On Feb 24, 2025, the 'Crown Princess', en route from Sydney to Port Chalmers, experienced a brief listing beyond its usual movement before stabilizing again, while transiting the Milford Sound. The tilt was caused by strong winds, which had been encountered during a course change. 13 passengers and three crew members suffered minor injuries. Water from the Lido Deck pool flooded a dining area but was quickly cleaned up, and some of the shops and galleys had items coming off the shelves. The ship, however, sustained no structural damages and continued on its voyage as scheduled. The crew promptly addressed the situation, ensuring passenger safety and restoring normal operations. The 'Crown Princess' was on a 14-day New Zealand voyage roundtrip, which had started in from Sydney. Report with video: https://nypost.com/2025/03/02/world-news/australia-cruise-crown-princess-rough-waters-injure-16-passengers-and-crew-in-new-zealand/
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GREIF
scrapped at Gravenhage,Netherland 20.11.2014 https://www.maritime-pics.com/2025/02/28/from-the-archive-greif-approaching-cuxhaven-germany-9-august-2001-broken-up-2014-2015/
MALAYSIA STAR
The owners of the 'Malaysia Star' have cited legal and financial obligations as the primary reasons why vehicles aboard the vessel have yet to be released following a recent fire. Their lawyers issued a statement on Feb 27, 2025, stating the vessel's owners are required to collect general average and salvage security before any vehicles can be returned to their owners. These securities are meant to compensate affected cargo owners whose vehicles were damaged in the incident, as well as the salvors who played a role in saving the ship and its cargo. The shipowners must maintain a lien over the vehicles, meaning they cannot release them until sufficient security is provided. The owners asserted that they were merely complying with legal obligations and have no option but to hold onto the vehicles until the necessary payments from all vehicle owners are secured. They also clarified that the fire, which broke out on board, was linked to one of the cars loaded onto the vessel, though investigations into the exact cause were ongoing. The owners have set up a hotline for legal assistance and were planning to hold townhall sessions to explain the complexities of the general average and salvage process. On Feb 25, the Transport Ministry facilitate a resolution in this matter, the a fire on Dec 2, 2024 had left nearly 1,000 vehicles stranded at Port Klang.
VINIK NO.6
The 'Vinik No. 6' was towing the SS 'United States' along Florida coast past Palm Beach County on the way to Moibile, Alabama, on Feb 26., eight days after leaving its home in South Philly. The ocean liner caught the attention of many people along the South Florida coast as it made its way past Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and other coastal communities. On the afternoon of Feb 27, it was passing Key West. Reports with photos: https://www.phillyvoice.com/ss-united-states-photos-florida-philly-ocean-liner/ https://eu.pnj.com/story/news/2025/02/27/can-ss-united-be-seen-from-the-florida-panhandle-when-it-passes/80737364007/
CLIFFORD MAERSK
On Feb 28, 2025, the container ship 'ONE Columbia' (IMO: 9806055), en route from Chiwan, allided with the 'Clifford Maersk', which was berthed at the at Kwai Chung No. 9 Terminal in Hong Kong for unloading operations. The 'ONE Columbia' lost power prior to the incident. The ship may have conducted an emergency maneuver by dropping its anchor, but struck the starboard side of the 'Clifford Maersk', while maneuvering to its berth. The impact caused three containers to fall overboard from the 'Clifford M;aersk'. The 'ONE Columbia' suffered a hull breach of two meters length. The Hong Kong Marine Department responded and managed to recover all lost containers from the water. No injuries or oil spills were reported. The authorities launched an investigation into the incident. The 'Clifford Maersk' left the port again on March 2 at 5 a.m. UTC, en route to Shanghai with an ETA as of March 4. The 'ONE Columbia' also sailed on March 2, next headed to Ningbo. Report with video: https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/accidents/one-and-maersk-container-ships-collide-in-hong-kong-port
STENA NORDICA
After the body of Mary Cash, 39, was found inside the bathroom of the 'Stena Nordica' as it approached Rosslare Port in Wexford, a row broke out between a group of people on Feb 25, which forced the ship's captain to alert authorities at the port. But a post mortem investigation has found her death was a suspected suicide. She and members of her family had been travelling to a funeral in Kildare before her death. Mary Cash was on the ship with her husband Ned, who was escorting the body of his father Martin Cash in a hearse back to his homeland to be buried. The body was in a hearse on the ferry. They left Fishguard in West Wales on the afternoon of Feb 25, a day after the family held a service at St. Anthony of the Padua Roman Catholic Church in Edgware, North London. The funeral of Martin Cash was delayed a day after the tragic discovery. There are plans for Mary's funeral but they had to wait for the results of her post-mortem to be carried out. The Gardai have yet to establish a sequence of events that led up to the discovery of her body and row on the ferry. The post mortem examination on the deceased woman has been completed, the results of which were not being released for operational reasons. The male arrested in connection with the investigation has been released from detention without charge. A Garda Family Liaison Officer (FLO) continued to engage with and support the family of the deceased. A Garda Senior Investigating Officer was supervising the completion of an investigation for the purpose of a file to assist a Coroner's Inquest. Report with photos': https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/woman-on-way-funeral-died-34767159
ONE COLUMBA
On Feb 28, 2025, the 'ONE Columbia', en route from Chiwan, allided with the container ship 'Clifford Maersk' (IMO: 9198575), which was berthed at the at Kwai Chung No. 9 Terminal in Hong Kong for unloading operations. The 'ONE Columbia' lost power prior to the incident. The ship may have conducted an emergency maneuver by dropping its anchor, but struck the starboard side of the 'Clifford Maersk', while maneuvering to its berth. The impact caused three containers to fall overboard from the 'Clifford M;aersk'. The 'ONE Columbia' suffered a hull breach of two meters length. The Hong Kong Marine Department responded and managed to recover all lost containers from the water. No injuries or oil spills were reported. The authorities launched an investigation into the incident. The 'Clifford Maersk' left the port again on March 2 at 5 a.m. UTC, en route to Shanghai with an ETA as of March 4. The 'ONE Columbia' also sailed on March 2, next headed to Ningbo. Report with video: https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/accidents/one-and-maersk-container-ships-collide-in-hong-kong-port
PENELOPE A
towed to Aliaga as Dead Vessel by Protug 40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPyF7fNeNqU
STRAIT FERONIA
On Feb 27, 2025, the 'Strait Feronia' had to cancel its sailings due to mechanical problems, and was sidelined inWellington until the afternoon of Feb 28, leaving customers stranded in Picton and Wellington. The operator Strait N-Z apologised to passengers, who were to be either refunded or rebooked. Equestrians and their horses heading north for Horse of the Year, which starts in Hawke's Bay on March 3, were among those that were stuck in the South Island. The last sailings of the 'Strait Feronia' were on Feb 26. The 'Strait Feronia' usually operates four trips daily - two from Wellington to Picton and a further two from Picton to Wellington. The sailings of Bluebridge’s second ferry, the 'Connemara', have been continuing as normal.
INVESTIGATOR
arrived Ghent Scrapyard 07.01.25 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3752582848220800&set=pcb.10164330453153943
