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PUAMAU
Responders were working to salvage the RFNS 'Puamau' in order to recover the vessel while minimizing environmental impacts, including a potential oil spill. The Navy said on June 18 that the debunkering operations have nearly been completed. A second salvage vessel was en route with specialized recovery equipment and personnel to remove the patrol boat from the reef. Navy divers and engineers remained on scene and continue to monitor the situation as the full extent of the damage was unkonwn. Since the grounding, only the stern compartment experienced water ingress, which has been isolated and was currently being managed. The vessel’s position and stability on the reef's outer edge slope continued to be monitored by the Navy salvage team on site As directed by the Commander RFMF, due process with regards to the Board of Inquiry for the incident will convene soon to gather all factual evidence and formulate their findings and recommendations for the inquiry. Report with photo: https://www.marinelink.com/news/fijis-brand-new-patrol-boat-runs-aground-514571
MARINE HONOUR
The 'Vox Maxima', that allided with the 'Marine Honour', which was moored in Singapore, had suffered an engine failure and steering problems ahead of the impact. The inevitable collision breached the tanker's starboard side, and a tank, containing 400 tons of oi, spilled its contents into the sea, polluting popular beaches since June 14. Port authorities arrived on the scene within 11 minutes and tried to isolate the spot with oil booms and a skimmer ship. Despite these efforts, emergency responders were unable to prevent the stain from spreading along the coast. The tides and heavy swell caused several oil slicks and beaches over a length of several kilometers were affected by the spill. Although some beaches have now reopened, swimming has not yet been possible. Cleanup crews have been working for days to remove the oil and shoveedl the polluted sand into bags. Companies along the coast and on the popular island of Sentosa are seeing a sharp decline in business. The owner of a water sports center 25 kilometers away from the scene of the disaster had a 50 % reduction in visitors. The entrepreneur expected this to remain the case as long as the oil has not been cleaned up. The captain and crew of the 'Vox Máxima' received support from a team that Van Oord sent to Singapore after the accident, and the ship remained moored on the Singepore South Anchorage, while the investigation was ongoing. The extent of the financial damage has not yet been determined, as the clean-up operation was still in full swing. Van Oord is fully insured to fulfill the responsibilities and obligations regarding the incident. The oil slicks that were still floating off the coast were being monitored with drones and satellite images. About 1,600 volunteers have reported to the port authorities to help with the clean-up efforts. They were also used to early detect possible pollution in a national park. Report with photos: https://www.bndestem.nl/hoeksche-waard/stuurloos-schip-van-rotterdams-bedrijf-veroorzaakte-aanvaring-met-grote-gevolgen-we-betreuren-dit~a6b13175/
MARIA DE MAEZTU
On June 18, 2024, the pleasure boat 'Ortzio Secondo' suffered a mechanical failure with three people on board 16 nautical miles north of Bilbao. The CCS Bilbao of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'María de Maeztu' from the port of Bilbao, which took the boat in tow and safely pulled it to Getxo Kaia.
TUTOR
The 'Tutor' with its cargo of 80000 tons coal on board and the body of a Pinoy crew member trapped in the flooded engine room, appeared to have sunk on June 18, about seven days after it was struck in the stern by an unmanned surface vessel in the Red Sea. Military authorities reported seeing debris and oil in the last known location of the ship in pos. 14’19’ N 041’14’ E.The sinking marked the second commercial vessel sunk by the Houthis since the Iranian-backed terrorist group began attacking merchant ships in November 2023 in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The sinking follows the loss of the 'Rubymar' in the Southern Red Sea. Report with photo and videos: https://x.com/sentdefender/status/1802523101806186762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1802523101806186762%7Ctwgr%5E5edc19c58281da725c7f68b1c2e9119cf58076e9%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmaritime-executive.com%2Farticle%2Fbulker-tutor-sinks-becoming-second-vessel-lost-from-houthi-attacks https://gcaptain.com/m-v-tutor-sinks-after-houthi-attack-in-red-sea/
MARINE HONOUR
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore stated on June 16 that a number of beaches along the island’s coast were closed until further notice to facilitate cleanup of the spill, which they had initially described on June 14 as having been contained. The MPA has mobilised 16 oil spill response craft to spray dispersements, as well as activating their oil spill response contractor, mobilising an oil skimmer and laying booms around both the 'Vos Maxima' and 'Marine Honour' in case of further leaks. Despite these efforts, the oil spillage has spread via tides along Singapore’s southern shorelines, with the MPA advising the public to keep away from the affected areas listed to facilitate clean-up operations. A further 1600 metres of booms were to be laid over the coming days in an attempt to prevent further spread of oil onto the shore, though the MPA admitted these were less effective against waves higher than 0.5 metres. Both vessels were reported to be anchored in a stable condition, with some damage above the waterlines. The MPA investigations were ongoing with the assistance of the vessel's master and crew.
