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The 'Vestvind', en route from Portsmouth, UK, to Nakskov, allided with the middle wall of the southern chamber of the Kiel Canal locks in Brunsbüttel on March 2, 2025, at 9.13 p.m. LT, ahead of its transit of the waterway. The ship remained inside the lock for more than two hours, before the two tugs 'Grossnordsee' (IMO: 9067271) and 'Fairplay-57' (IMO: 9036246) towed it out and pulled it to the Navy dolphins in the canal port of Brunsbüttel, where it remained stationary until March 3 at around 10 a.m.

On March 2, 2025, the 'Butrinti' successfully conducted an SAR operation during a mission in the Aegean Sea, and rescued 36 migrants who were heading towards Greece on inflatable boats during its patrol in the Aegean Sea. The migrants, among them 12 children, had set off from Çesme towards the island of Chios. At the end of the operation, they were picked up by the Turkish Coast Guard, who thanked the crew of the 'Butrinti' for its assistance. Report with photos and video: https://ata.gov.al/2025/03/02/anija-butrinti-operacion-shpetimi-te-36-emigranteve-ne-egje/

On Feb 18, 2025, the 'Kavarna' was detained in Gemlik with eight deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Structural conditions - Ballast, fuel and other tanks Cracked 2) Structural conditions - Other (Structural cond) Other 3) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Feb 24 and left the port en route to Altinova for permanent repairs, where it arrived on Feb 25 and remained stationary as of March 3. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On the evening of March 1, 2025, at around 6 p.m. the 'Manxman', en route from Liverpool, got stuck during the berthing manoever in Douglas. The ship had tried several times to manoeuvre into the harbour and was still sitting in the harbour at 6.30 p.m. The captain told the passengers he expected the vessel to refloat with the rising tide at about 7:30 p.m. Divers inspected the hull on the evening. Due to the mandatory inspection, the 7.15 p.m. crossing to Heysham was delayed and departed at 9:13 p.m. The return sailing from Heysham was brought forward 15 minutes, to 1:30 a.m, in order to minimise further disruption. The Isle of Man Ship Registry and the vessel’s classification society have been informed. Reports with photo and video: https://www.manx.news/relegation-sealed-for-farmers/ https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/divers-inspecting-manxman-after-issues-berthing-in-douglas/

The delivery date or the 'Isle of Islay' has been pushed back again due to problems with labour shortages at Yalova, particularly the availability of specialist commissioning sub-contractors. The ferry will not be finished until the end of June at the earliest when it was originally expected in October 2024. The delay has been caused by global issues outwith the yard's control. The problems with the delivery of the ferry from the Cemre yard was confirmed in a letter from CMAL to the net zero, energy and transport committee on Feb 28, 2025. While the yard builds the vessel and installs machinery, manufacturers need their own specialists to commission the systems to ensure warranties are secured. Snow and cold weather had also delayed the docking of the 'Isle of Islay' to check underwater parts and complete painting. The ferry was launched a year ago. The second ship, the 'Loch Indaal', was launched three months later and will not be completed until the end of the year at the earliest, when it was due for June.

The 'Flamuri', that had sparked controversy after being singled out for pollution risks, has left the port of Saint-Malo on March 1 and entered the Naye lock the 9:10 a.m., after more than a month at the Vauban basin. The authorities had given the green light in mid-February. The Robin des Bois association, which identifies ships that pose risks to the environment and crews, had raised the alarm about the situation of the 'Flamuri', which arrived on Dec 21, 2024 off the coast of Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine), en route from Varna anddocked at the Vauban basin on Jan 18, 2025, to unload soybeans. Part of the cargo used for animal feed was polluted.

The US Coast Guard medevaced a passenger. who hjad experienced multiple strokes, from the 'Koningsdam', while the ship was sailing 300 miles off Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on Feb 27, 2025. Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu watchstanders received notification on Feb 26 at 2:48 p.m. from the cruise ship, reporting that a 72-year-old man experienced multiple stroke episodes stroke episodes off Hawaii. Watchstanders consulted with the duty flight surgeon, who recommended a medevac within 20 hours. On Feb 27 at 9 a.m. an HC-130 Hercules airplane and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point rendezvoused with the 'Koningsdam' about 57 miles south of Honolulu. The helicopter hoisted the ailing man from the cruise ship and transported the patient to Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. The man was in stable condition. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4085805/coast-guard-medevacs-cruise-ship-passenger-experiencing-strokes-300-miles-offsh/

On Feb 25, 2025, at around 3:14 p.m., the helmsman of the 'Ravenna'(MMSI: 244660905), en route from Zwijndrecht to Antwerp, overlooked the inland vessel 'Ursa Minor', en route from Voerde to Antwerp, during a planned overtaking maneuver and struck it from behind near Tholen off the Prinsesseplaat. The impact caused severe damage to the stern area and the aft living cabin of the 'Ursa Minor'. The latter arrived in Antwerp on March 1 and continued to Ghent on March 3.

