance to Kalundborg Fjord after inspections by the Danish Maritime Authority (Søfartsstyrelsen), and resumed the voyage to Gdansk with a revised ETA as of Aug 10. After cargo operations, the ship will have to undergo repairs to the bow damage suffered in the collision with the 'SFL Composer' north of Fyns Hoved, at the entrance to Hatter Barn and the deep-water route. The 'Maersk Gironde' hat hit the vehicles carrier at the port side stern, which was crushed above the waterline, and then slid along the port side hull until amidships, causing further damage above the waterline, such as breaches, bruises and dents. The 'SFL Composer' was towed from its anchorage in the Sejerø Bight into a drydock of the Lindø Shipyard in Odense on Aug 6 at 6 a.m. Report with video: https://fyens.dk/112/kollision-mellem-skibe-i-fynsk-farvand-vi-har-vaeret-forbi

The 'GT Unity', with 20 crew members and 3,872 tonnes of FO crude oil aboard, suffered an engine room fire on Aug 8, 2025, at 11:52 a.m. in the South China Sea, about 104 nautical miles south-southeast of Con Dao and 191 nautical miles south-southeast of the Vung Tau Cape, en route from Malaysia to Dung Quat in the Quang Ngai province. The MRCC Vietnam broadcast an UMIB to all nearby vessels, instructing them to maintain vigilant watch and render assistance where feasible. The navigational status of the partially laden tanker indicated “Not Under Command”. The crew was successfully rescued thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged container ship 'Androusa' (IMO: 9431769) and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams. The fire was caused by an electrical short circuit in the engine room. Upon receiving the reports, the MRCC immediately contacted the 'Androusa', enroute from Nansha to Singapore, directing the ship to return and assist. Androusa promptly contacted the crew of the 'GT Unity'. By that time, 16 of the 20 crew members had already evacuated amid southwesterly winds force 3. At 1:15 p.m, the rescue vessel 'SAR 413' was deployed to the scene. The owner of the 'GT Unity' was instructed to prepare firefighting equipment, and nearby rig standby vessels were called upon to join the rescue operations. The 'SAR 413' was tasked with transporting the crew ashore, including one seriously injured crew member. The Vietnamese authorities also alerted the Navy and Coast Guard. A patrol boat was dispatched from Vung Tau. Reports with photos: https://maritime-executive.com/article/costamare-boxship-rescues-crew-from-burning-tanker-off-vietnam https://plo.vn/dap-tat-dam-chay-tau-ngoai-khoi-tphcm-du-kien-dua-20-thuyen-vien-ve-bo-sang-9-8-post864689.html https://baophapluat.vn/khan-cap-cuu-nan-thanh-cong-20-thuyen-vien-tau-cho-dau-gan-8-000-tan-cua-viet-nam-bi-chay.html

The "Tali", ballasting from Cuxhaven to Tau, has dropped anchor off Stavanger, after a fire broke out in the engine room at Sola northwest of Faistein l/h on Aug 7, 2025, at 8.48 p.m LT. There was a crew of 14 aboard the vessel, which was moored in pos 58,49,58 N 05,28,42 E. A pilot boat of the Norwegian Coastal Administration, a police boat and some civilian ships went on standby in case the situation deteriorated. At 10:10 p.m., a team of special trained firefighters was dropped off on board with a rescue helicopter from Sola. Just before 11.00 p.m. the situation was fully under control: The pilot boat thereupon left the scene again. The shipping company has requested the tugs 'BB Coaster' (IMO: 9502685) from Haugesund and ''Boa Balder' (IMO: 9462342), which arrived at the scene on Aug 8 shortly past 1 a.m. The 'Tali' was to be towed to the port of Stavanger, starting at 6.50 a.m., where it was safely berthed at Mekjarvik at 9.45 a.m. UTC. There were no reports of injuries among the crew, but one crew member was taken ashore by helicopter for a check-up due to possible smoke inhalation. Reports with photos: https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/eMj7zy/brann-om-bord-i-lasteskip-utenfor-sola-brannmannskaper-floeyet-ut https://www.nrk.no/rogaland/brann-i-maskinrom-pa-utenlandsk-lastefartoy-_-skal-slepes-i-land-i-dag-1.17520361

The 'Sea Lady II' has been raised by the Hebo Maritiemservice in St Tropez on Aug 7. The salvage operations has been underway since Aug 5. The recovery was using a dedicated yacht lift set, including a large spreader beam designed to minimise further damage to the hull. Even so, the heavily damaged superyacht was expected to be scrapped. Reports with photos: https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/sad-images-of-sea-lady-ii-as-stricken-superyacht-floated-in-st-tropez-salvage/

A few days ago, the Crnogorska plovidba put both of its ships, the "Kotor" and the "Dvadesetprvi maj", on the used ship market, because at the initiative of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, which claimed that the state allegedly no longer had any legal possibility to support this 100% state-owned company to maintain liquidity, the Government made a decision to urgently sell both of Crnogorska's ships. The "Kotor" has beem detained in Tyne on Aug 4, 2025. The 'Dvadesetprvi maj' has been anchored off Laem Chabang in pos. 13° 12' N 100° 50' E since its arrival from Yeosou on Aug 3.

A water slide on the 'Icon of the Seas' suffered a malfunction on Aug 7, injuring an adult guest when an acrylic glass panel broke off while the man was using one of the six slides on board. The victim received medical attention and was being treated for injuries. The severity of the injuries suffered in the incident was not disclosed, but he was reportedly stable. The slide has been closed for the remainder of the sailing as an investigation took place. Report with photos and video: https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/video-shows-water-gushing-from-royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-slide-one-injured/ https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/36207324/cruise-passenger-sliced-open-waterslide-icon-seas/

The 'Fredrikke Tønder Olsen' had to cancel the service on the Helgeland Commuter Route on Aug 7 at 07:30 a.m. until further notice due to a technical fault with the power supply on board. The ship was sidelined in Ørnvika for troubleshooting and proceeded to Sandnessjøen at around noon for permanent repairs, where it remained stationary as of Aug 8. The ferry operator Boreal Sjø inserted the ferry 'Jernøy' (IMO: 9429766) as a replacmenent, and the service was resumed from Sandnessjøen at 7:00 p.m., calling at Nesna at 7:30 p.m., Stokkvågen at 08:00 p.m. and Onøy with connection NEX at 08:20 p.m. Other scheduled trips were served according to the schedule.