PUAMAU
An independent Board of Inquiry (BOI) will be convened to investigate the grounding of the RFNS 'Puamau' in the Lau waters, one month after having been commissioned with support from Australia through the Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP) and Vuvale Partnership. The vessel was midway through a two-week patrol tasking exercise when it struck the Fulaga Reef on June 11. The Republic of Fiji Navy (RFN) focussed on ensuring the safety of personnel and recovery of vessel. The Australian government is set to bear the cost of the salvage operations. The decision to initiate this independent BOI stems from the significant monetary value of the affected platform, valued at around $20m, and the recent commissioning of RFNS 'Puamau' into the Fiji Navy Fleet. It was regarded as imperative to demonstrate the commitment to transparency and accountability by thoroughly examining the mishap in terms of processes and procedures. On June 13 the RFN had said the circumstances leading to the incident would be "comprehensively investigated. It was believed an independent BOI will enhance the thoroughness and objectivity of the inquiry, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the incident in order to prevent similar occurrences in the future and uphold he highest standards of safety and operational excellence within the Fiji Navy. The RFMF was to yet release details on the makeup of the BOI and further information on the investigation process.
DALI
Attorneys have asked a federal judge to prevent crew members on the' Dali' from returning to their home countries as investigations continued into the allision with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The 'Dali' has been docked at a slip at the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore since, June 12. Eight of the Dali’s crew members were scheduled to debark the ship and return home as early as June 20, according to emails included in court filings on June 18. That would mark the first time any of them can leave the ship since the accident on March 26. In the court filings, attorneys representing the City of Baltimore said the men should remain in the U.S. so they can be deposed in ongoing civil litigation over who should be held responsible for covering costs and damages resulting from the bridge collapse. “The crew consists entirely of foreign nationals who, of course, have critical knowledge and information about the events giving rise to this litigation. If they are permitted to leave the United States, Claimants may never have the opportunity to question or depose them,”” the attorneys wrote.The petition requested an emergency hearing on the matter. No ruling has been issued in response.
VOX MAXIMA
The 'Vox Maxima', that allided with the 'Marine Honour', which was moored in Singapore, had suffered an engine failure and steering problems ahead of the impact. The inevitable collision breached the tanker's starboard side, and a tank, containing 400 tons of oi, spilled its contents into the sea, polluting popular beaches since June 14. Port authorities arrived on the scene within 11 minutes and tried to isolate the spot with oil booms and a skimmer ship. Despite these efforts, emergency responders were unable to prevent the stain from spreading along the coast. The tides and heavy swell caused several oil slicks and beaches over a length of several kilometers were affected by the spill. Although some beaches have now reopened, swimming has not yet been possible. Cleanup crews have been working for days to remove the oil and shoveedl the polluted sand into bags. Companies along the coast and on the popular island of Sentosa are seeing a sharp decline in business. The owner of a water sports center 25 kilometers away from the scene of the disaster had a 50 % reduction in visitors. The entrepreneur expected this to remain the case as long as the oil has not been cleaned up. The captain and crew of the 'Vox Máxima' received support from a team that Van Oord sent to Singapore after the accident, and the ship remained moored on the Singepore South Anchorage, while the investigation was ongoing. The extent of the financial damage has not yet been determined, as the clean-up operation was still in full swing. Van Oord is fully insured to fulfill the responsibilities and obligations regarding the incident. The oil slicks that were still floating off the coast were being monitored with drones and satellite images. About 1,600 volunteers have reported to the port authorities to help with the clean-up efforts. They were also used to early detect possible pollution in a national park. Report with photos: https://www.bndestem.nl/hoeksche-waard/stuurloos-schip-van-rotterdams-bedrijf-veroorzaakte-aanvaring-met-grote-gevolgen-we-betreuren-dit~a6b13175/
SALVAMAR SAIPH
On June 18, 2024, the CNCS reporteds the request for assistance of the motorboat 'Dofi Verd' with three people on board, which was disabled and adrift due to a mechanical breakdown in the bay of Alcudia. The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Saiph', which took the boat in tow and safely pulled it to Alcudia.
