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The “Volcán de Tauce” suffered an engine a breakdown in the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma on Nov 10, 2024. It was supposed to leave at 11:45 a.m. and finally sailed at 2 p.m. from the port of Los Cristianos almost three hours late, en route to La Palma, The Armas Trasmediterránea Group plans to replace the ship from Jan 1, 2025 with the catamaran “Volcán de Tirajana”.

On Oct 20, 2024, at 01.05 a.m. the 'UOG Andros' was boarded by one man, armed with a handgun, at the Mabini Seaoil Terminal in pos. 13° 45.88' N 120° 87.7' E. The intruder stole ship's properties and stores.

On the early morning of Nov 8, the 'Keum Sung No. 135 (IMO: 8916592) sank in the Korea Strait near Jeju Island, South Korea. The vessel had been hauling in its catch when it lost stability and rolled over . A few minutes after the vessel sank, the Coast Guard received an alert and quickly responded. The Coast Guard deployed 14 patrol vessels and four helicopters to search for survivors and requested additional vessels and aircraft to assist in the search. The rescuers found 15 of the 27 crew members. Two of them rescued were found in cardiac arrest and were later declared deceased. During the following days, the Coast Guard recovered two additional bodies from the water with 10 crew members still missing. An oil sheen was visible over the wreck which was resting in a water depth of 80 to 90 meters. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ohl9ylSd5Q&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fshipwrecklog.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE

The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas has coordinated the assistance to two boats with 50 and 60 people on board by the 'Guardamar Calíope' on Nov 8. The 'Guardamar Urania' has rescued another 67 people from a rubber boat, which had been spotted by a fishing boat, The 'Salvamar Al Nair' assisted another rubber boat with 69 people on board. All migrants have been disembarked in Arrecife. During the early morning, the 'Salvamar Adhara' assisted 101 people aboard a cayuco, which was located 10 nautical miles south of La Restinga. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1854936073673089119

On Nov 8 the medical evacuation of a passenger from the 'Costa Favolosa' became necessaey. The 'Salvamar Fomalhaut' was tasked by Salvamento Marìtimo to take the patient off and transferred the person, along with a member of the ship's medical team, to Tarragona.

On Nov 7, the 'Explorer of the Seas encountered a sudden gust of near hurricane-force winds sending the massive cruise ship into several exaggerated rolls. Passengers were sliding about and in the aftermath plates, glass, bottles at the bar, gift shop merchandise, and more all scattered about. In the immediate aftermath of the severe weather the ship was put into a safety protocol according to reports with all passengers asked to return to their cabins. The crew worked to account for everyone and determine the extent of injuries. Several crewmembers and passengers reported sustained injuries. One passenger is requiring more extensive medical care. The ship turned around to Las Palmas, where it arrived in Nov 9.

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The 'Regal Princess' had also cancelled the sailing on Nov 10 due to a second issue that occurred on the vessel. A team has been working to address a major technical issue involving one of the power generators, which has been successfully repaired. As the vessel was preparing for the next sailing, a second generator suffered a technical failure., which meant additional time out of service was needed to ensure the vessel would be fully operational and safe. It wa unclear whether the failure of two different generators was related or simply coincidental. An engineering team was investigating the issue and ensure all repairs get completed in Galveston,

On Oct 12, 2024, at 0148 a.m. the 'YM Advance' was boarded by 12 perpetrators at the Kutubdia Ancorage in Chattogram in pos. 21° 48.07' N 91° 47.09' E. The intruders stole ship's properties and stores and personal belongings of the crew.

On Nov 11, 2024, the 'Saturn 1', while ballasting en route from Istanbul to Azov, suffered an engine failure in front of Ahırkapı. The tug 'Kurtarma 11' (IMO: 9854399) and a pilot were deployed to assist by the VTS Center in Istanbul. The ship was towed to Küçükçekmece and anchored in pos. 40° 57' N 028° 48' E for repairs.

The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas has coordinated the assistance to two boats with 50 and 60 people on board by the 'Guardamar Calíope' on Nov 8. The 'Guardamar Urania' has rescued another 67 people from a rubber boat, which had been spotted by a fishing boat, The 'Salvamar Al Nair' assisted another rubber boat with 69 people on board. All migrants have been disembarked in Arrecife. During the early morning, the 'Salvamar Adhara' assisted 101 people aboard a cayuco, which was located 10 nautical miles south of La Restinga. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1854936073673089119

The 'Capella' ran aground on Nov 11, 2024, at 4.51 p.m. near Holmön in Norra Kvarken. The Sea Rescue Society rushed out to the scene as well as a pilot boat. A helicopter was also put on standby, but there was no need for help. There were seven people on board the ship - five passengers and two crew members -, which did not take in water and did not leak fuel. The weather was calm during the evening, but there was some fog. At 7.30 p.m. all passengers were evacuated to shore with the help of the Sea Rescue Society. The ferry was to be towed away on the morning of Nov 12 at daylight. The ferry 'Helena Elisabeth' was inserted on the route at 6 a.m. as a replacement. The accident commission will investigate what caused the ferry to run aground.