On Feb 28, 2025 the ' Cape Ashley' caught fire and burnt down at the dock in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. All crew members were safe. The heavily damaged wreck sank at its berth on the night of March 1 with only the mast still protruding above the water surface.

The 'Vinik No. 6', towing the SS 'United States', has transited the Gulf of Mexico and approached the Mobile Bay on March 3 at 5.30 a.m. after an 1,800 mile journey from Philadelphia to Alabama, which had started on Feb 19, after the ocean liner had been docked along the Delaware River for nearly 30 years. The arrival is two days ahead of schedule. The tug crew sped up that process as severe storms were expected in the Mobile area on the night. The SS 'United States' will next be towed into the port of Mobile Ship Yards, which is an all-day process. In fall 2024, Florida's Okaloosa County bought the ship after approving a $10.1 million plan to relocate the ocean liner, sink it and build a $1 million seaside museum chronicling its history. The ship's final home will be under about 55 meters of water 20 miles off the coast of Destin, Florida, where the ship will become a destination for scuba divers and attract fish and other wildlife as a reef. Report with photos: https://6abc.com/post/ss-united-states-tracker-historic-ocean-liner-approaching-mobile-bay-making-journey-philadelphia/15936688/

On March 1, 2025, the 'Carnival Jubilee' was stuck by a the sailing yacht 'Keota Lady' in the port of Galveston. One of the two masts of the yacht was scratching the paint on the bow. The pilot boat 'Texas' came along to help the sailboat move out from under the bow of the cruise ship, dropping a line aboard. There was a minor scratch on the cruise ship’s hull, which appeared to be the only damage and did not impact the current sailing to Honduras with an ETA at Roatan as of March 4. The ship will arrive back in Galveston on March 8. Report with video: https://cruisefever.net/carnival-cruise-ship-struck-by-small-sailboat-in-galveston/

FRS has cancelled the rotations of the 'Levante Jet' between Algeciras and the autonomous city on March 3, 2025, without specifying the reason for this, FRS has confirmed to the Port of Ceuta on Monday that the departures of its fast-ferry ‘Levante Jet’ have been cancelled for the remainder of the day and it was yet to be confirmed when it will resume its rotations. The suspension of th departures has begun with the first from Ceuta to Algeciras at 12:00 p.m. The shipping company has also cancelled the departure of the 'Levante Jet' at 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., so the departures from Algeciras to Ceuta were affected too.

On Feb 16, 2025, at 4 p.m. WITA, the barge 'Indo Sukses 28', while being transported by the 'MTS 28', allided with the Mahakam Bridge and struck a safety vendor pillar. The barge was en route from Tanjung Perak to Perawang carrying a load of sengon wood. Upon arrival in Samarinda at 2 p.m., the vessel waited in line for bridge clearance before proceeding, but then veered to the left. The tug 'Herlin 19' attempted to pull the barge back with assistance from the 'MTS 28' to swing it to the right. However, due to the strong current, the barge remained off course and eventually struck the safety vendor pillar of the Mahakam Bridge. In response, the tugs 'Herlin 12', 'Gilang Perkasa', 'MTS 83', 'Gilang Perkasa' and 'Sungai Sepaku' also assisted in the rescue efforts. At 7:50 p.m., the 'MTS 28' and 'Indo Sukses 28' were successfully moored at BG. PBM 838 in a safe condition in pos. 0°32.098'S 117°06.570'E. The KSOP authorities arrived at the scene to coordinate further actions. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24863/tongkang-indo-sukses-28-tabrak-tiang-safety-vendor-jembatan-mahakam-evakuasi-berlangsung-aman-barge-indo-sukses-28-collides-with-safety-vendor-pillar-of-mahakam-bridge-evacuation-conducted-safely

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter 'Haddock' interdicted 21 migrants aboard a 25-foot boat approximately 20 nautical miles west of Point Loma, on Feb 28. In addition to the Coast Guard Cutter, the Coast Guard Sector San Diego, the 'Forrest Rednour' and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations patrol aircraft participated in the response. The Coast Guard took the migrants into custody and transferred them to U.S. Border Patrol personnel. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4086888/coast-guard-interdicts-21-aliens-west-of-point-loma-calif/

On Feb 25, 2025, at around 3:14 p.m., the helmsman of the 'Ravenna', en route from Zwijndrecht to Antwerp, overlooked the inland vessel 'Ursa Minor' (MMSI: 211568560), en route from Voerde to Antwerp, during a planned overtaking maneuver and struck it from behind near Tholen off the Prinsesseplaat. The impact caused severe damage to the stern area and the aft living cabin of the 'Ursa Minor'. The latter arrived in Antwerp on March 1 and continued to Ghent on March 3.