OTARIA
The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on June 17, 2024, issued a sanction against the 'Otaria', its managing company Stellar Wave Marine L.L.C,, and the captain of the tanker, for shipping sanctioned cargo. The sale of these Iran-associated sanctioned cargoes contributes to a fund that is used by Houthis for weapon procurement. These weapons purchases enable the Houthi military to carry out attacks on commercial ships sailing in the Red Sea. The OFAC has imposed sanctions after in late May 2024, the tanker loaded the sanctioned cargo, which is linked to Houthi’s financer Sa’id al-Jamal. The vessel is scheduled to arrive in Singapore for discharge on June 20.
VOX MAXIMA
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore stated on June 16 that a number of beaches along the island’s coast were closed until further notice to facilitate cleanup of the spill, which they had initially described on June 14 as having been contained. The MPA has mobilised 16 oil spill response craft to spray dispersements, as well as activating their oil spill response contractor, mobilising an oil skimmer and laying booms around both the 'Vos Maxima' and 'Marine Honour' in case of further leaks. Despite these efforts, the oil spillage has spread via tides along Singapore’s southern shorelines, with the MPA advising the public to keep away from the affected areas listed to facilitate clean-up operations. A further 1600 metres of booms were to be laid over the coming days in an attempt to prevent further spread of oil onto the shore, though the MPA admitted these were less effective against waves higher than 0.5 metres. Both vessels were reported to be anchored in a stable condition, with some damage above the waterlines. The MPA investigations were ongoing with the assistance of the vessel's master and crew.
TUTOR
The 'Tutor' which was hit by a surface drone and a missile in the Red Sea, was drifting downwind abandoned by its crew and slowly taking on water on June 14 near the last reported pos. 14°20'00" N 041°56'00" E.". The 21 surviving Pinoys were rescued by by Helicopters from the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 74 and transfered onto the USS 'Philippine Sea (CG 58)' and then to the USS 'Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)' for medical evaluation before transporting them ashore for further treatment. The rescue took place between 10:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. One crew member was seriously injured in the attack, while another crew member was still missing. It was feared that the missing crew member, who comes from the Philippines, was trapped in the flooded engine room. The fire on board that arose as a result of the attack has been extinguished, but the damage is so great that the ship cannot be maneuvered and the crew has not returned. The Tsavliris Salvage Group has been hired to salvage the 'Tutor'. The company has two tugs on their way to the position, but the first of them will not arrive until June 17. REport with photos: https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/two-bulkers-in-danger-of-sinking-after-houthi-attacks
MSC RESILIENT III
While the 'MSC Resilient III' was berthed at the Tin Can Island in Lagos on June 7, 2024, a tug of the Messrs Medlog Nigeria Ltd., moving a barge loaded with containers ,sank at the berth space somewhere between berth 9 and 10 operated by Five Star Logistics Terminal. There were no casualties, and business operations were not hampered by the incident. The incident wasn’t caused by the terminal, and in no way did it affect berthing and sailing of vessels. NPA was up on their duty to make sure the tug was salvaged on June 16. The container ship sailed from Lagos on June 8 en route to Lome.
GALAXY LEADER
On June 18, the managers of the 'Galaxy Leader' renewed calls for the release of the 25 crew members, among them the Bulgarian captain and chief officer, along with 17 Filipinos and other sailors from Ukraine, Mexico and Romania, who have been held captive by Yemen's Houthi militants for seven months after the ship was hijacked on Nov 19, 2023. "The Houthis have nothing to gain by keeping the 25 crew members," said the ship's managers, who requested that they be released to their families without further delay.
SANTA REGINA
On June 11, 2024, at 3.12 a.m. the 'Santa Regina', en route from Paranagua to Nansha, was boarded by six perpetrators, armed with knives, west of Pulau Cula in po.s 1° 3.4 N 103° 37.5 E. Two crew members were tied up by the intruders. No injuries were reported. The perpetrators stole engine spares and fled the vessel.
SALVAMAR SUHAIL
The Spanish flagged fishing vessel 'Bienvenido I' got its gear entangled in the propeller and was disabled and adrift off Puerto de Santa Maria on June 18, 2024. The 'Salvamar Suhail' was mobilized by the JRCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Cádiz to assist. It took the ship in tow and safely pulled it to El Puerto de Santa María. Video: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1803111912781046162
ANNA-META
On June 15, 2024, the 'Anna Meta', en route from Pembla to Djibouti, rescued the crew of the cargo m/v 'Verbena' (IMO: 9522075), which was struck on June 13in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen in two separate missile attacks by the Houthi terrorists. The crew had abandoned ship after being unable to bring fires on the vessel under control. One seafarer was severely wounded.