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Between the evening of March 15 and the early morning of March 16, the RCC's of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas and Tenerife coordinated the rescue of a cayuco and the escort of two others. The crew of the 'Guardamar Urania' rescued 88 people. The migrants were disembarked in Arguineguín. The 'Salvamar Acrux' escorted a cayuco with 61 people to port, and the 'Salvamar Adhara' escorted another boat with 65 migrants on board. The boat people disembarked in La Restinga. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1901201082082033928

On March 14, 2025, at 8.30 a.m. the tug 'Westport' (IMO: 7810026) was in collision with the 'A' Idefix'' in the bay of the Port of Callao and was breached. The ship started to lost to starboard side, capsized withon short time and sank stern first. Six crew members were injured. The incident was reported to the Callao VTS, which made the necessary arrangements with the port captain's office. A Zodiac boat was deployed to the scene. Those affected were taken to the War Dock, where ambulances were waiting. A municipal ambulance transported two of them to health facilities, while units from the Peruvian Navy and the SAMU (National Emergency Medical Service) transported two others. Members of the Peruvian National Police (PNP) arrived at the scene to carry out investigations. The causes of the accident will also have to be investigated by the Peruvian Navy. The body of a man approximately 25 years old was found in the open sea near the accident site. The First Office of the Sixth Corporate Provincial Criminal Prosecutor's Office of Callao and the forensic team removed the body, which was then transferred to Plaza Grau. The prosecutor on duty ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death and that fingerprints be taken to identify the deceased. It should be noted that this case was not related to the accident that occurred at sea earlier on the morning, It was apparently a swimmer. Meanwhile an anti pollitioon plan was activated and containment booms were deployed in the area to prevent possible contamination. The Callao Port Authority has initiated the corresponding proceedings. Reports with photo and video: https://www.infobae.com/peru/2025/03/14/coalicion-de-buque-y-remolcador-en-el-mar-del-callao-dejo-varios-trabajadoers-heridos/ https://panamericana.pe/24horas/locales/437664-accidente-costas-callao-choque-buque-remolcador-deja-seis-tripulantes-heridos

On March 6, 2025. the 'My Reyhan' was detained in Kocaeli with 22 deficiencies, seven of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Emergency systems - Enclosed space entry and rescue drills 'Not carried out' 2) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage plan Missing 3) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Not as required 4) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Not as required 5) Fire safety - Fire fighting equipment and appliances Not as required 6) Fire safety - Fixed fire exthinguishing installation Inoperative 7) Pollution Prevention - Garbage shipboard handling Lack of familirity The vessel was released again on March 7 and proceeded to Batumi, where it arrived on March 14. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

A team from the maritime services provider Boskalis boarded the 'Stena Immaculate' on March 13 at around noon on Thursday. Five salvors were involved, including gas experts. Various inspections were carried out, and a small fire was extinguished in a storage area at the front of the ship. Boskalis will be carrying out further inspections of kerosene tanks for explosion hazards in the coming days. The power supply on board is still working. Boskalis wants to prepare the ship in the coming days to pump out kerosene and bring the vessel to a port. The detention of the Russian captain of the 'Solong', who was arrested on March 11 and is suspected of serious negligence resulting in death, was extended by 36 hours on March 13 by a British court. This gives more time to him to be questioned, There were still small fires on the upper deck of the 'Solong'. The multi-purpose vessel 'Mellum' and the sensor aircraft DO228 have completed their deployment off the British coast. The United Kingdom Coast Guard informed the Central Command for Maritime Emergencies on the afternoon of March 12, that it would be able to release the two units from the operation during the course of the evening. The DO228 headed home after a final surveillance flight and landed at the naval air base in Nordholz on the evening. The 'Mellum' arrived at its home port of Wilhelmshaven on the afternoon of March 13. The Mellum' was tasked by the British Coast Guard with, among other tasks, monitoring the tanker and being ready in case of an oil spill. The crew also surveyed the stricken vessel with the aid of an onboard drone. On March 12, it was dispatched to the container ship. There, the crew launched the drone again and provided the Coast Guard with detailed images of the situation on board. The British authorities also sought advice from a ship firefighting expert from the Bremerhaven Fire Department, who was assigned to the operation on board the 'Mellum'. The DO228 conducted several surveillance flights on March 11 and 12. The aircraft operated from Humberside Airport. The flights provided high-resolution images of the two parties involved in the accident, helped the Coast Guard's decision-makers assess the situation, and relieved the crews of the British surveillance aircraft. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has launched an investigation into the allision,which occurred on March 10 at 09.47 a.m. UTC when the 'Solong', traveling at 16.4 knots, struck the anchored tanker, which was carrying 220,000 barrels of Jet-A1 fuel and awaiting berth at the Port of Killingholme, near the entrance to the River Humber. The vessel was operating under charter to the Military Sealift Command when the incident occurred. At 01.30 a.m. UTC, the 'Solong' had passed to the east of the Longstone lighthouse and altered course onto a heading of approximately 150° at a speed of about 16.4 knots. Initial reports indicated the 'Solong', which regularly traveled between Grangemouth and Rotterdam, did not take any evasive action before the allision. The MAIB investigation involves collaboration with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, U.S. Coast Guard, and Marine Safety Investigation Authority Portugal. The UK branch will lead the safety investigation, with Portugal and the United States serving as substantially interested states. The tanker’s operator, Crowley, is working closely with UK authorities on salvage operations while prioritizing crew welfare and environmental protection. The MAIB investigators are currently focused on gathering witness accounts and digital data, including Voyage Data Recorders from both vessels. The investigation will examine navigational practices, manning and fatigue management, vessel condition and maintenance, and environmental conditions at the time of the allision. Reports iwth photos: https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20250310_94435008 https://www.havariekommando.de/SharedDocs/Aktuelles/DE/2025/20250310_Internationale_Hilfe_KollisionUK.html;jsessionid=9F22A62EC2816B85C9EA1490422E0AAE.live21324?nn=1461832 https://gcaptain.com/uks-maib-leads-multi-national-investigation-into-north-sea-ship-collision/