On Feb 27, 2025, at around 2 a.m. UTC, the 'Oyster' suffered an engine failure during the transit of the Bosphorus off Kandilli, en route from Ambarlı to Novorossiysk with an ETA as of Feb 28. The ship was taken in tow by the tugs 'Kurtarma 7' (IMO: 9598608) and 'Kurtarma 12' (IMO: 9854404). It was safely moored at Büyükdere Anchorage in pos. 41° 09' N 029° 03' E at 5.30 a.m. UTC under the coordination of the IGTH Center, accompanied by a pilot. As of March 3, the ship remained stationary at its mooring. Report with photo: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1895030426902675726

The 'Tomini Levant' has recently conducted a demanding SAR operation in the Mediterranean, saving a number of survivors from an overturned motor boat off the coast of Algeria. The operation was executed in coordination with the Algerian Coast Guard and Spanish rescue authorities Having seen the casualty, the crew immediately alerted the ship’s master who notified the relevant maritime authorities. Upon being contacted by the Algerian Coast Guard, the vessel was directed to proceed toward the boat’s location. As the 'Tomini Levant' approached the scene, the crew identified a number of individuals on the capsized vessel and prepared for a rescue operation in coordination with the Algerian Coast Guard. The situation was further complicated by strong winds and heavy swells, which hindered initial rescue attempts. Despite these challenging conditions, the crew deployed life-saving equipment, including lifebuoys and a life-throwing appliance, although early efforts were unsuccessful due to the survivors’ inability to reach the equipment. A Spanish rescue aircraft later joined the operation, working closely with Tomini Levant to coordinate efforts from the air. After several attempts, the crew managed to rescue two individuals from the water and provided immediate medical attention onboard. Soon after, an Algerian Coast Guard search and rescue vessel, the 'Elmounkid 25', arrived to assist with the rescue. Through joint efforts, all the remaining survivors were successfully brought to safety. They had been stranded without food, water or basic necessities for several days. Report with photo: https://www.themaritimestandard.com/tomini-bulk-carrier-rescues-survivors-in-med/

On March 1, 2025, at 6 p.m. a Russian ballistic missile strike damaged the 'MSC Levante F' at berth 2 in the port of Odesa. Two port employees sustained injuries in the attack. Odesa only recently had resumed container shipping operations after years of shutdown caused by Russian targeting of civilian shipping. Russia has repeatedly attacked merchant vessels, particularly in the early months of its invasion in 2022, and it has used missile and drone strikes to damage port infrastructure in the Odesa region and along the Ukrainian segment of the Danube. Also the bulk carrier 'Super Sarkas' was damaged, which had more than 21,000 tons of corn and soyabeans for export on board.

Nearly 200 nautical miles southwest of Penmarc’h, the' Teliri' suffered a leak as well as propulsion problems after having left Calais on Feb 28, 2025, en route to Trapan. The tug 'Abeille Bourbon' left Brest on the morning of Feb 2 to assist the cable layer 200 miles southwest of Penmarc’h, after having entered into a commercial assistance agreement with the Boluda company. The 'Abeille-Bourbon' set sail from Brest at around 7 a.m. and was expected to reach the casualty on the afternoon. The convoy could reach the Ponant port on March 3.

The 'MSC Preziosa' had to return to the port of Hamburg on the morning of March 3, 2025, due to technical problems. After the regular call at the port of Hamburg on March 2, the cruise ship had set off for Rotterdam as planned at around 8 p.m. On March 3 at around 2 a.m. the ship had to turn around because the technical problems, which were affecting the ship's navigation, apparently did not allow it to continue the journey safely. It is already clear that the 'MSC Preziosa' will not be able to keep to its original sailing plan for this week. At around 11 a.m. it was back at the Cruise Center Steinwerder in Hamburg. At least the call in Rotterdam planned for March 4, has to be cancelled. The technical problems on board will probably have to be resolved before the 'MSC Preziosa' can continue the journey. The guest changes planned for Feb 4 in Rotterdam must be rescheduled. There was currently no information about the extent of the problems with the ship's navigation. The original itinerary of the 'MSC Preziosa' was from March 2 to 9 with calls at Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le Havre and Southampton before returning to Hamburg.