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A recreational fisherman has found the crew member who had gone missing from the 'Double Delight' after t´20 hours in the water. The fisherman, coincidentally a doctor, found the man while returning from a day out fishing. The man, aged in his 20s, was spotted floating in the water off Blacksmith Beach, south of Newcastle, on Nov 8 before 6:30 p.m. after he went overboard on Nov 7 at 11:30 p.m. Two Marine Rescue NSW vessels were tasked by Police Marine Area Command to search for the man off the coast of Redhead, about six kilometres north of where he was eventually found. He was taken to the John Hunter Hospital for treatment and was being monitored by medical staff under the surveillance of the Australian Border Force (ABF). He was in a serious but stable condition when he was taken to hospital, being treated for suspected hypothermia. He was conscious and alert when assessed.

The 'Genco Constellation' carrying a cargo of 51,400 tons of potassium fertilizer, was attacked by pirates on Oct 15, 2024, around 9:10 p.m. UTC (4:10 a.m. LT) in pos. 05°30.05' S 105°17.25' E at the Panjang Anchorage. A group of four approached the vessel in a small motor boat. They managed to enter the ship’s engine room storage and took some old spare parts from the generator and engine room. No injuries were reported among the 20 crew members, among them 15 Filipinos and five Indians. The pirate activity was first noticed by an able-bodied seaman (AB) stationed at the stern, who spotted one of the pirates climbing the ship’s railing with a rope. The AB shouted to alert the pirates, who then escaped by jumping into the water and returning to their boat. The ncident was reportedd to the Panjang Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). An internal investigation revealed that the pirates had entered the ship through a deck door that had been temporarily open, allowing them to reach the engine room undetected by the crew stationed at the forward deck. As a precaution, the vessel tightened security by locking all access to the accommodation and engine rooms from the inside, leaving only one bridge access open for night watch crew. The crew was also briefed on the incident to prevent similar incidents in the future. The report was received by the Maritime Coordination Center (MCC) via email from The ICC - International Maritime Bureau (IMB) with report number IMBPRC/1106/GEN-CON-01. Meanwhile, the Panjang Harbourmaster and Port Authority Office (KSOP), through letter number UM.086/10/11/KSOP.PJG/2024 dated Nov 8, confirmed that they had not received an official report from the vessel’s agent regarding the incident. PT Bumi Laut Shipping Service, acting as the vessel agent for the 'Genco Constellation', stated in a declaration that they had not submitted a loss report to KSOP Panjang as they had not received a written report from the vessel’s master.

On the night of Nov 7, the 'Mein Schiff 6' requested the medical evacuation of a German passenger from the MRCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Almería. The SAR boat 'Salvamar Gienah' was mobilized and embarked the sick man on Nov 8 at 2.14 a.m.. At 2.34 a.m. he was disembarked at the port of Motril where an ambulance was waiting for further transport to hospital. Report with video: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1854829083399426506

The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas has coordinated the assistance to two boats with 50 and 60 people on board by the 'Guardamar Calíope' on Nov 8. The 'Guardamar Urania' has rescued another 67 people from a rubber boat, which had been spotted by a fishing boat, The 'Salvamar Al Nair' assisted another rubber boat with 69 people on board. All migrants have been disembarked in Arrecife. During the early morning, the 'Salvamar Adhara' assisted 101 people aboard a cayuco, which was located 10 nautical miles south of La Restinga. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1854936073673089119

On Nov 10, 2024, at 9.40 a.m. LT a fire broke out in the engine room of the 'Ukushima', while the minesweeper was sailing north of Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu, en route to southeastern Kyushu for mine warfare drills. An unitial attempt by the crew to contain the blaze failed. As the fire began to engulf the vessel, the Japan Coast Guard dispatched a fire fighting vessel to assist, while the MSDF redirected the minesweeper 'Toyoshima' to the scene. After several hours of fire fighting, the fire looked as if it was contained. However, it flared up again a short time later and spread through out the wooden hull. Firefighting efforts were ongoing as of 8:30 p.m. after the crew was evacuated to the 'Toyoshima'. When the evacuation was completed, a roll call found that the petty officer on duty in the engine room had been left on board the 'Ukushima'. Another crew member, was also on duty in the engine room at the time of the incident had to be taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. The flames continued to engulf the 'Ukushima' until the vessel capsized and sank. The Coast Guard have dispatched divers to inspect the wreck and search the vessel for the missing officer. The MSDF has launched an investigation into the incident. Report with video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-8ESzG3YQY&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fshipwrecklog.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE

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