On April 8, at around 10:45 p.m., a burst pipe aboard the 'Sky Princess' caused massive flooding in several public areas of the upped deck. The leak triggered emergency measures and temporarily led to the evacuation of passengers from central sections of the cruise ship, which was completing its seven-day round trip from Southampton to Spain and France. Water from the burst pipe, which was connected to the Sky Pool, poured across several decks and flooded the popular Piazza atrium on decks five and six. The scene was described as being initially chaotic, but was quickly brought under control. passengers were reported to their muster stations while the crew attempted to contain the major water issue. Teams immediately shut off the water and began cleaning the areas. Evening entertainment in other areas was uninterrupted, and guests were able to resume use of the piazza on the morning of April 9.
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ST.MARIA
On April 8, 2025, the 'St. Maria' was detained in Tulcea with 17 deficiencies, five of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of training 2) Radio communications - Performance standards for radio equipment Not as required 3) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Expired 4) Safety of navigation - Monotoiring of voyage or passage plan Not as required 5) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on April 11. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591
Chittagong
A total of 12 units of fire fighters brought the fire under control The blazing fire at the Chittagong port was brought under control on Wednesday evening 15 July 2020. Meanwhile, Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has formed a five-member probe body, headed by Zafar Alam, Member (Administration and Planning) of the CPA, to determine the cause of the fire and the extent of damage. The CPA Secretary Omark Faruk confirmed the matter. “Although the fire has been brought under control, smoke is still billowing from the gutted goods,” said the Secretary, The blazing fire originated at Shed No 3 of the maritime port at around 4pm on Wednesday, according to the Fire Service and Civil Defence Control Room in Agrabad, Chittagong city. A total of 12 units of fire fighters brought the fire under control. According to the CPA, goods like foam, fabrics, machineries, papers, and soda meant for destruction were stockpiled at the No.3 shed of the port. AIS/Station/ BDCGP
Z63 THALASSA
On the morning of April 13, the 'Z.63-Thalassa' was disabled off the Belgian coast, after the net had fouled the propulsion of the trawler. After the crew requested assistance, the tug 'Multratug 11' (IMO: 7232626) took the ship in tow and safely pulled it into the port of Oostende, to remove the oobstruction from the propulsion system. Photos: https://www.tugspotters.com/app/content/2025/04/multratug-11-met-z-63-thalassa/
SENATA
On April 3, 2025, the 'Senata' was detained in Brunsbüttel with 19 deficiencies, six of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fire dampers Inoperative 2) Water/Weathertight - Scuppers, inlets and discharges Cracked 3) Emergency systems - Water level indicator Not as required 4) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Propulsion main engine Not as required 5) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Auxiliary machinery Not as required 6) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on April 11 and left the port en route to the Germand Bight for order, where it dropped anchor in pos. 54° 17' N 007° 23' E and remained stationary as of April 14. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591
CG JOSEPH GERCZAK
The 'Joseph Gerczak' was among the units of the US Coast Guard, which were searching for the 23-foot recreational fishing vessel 'Makalapua Ona Lani'. with one person aboard off he Island of Hawaii, on April 10, 2025. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a report at 2:17 p.m. from Hawaii County Fire Department dispatchers regarding the overdue vessel, which has a white hull, blue trim and twin outboard engines. Missing was Earl Hind, a 42-year old man who was scheduled to return from a fishing trip in the vicinity of South Point on the morning of April 9. Hind’s family members confirmed that his truck and trailer were still located at the boat ramp. Sector Honolulu watchstanders coordinated the launch of a Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules airplane crew and diverted the 'Joseph Gerczak' to aid in the search. Also involved in the search were the Hawaii County Fire Department and the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Anyone with information that may assist in search efforts should contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM channel 16 or call the Sector Honolulu command center at 808-842-2600.
MINCK
On the morning o April 11, the departure of a migrant boat was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez from the Portel beach area. hortly after its departure, the boat suffered engine failure, prompting all occupants to request assistance. The 'Minck' was deployed to assist and rescued the 34 people on board the boat and took them to Boulogne-sur-Mer, where they were taken into care by the shore-based rescue services.