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On March 10, 2025, the 'Aruna Chan' was detained in Rostock with two deficiencies, both having been regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Labour conditions - Non payment of wages Non payment of Wages 2) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on March 14 and remained stationary in port. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Between the evening of March 15 and the early morning of March 16, the RCC's of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas and Tenerife coordinated the rescue of a cayuco and the escort of two others. The crew of the 'Guardamar Urania' rescued 88 people. The migrants were disembarked in Arguineguín. The 'Salvamar Acrux' escorted a cayuco with 61 people to port, and the 'Salvamar Adhara' escorted another boat with 65 migrants on board. The boat people disembarked in La Restinga. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1901201082082033928

On March 14, 2025, at 8.30 a.m. the 'Westport' was in collision with the container m/v 'A' Idefix'' (IMO: 9354662) in the bay of the Port of Callao and was breached. The ship started to lost to starboard side, capsized withon short time and sank stern first. Six crew members were injured. The incident was reported to the Callao VTS, which made the necessary arrangements with the port captain's office. A Zodiac boat was deployed to the scene. Those affected were taken to the War Dock, where ambulances were waiting. A municipal ambulance transported two of them to health facilities, while units from the Peruvian Navy and the SAMU (National Emergency Medical Service) transported two others. Members of the Peruvian National Police (PNP) arrived at the scene to carry out investigations. The causes of the accident will also have to be investigated by the Peruvian Navy. The body of a man approximately 25 years old was found in the open sea near the accident site. The First Office of the Sixth Corporate Provincial Criminal Prosecutor's Office of Callao and the forensic team removed the body, which was then transferred to Plaza Grau. The prosecutor on duty ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death and that fingerprints be taken to identify the deceased. It should be noted that this case was not related to the accident that occurred at sea earlier on the morning, It was apparently a swimmer. Meanwhile an anti pollitioon plan was activated and containment booms were deployed in the area to prevent possible contamination. The Callao Port Authority has initiated the corresponding proceedings. Reports with photo and video: https://www.infobae.com/peru/2025/03/14/coalicion-de-buque-y-remolcador-en-el-mar-del-callao-dejo-varios-trabajadoers-heridos/ https://panamericana.pe/24horas/locales/437664-accidente-costas-callao-choque-buque-remolcador-deja-seis-tripulantes-heridoss

On March 12, 2025, the 'Luciana C' was detained in Kocaeli with 13 deficiencies, five of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangement for rescue boats Inoperative 2) Fire safety - Fire fighting equipment and Appliances Inoperative 3) Certificate & Doc - Maximum hours of work and minimum hours of sleep Not as required 4) Emergency systems Emergency fire pump and its pipes Inoperative 5) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on March 13 and proceeded to Istanbul Anchorage, where it moored in pos. 41° 07' N 030° 40' E on March 15 and remained stationary as of March 17, being destined to Karasu. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

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Five salvage workers from the maritime service provider Boskalis were on board the 'Stena Immaculate' again on March 14. The team, which includes a gas expert, carried out additional inspections and gas measurements, such as assessing the condition of the storage tanks. The inspections will continue in the coming days. Using ship systems, the salvors will also check the tanks to ensure that there is sufficient inert gas in them, which limits the risk of explosion. Boskalis wants to prepare the ship to pump out kerosene and take it to a port. It is not yet known when that will be possible, but from experience, that could take a while."The British Coastguard reported earlier that the 'Solong' had been towed to a safe place. Report with photo: https://www.welingelichtekringen.nl/economie/bergers-boskalis-terug-op-tanker-noordzee-voor-meer-inspecties

