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Late on April 25, 2025, af 10.40 p.m., the 'KMTC_Surabaya' was in collision with the Hong Kong flagged bulk carrier 'Genglyle' at lamp post 15 on the Long Tau River in the An Thoi Dong commune, 200 metres from the Rach Don intersection, Ho Chi Minh. The container ship's bow was damaged, and the bulk carrier was almost split in half at port side, causing it to sink partially and creating an oil spill. Report with photo and video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eCheObOW6mc https://tuoitre.vn/hai-tau-hang-va-cham-tren-song-long-tau-can-gio-dau-tran-xuong-song-20250426112019175.htm

On April 2s, 2025, at 1:52 a.m., the Spellen and Friedrichsfeld fire fighters and the Voerde Fire Department's command vehicle were alerted to a fire, thad broken out in the lounge area of ​​athe 'Lena', which was moored in front of the Friedrichsfeld lock on the Rhine en route from Münter. The captain and a deckhand had already made initial attempts to extinguish the fire. The deckhand was handed over to the emergency services with suspected smoke inhalation. The fire department inspected the affected area and discovered several embers behind the wall paneling. Crews wearing breathing apparatus removed the paneling and insulation, and further extinguishing measures were carried out. During the response, the operations manager requested the multi-purpose boat, which was manned by the Löhnen unit. This boat provided support, particularly in transporting personnel and materials, as access to the vessel was difficult. The vessel was anchored about ten meters below the pier and could only be accessed via a ladder. The fire department was able to conclude the operation at around 4:30 a.m. The ship then proceeded to Duisburg. Report with photos: https://www.lokalkompass.de/voerde/c-blaulicht/schiffsbrand-auf-dem-wesel-datteln-kanal_a2046858#gallery=null

On April 19, 2025, at around noon, the 'MSC Talia F', loaded with containers, some of them containing dangerous goods, suffered engine damage and was disabled approximately eight nautical miles east-northeast of Punta Melenara (Lat. 28.2159 Lng. -15.1904), en route from Valencia to Nouakchott. The ship was drifting south at approximately two knots speed amid north-northeastern winds of 25 to 30 knots speed and a swell of approximately two meters height. Salvamento Marítimo depolyed the emergency tug 'Heroinas de Sálvora' (IMO: (IMO 9960112) to the scene, which arrived at 9:50 p.m. LT and secured a tow line just before midnight. The vessel was safely towed to the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where it was safely berthed on April 20 at around 4 a.m. UTC. tThe likely cause of the failure was a fuel pump malfunction. On April 21 at 4.30 a.m. the ship left the port again after repairs and finally arrived at the port of destination on April 24. Report with photos: https://safety4sea.com/container-ship-suffers-mechanical-failure-off-gran-canaria/

German Investors Eye Opportunities in Bangladesh’s Ship Recycling Sector During Visit to PHP Yard in Chittagong https://www.shippinginbox.com/german-investors-eye-opportunities-in-bangladeshs-ship-recycling-sector-during-visit-to-php-yard-in-chattogram/

Scrapped at Gijon 04/2024 https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3827727?navList=gallery&category=70&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

