On July 7, 2024, ar around 1 a.m. the cargo m/v 'Dunaiski 45', moving upstream on the Volga, hit the bow of the "OT-2430", which was anchored on the roadstead. There were no injuries as a result of the incident. The ships were damaged, but he shipping lane was not blocked, and no oil spill occurred. Based on the results of the investigators' check, a procedural decision will be made. Investigators from the Russian Investigative Committee were checking whether river workers complied with the rules of movement and operation of river transport. Report with photo: https://vestinn.ru/news/incident/234939/
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CARIBBEAN PRINCESS
Aydin Brown, a 14-year-old American boy was missing for three days after he disembarked from the 'Caribbean Princess', on which he was traveling with his grandmother, in Rostock-Warnemünde on July 4, 2024. He was found safe on July 6 at about 10 p.m. Saturday in the city of Brandenburg, which is about 120 miles south of the port. Intensive investigations and the analysis of technical data led the Rostock criminal police to track down the youth, who had been staying near Potsdam. A 19-year-old who Brown apparently had arranged to meet was with him onm the night if July 6. There was no evidence of a criminal offense Earlier that day, state and local police distributed three new photos of Brown as their search continued. Two of the photos, captured from security video, included an unknown man who appeared to be speaking with Brown. In an earlier statement, Rostock municipal police said they wanted to identify him as they searched for the missing teen. Brown hasbeen reunited with his family Brown’s grandmother left the ship on the night of July 4, amid the first hours of the search for Brown, and the company flew his mother to Germany.
XIN DAN YANG
Liang Fengshan , a Chinese crew member of the 'Xin Dan Yang', en route from Ningbo to Singapore, severed his finger in a work accident on July 6, 2024, at 7.30 p.m., 30 nautical miles east of Nha Trang City. The victim had to be medevaced by the Việt Nam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre team. The centre kept in regular contact and directly worked with the crew to update the patient's condition and provide guidance on initial medical aids to ensure the sailor’s life. However, his condition became increasingly worse due to heavy bleeding, leading to difficulty breathing, continuous high fever and weak health. Under the direction of the National Committee for Disaster Response, Search and Rescue, the Ministry of Transport, and the Viêt Nam Maritime Administration, the centre assigned a ship permanently stationed in Nha Trang City and a medical emergency team to perform supportive work. The man was brought to the Khánh Hòa Provincial General Hospital for treatment at 11.50 p.m. Reports with photos: https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1658844/rescuers-save-chinese-seaman-injured-at-work.html https://mt.gov.vn/vn/tin-tuc/92876/cuu-nan-thanh-cong-thuyen-vien-quoc-tich-trung-quoc-bi-tai-nan-lao-dong-tren-tau-cho-dau--hanh-trinh-qua-vung-bien-viet-nam.aspx
TENACIA
On July 8, 2024, at 2.30 a.m. a fire broke out in a technical room of the 'Tenacia', with 350 passengers and 61 crew members on board norht of Ibiza, sailing between Valencia and Palma. The crew and the fire brigade team on board respondedimmediately, and the fire did not affect any of the passenger areas. The technical room is only accessible to the crew. The passengers were informed immediately and gathered at the meeting points on the ship designated for emergencies. The situation was under control, and everyone on board was fine. The further procedures were coordinated with the responsible authorities. Another Balearia ferry, the 'Abel Matutes', hip that also covers the same route and was in the vicinity of the 'Tenacia' where the fire occurred,, has been anchored in the area minutes after the fire to participate in the relief efforts. Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Acrux', based in Ibiza, which has now arrived in the area, abd the 'Salvamar Mesana', based in Palma, which was sailing at full speed towards the position. The disabled ferry was to be towed to port in the run of the day.
SUPERJET
On the morning of July 5, 2024, the Port Authority of Paros was informed by the Master of the 'Super Jet' about a damage to its port side outer main engine, before setting sail for the route to Naxos-Mykonos. The Port Authority of Paros initially prohibited the sailing of the ferry, but after presenting a seaworthiness certificate from the ship's surveyor, it was allowed a single voyage, without passengers, to Perama, where it arrived at 3 p.m. The passengers were forwarded to their destinations by the ship-owning company by the 'Express Jet'.
PALMGRACHT
On July 6, 2024, the 'Palmgracht', en route from Constanta to Hamburg, requesed the medevac of a sick crew member. The CSS of Salvmamento Marítimo in Almería mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Spica', which took the man off and transported him to Almeria, where he was handed over to health workers.