On the night of March 14, 2025, the 'MSC Rhiannon' ran aground in front of Yeşilköy, Istanbul, en route from Constanta to Tekirdağ. The tug 'Kurtarma 9' (IMO: 9598581) as well as the lifeboat 'Kıyı Emniyeti 3' responded to the accident. The ship's hull was examined by a diver team and under the coordination of the Istanbul Ship Traffic Services Center. The ship was refloated on March 15 and safely moored in pos. 40° 56' N 028° 51' E, where it remained stationary as of March 17. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1900960070365544922

On Feb 14, 2025, the 'Everest' was detained again in Heraklion with 27 deficiencies, 26 seriously of which being regarded as seriously and reasons for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Minimum safe manning Doc Missing 2) Structural conditions - Steering gear Not as required 3) Structural conditions - Electrical installation in general Not as required 4) Life saving Appliances - Embarkation arrangement survival craft Not properly maintained 5) Pollution Prevention - Oil filtering equipment Inoperative 6) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management System Not properly maintained 7) Pollution Prevention - Garbage Management Plan Not as required 8)) Pollution Prevention - Garbage shipboard handling Not as required 9) Emergency systems - Emergency lighting, batteries and switches Not as required 10) Emergency systems - Abandon ship drills Lack of control 11) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of control 12) Emergency systems - Emergency towing arrangements and procedures Not as required 13) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Auxiliary machinery Not as required 14) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Propulsion main engine Not as required 15) Fire safety - Remote Means of control Inoperative 16) Fire safety - Personal equipment of fire safety Missing 17) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Inoperative 18) Fire safety - Fire control plan Not updated 19) Safety of navigation - Charts Not updated 20) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Expired 21) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage plan Lack of information 22) Labour conditions - Lighting (Working spaces) Inoperative 23) Labour conditions - Sanitary facilities Not properly maintained 24) Radio communications - Operation of GMDSS equipment Lack of familiarity 25) Radio communications - Reserve source of energy Inoperative 26) Safety of navigation - Pilot ladders and hoist/pilots transfer arrangements Unsafe The vessel was released again on March 11 and left the port en route to Tuzla. On March 15 the ship moored off Pendik in pos. N 40° 52' N 029° 12' E, where it remained stationary as of March 17. The previous inspection had led to a refusal of access to ParisMOU-harbours. due to the repeated detentions. The last ones were on Jan 9 in Kocaeli with 31 deficiencies for nine days, on Sep 16, 2024, also in Kocaeli with 28 deficiencies for three days and on July 20, 2022, in Ravenna with 25 deficiencies for five days.

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The salvors, who were aboard the 'Stena Immaculate' on March 13 found that the engine room was fine. They intended to be boarding again on March 14 at daylight. Then they will take a close look at the cargo tanks. Rough seas were, however, an unpredictable factor in the plans. The decision whether the ship will be towed to a port was still too early to say, and a decision was postponed until the weekend.’ Five salvage workers from the maritime service provider Boskalis were on board the 'Stena Immaculate' again on March 14. The team, which includes a gas expert, carried out additional inspections and gas measurements, such as assessing the condition of the storage tanks. The inspections will continue in the coming days. Using ship systems, the salvors will also check the tanks to ensure that there is sufficient inert gas in them, which limits the risk of explosion. Boskalis wants to prepare the ship to pump out kerosene and take it to a port. It is not yet known when that will be possible, but from experience, that could take a while."The Also the salvor of the 'Solong' was on board on March 12. Several ships from Multraship from Terneuzen were near the ship. The small fires on the upper deck were being contained and closely monitored. Specialized ships were present to support the firefighting. The Coastguard also flew over the ships several times. There did not appear to be any pollution from both the 'Stena Immaculate' or the 'Solong'. On the evening of March 12, the Department of Migrant Workers oconfirmed that it was a Filipino seafarer who was reported missing. The licensed manning agency (LMA) stated that the man was last seen at the bow of the vessel, the area of the ship that caught on fire after the massive explosion. The surviving crew members have been accomodated in a hotel in London, waiting for their repatriation. The Humberside Police confirmed on March 14 that magistrates had granted a further extension of 24 hours to the time detectives can hold the Russian captain of the ship, Vladimir Motin, due to the complexities of the incident, the number of witnesses involved and establishing any scenes to collate and gather information and evidence. Extensive lines of enquiry are continuing, and further updates will be provided once available. In parallel, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch is trying to establish the cause of the crash. Report with photos: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/03/13/boskalis-aan-boord-van-tanker-stena-immaculate-machinekamer-in-orde/ Report with photo: https://www.welingelichtekringen.nl/economie/bergers-boskalis-terug-op-tanker-noordzee-voor-meer-inspecties