The "Guardians", now sailing as 'Stellar', had purged its tanks in 2021 off the coast of Normandy. Until now, no prosecution had been initiated without visual cross-checking. On the morning of Jan 13, 2021, the tanker, loaded with nearly 5,000 tons of rapeseed oil, left the port of Rouen en route to Rotterdam. CleanSeaNet, a satellite monitoring system for pollution at sea managed by the European Maritime Safety Agency, spotted an oily surface approximately 10 nautical mile off the Normandy coast, near Le Havre. According to initial findings, the chemical tanker had illegally discharged approximately 36 cubic meters of wastewater containing vegetable oil residues at a distance of 10.01 nautical miles (approximately 18 km) from the French coast, although regulations require a discharge at least 12 nautical miles. Satellite images, combined with the vessel's trajectory, strongly correlated the passage of the 'Guardians' with the presence of the slick. Based on this information, the prosecutor of Le Havre initiated proceedings against the captain and the ship's owner for illegal discharge of polluting substances. The authorities, however, were unable to fly over the area until the next day, when the ship and the polluting slick, approximately 15 kilometers long and 500 meters wide, were no longer visible. investigations conducted by the maritime police failed to gather any direct evidence on site: no water samples, partly due to highly unstable weather.The prosecutor, who initially immobilized the ship, nevertheless initiateds legal proceedings. In the first instance, in March 2022, the Le Havre District Court acquitted the captain and owner of the 'Guardians', finding that the evidence provided was insufficient. This decision was contested by environmental associations Surfrider Foundation and France Nature Environnement, civil parties, who have appealed. The case has since taken an unprecedented legal turn, with environmental groups hoping for a conviction based on satellite images. Three years after the events, the Rouen Court of Appeal delivered its decision on April 25, 2025. In a ruling, overturning the first instance decision, the Rouen Court of Appeal found the Cypriot company Valsa Holding Ltd, as owner and operator of the tanker,, guilty of the unlawful discharge of polluting substances, along with the ship's captain. A total fine of €80,000, of which €60,000 will be paid by the shipowner, was set. In addition, France Nature Environnement and Surfrider, as civil parties, will receive €10,000 in damages and €1,000 under Article 475-1 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure for costs incurred. In France, this was the first time that prosecutions have been initiated based on satellite images, without visual findings, and followed by a conviction. This could lead to more legal proceedings in the future.

Another airstrike was made by the US armed forces on the Houthi-controlled fuel port of Ras Isa on April 17, marking a major escalation of the US administration against the Houthi forces for their attacks on passing vessels in the Red Sea. The strike has destroyed multiple oil storage tanks, cratered a jetty at the port, and wrecked many tanker trucks. The Houthis have reported a casualty count of around 70 to 80 people and injuries to around 150-170 people, including port workers, truck drivers, and paramedics.

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Navigational Warning ⚠️ An emergency and drone flight restriction zone covering 1 nautical mile is still in effect around the MSC Baltic III site to ensure the protection and safety of responders and the public. Only activities related to salvage operations are permitted within the restriction zone. For more information: https://nis.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/public/rest/messages/en/message/NW-N-0235-25

On April 22, 2025,at 4 p.m. a gas leak on a barge on the Houston Ship Channel prompted community alerts. but no air quality threats have been detected. A vapor release occurred aboard a barge of the Kirby Inland Marine at the Targa Resources dock in Galena, Greater Houston, at the at 12510 American Petroleum Road. The leak released an unspecified quantity of butadiene, an industrial gas used for making plastics and synthetic rubber (like car tires). 1,3-butadiene is an EPA-listed carcinogen, an inhalation irritant, and highly flammable, but breaks down quickly in the atmosphere, limiting the time in which it can have an effect. The leak occurred because of a broken valve. It was contained at 10 p.m., and the barge was towed to a safe location belonging to the Kirby Inland Marine for further evaluations. The Targa Resources dock on the Houston Ship Channel has reopened to full service by the U.S. Coast Guard on April 23 at 3 a.-m. No injuries were reported from the gas leak. Report with video: https://www.click2houston.com/video/news/2025/04/23/chemical-leak-contained-after-barge-incident-at-houston-ship-channel/

U.S. strikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel terminal on the Red Sea coast have killed at least 74 people in the deadliest attack since the U.S. started its bombing campaign against the Houthis on April 16, 2025. Health ministry spokesperson Anees al-Asbahi said 171 people were injured in the strikes, according to preliminary figures, with rescue teams continuing efforts to search for victims. Report iwth photo: https://gcaptain.com/u-s-launches-deadliest-strike-on-yemens-ras-isa-fuel-terminal/

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