DUNAISKII45
On July 7, 2024, ar around 1 a.m. the 'Dunaiski 45', moving upstream on the Volga, hit the bow of the tug "OT-2430", which was anchored on the roadstead. There were no injuries as a result of the incident. The ships were damaged, but he shipping lane was not blocked, and no oil spill occurred. Based on the results of the investigators' check, a procedural decision will be made. Investigators from the Russian Investigative Committee were checking whether river workers complied with the rules of movement and operation of river transport. Report with photo: https://vestinn.ru/news/incident/234939/
SHTANDART
The “Shtandart” will not be able to moor in Brest, nor in any port in Finistère. While it was to participate in the Brest Maritime Festival from July 12 to 17, 2024, the ship will not be able to stay in Brittany. The Finistère prefecture has issued an order prohibiting access to the port in the frame of the restrictive measures linked to the war of Russia against Ukraine. If the decision came so late, it is following the modification of the regulations targeting the Russian fleet. Since June 24, this regulation now includes historic replica ships within the scope of banning access to the ports of European Union member countries. This decree was notified to the captain of the ship, who is therefore not authorized to access the port of Brest, in which he wished to moor from July 10, nor to any other port in the department. Accustomed to large maritime gatherings, it has participated several times in the Brest festivals organized every four years. Since the start of the Russian invasion in 2022, the training ship has continued to participate in several major events such as the Douarnenez maritime festivals, the Armada in Rouen or the Gulf of Morbihan week.
SEA ELEPHANT
On July 6, 2024, the 'Sea Elephant' was damaged after hitting reef in the vicinity of Cayman Brac port. A probe has been launched after the suffered hull damage. Investigators were also examining damage to a reef. Several agencies were investigating the incident. The ship was delivering diesel. No injuries or pollution have been reported. The tanker was being monitored as a precautionary measure.
URANUS
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PAXOS ISLAND
On the afternoon of July 5, the Port Authority of Paxos was informed by the Master of the 'Paxos Island' about a damage to its starboard side main engine, during the scheduled route to Corfu with 60 passengers and six crew members on board. The ship returned under its own power to the port of Gaios Paxos and safely disembarked all its passengers, who were forwarded to their destination by the ship's owning company. The Port Authority of Paxos prohibited the sailing of the ferry until the repair of the damage and presentation of a certificate of seaworthiness by the classification society monitoring the ship.
FV JOANNA C
The Laura D Fishing Ltd. company has been fined more than £100,000 after the 'Joanna C' capsized, causing the deaths of two people onboard. The Torquay-based company and the owner of the vessel, pleaded guilty to failing to take all reasonable steps to ensure the ‘Joanna C’ was operated in a safe manner. The vessel, built in 1980, had previously operated as both a beam and stern trawler before it was rigged as a scallop dredger. The ship had undergone a major refit in 2019, including the addition of a whaleback, extension of the wheelhouse and fitting raised bulwarks, all of which affected the stability of the vessel. The modifications had been carried out without the approval of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Despite this, the vessel continued commercial operations. Early in the morning on Nove 21, 2020, Robert Morley, Adam Harper and David Bickerstaff were onboard the 'Joanna C' five miles south of Shoreham, when the vessel’s gear snagged on the seabed, causing it to lean heavily to starboard. Because it was unstable, the ship could not recover and rapidly sank. Only Mr. Bickerstaff survived. A team of divers sent to inspect the wreck days later also found that the life-raft had not deployed. The MCA reminded owners that their vessels must meet the required safety standards despite changes made, to avoid incidents like this happening. The court has found that the Laura D Fishing Ltd. did not take all reasonable steps to operate the Joanna C in a safe manner and this led to the deaths of Adam and Robert.
FLOATING BRIDGE 6
A French yacht got caught on the chain of the 'Floating Bridge No. 6' on the morning of July 7, 2024. The 38-foot yacht’s prow was caught on the chain on the east side of the river, which meant that the floating bridge could have been out of action for some time because of the ebbing tide. The lifeboat of the RNLI station in Cowes, which launched just after 6 a.m., eventually carried out an alongside tow to carefully free the yacht and its crew of three. It was taken to Shepards Marina to have its hull inspected for possible damage. Also attending the incident were the Coastguard from Bembridge and Ventnor, and a Cowes Harbour Commission launch. Report with photo: https://www.islandecho.co.uk/french-yacht-towed-to-safety-after-colliding-with-floating-bridge-chains/
MV KUM JIN
The 'Kum Jin' with 10 crew members from Indonesia and Myanmar, aged between 19 and 53 years, started sinking about 2.1 nautical west of Tanjung Rhu on July 8, 2024, at 3.35 a.m. due to a leak in a ballast tank in the foreshop at port side and ensiung water ingress. The BOT 'Perkasa 36' was mobilised to the scene despite the bad weather. The crew of the 'Kum Jin' went into the lifeboats. All were taken aboard the 'Perkasa 36' and taken to the marine police jetty in Pulau Indah for medical checks and further action. Reports with photos: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/07/08/rescue-operations-save-10-crew-members-from-sinking-boat-in-tanjung-rhu https://api.bharian.com.my/berita/kes/2024/07/1268597/kapal-karam-10-kru-terselamat
RED FALCON
Red Funnel has cancelled two of the sailings of the 'Ref Falcon' on the evening of July 5, due to a technical issue with the forward main engine. The 8 p.m. sailing from Southampton, and the 9.30 p.m. sailing from East Cowes have both have been cancelled. The cross-Solent operator has apologised for any inconvenience caused.
SALVAMAR LYRA
On July 5, 2024, the pleasure boat "Cubala 2", with four people on board, requestséd assistance in the Roses de la Cova area, as it was located in a rocky area. The CCS Barcelona of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Lyra', which took the boat in tow and safely pulled it to Roses. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1809237502705697111