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On the morning, of April 6, the Guardia Civil informed the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas about a cayuco, which was located 15 nautical miles off Arguineguín. The 'Guardamar Urania' located and rescued 23 people. On the afternoon of April 5, the Guardia Civil informed the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife about a cayuco/ seven nautical miles off LaRestinga. The 'Salvamar Adhara' escorted the boat with four occupants to the port. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1908823650721055229

An unqualified engineer lost his life aboard the 'Red Stag' due to electrocution while attempting to troubleshoot a mud pump system in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, on Oct 14, 2023. The engineer asked a deckhand about the location of a voltage meter at approximately 05.30 a.m. At 06.40 a.m., the vessel’s master discovered the engineer unresponsive next to an open high-voltage panel in the engine room. Despite immediate emergency response and first aid efforts, the engineer was pronounced deceased at 07.40 a.m. The U.S. Coast Guard investigation revealed multiple contributing factors to the casualty. The primary cause was determined to be a presumed material failure in the mud pump system, but several critical safety deficiencies played significant roles in the fatal outcome. Key factors identified in the investigation included the engineer’s lack of qualifications, failure to follow established company procedures, absence of visual or audible indicators for emergency stop activation, and missing locking devices on the high-voltage panel. The sequence of events began during a routine watch handover on Oct 13 at 11.30 p.m., when the outgoing 1st engineer informed the unqualified engineer that the vessel had been leveled using the mud pump system. The oncoming watch’s duties included engine room cleaning, interior space maintenance, and preparation for mooring stations. While Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) were completed for the assigned tasks, the subsequent attempt to address the mud pump system issue led to the fatal accident. The investigation highlighted how multiple safety barriers failed, ultimately resulting in an unqualified individual accessing energized electrical equipment. In response to the incident, the owner and operator of the 'Red Stag', the Adriatic Marine LLC of Raceland, Louisiana, implemented a fleet-wide Safety Stand-down, emphasizing the critical importance of communication between captains and crews, as well as strict adherence to safety policies and procedures. The investigation concluded without finding evidence of criminal acts, civil penalties, or violations of law by Coast Guard personnel or credentialed mariners. However, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of proper qualification, training, and safety protocols in maritime operations, particularly when dealing with high-voltage electrical systems. Full report: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO%20Documents/5p/CG-5PC/INV/ROIs/RED_STAG_7874488_ROI_Redacted.pdf

Kudos Trucking Company has ordered two Konecranes Noell Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes and two Konecranes Gottwald Model 5 Mobile Harbor Cranes (MHCs) for their terminal in Davao City, the Philippines. Konecranes booked the order in June 2019.

The U.S.-China tariff Opens a New Window. spat has led to a reduction of ships coming in from China and a spike in other Asia countries, according to Mario Cordero, the executive director of the Port of Long Beach. “At least in the first six months of this year, there has been a change of 22% reduction from the China origin of the cargo,” he told FOX Business Cheryl Casone on “The Claman Countdown.” Officials at the port announced earlier this month that cargo volumes in July were down compared to the year before, seeing a 9.7% drop.

On April 6, 2025, the 'Fermin Lopez' with six crew members on board requested towing assistance due to the fishing gear becoming entangled in the propeller blades. The CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR vessel 'Salvamar Gienah', which towed the fishing vessel to Motril. In Palma, the 'Salvamar Libertas' has also towed another fishing vessel with an engine breakdown and two crew members on board Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1909217859483455490

A fire broke out on board the "Yildrin Beyazid' on the evening of April 6, 2025, a short distance off Mudanya. .The ferry was en route from Eminönü to Mudanya when the fire broke out at around 7:50 p.m.LT due to a technical failure in one of the engines. The crew of the vessel managed to control the fire, but smoke filled the ship's interior. Despite adverse weather conditions with waves up to three metres, the ferry was able to dock under its own power at the Mudanya pier, using the remaining functioning engine, where all passengers were able to disembark safely. Four passengers were treated in hospital for smoke inhalation, but have since been released. A technical investigation into the cause of the fire has been launched. The BUDO authorities affirmed their commitment to implementing all necessary safety measures to ensure the continued safety of maritime operations. Report with photos: https://www.hurriyet.de/news/aktuelles/feuer-auf-faehre-zwischen-istanbul-und-bursa-sorgt-fuer-chaos-an-bord-133722010

The Koper port placed 80th on this year’s list of 900 best connected container ports in the world, published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad). The port has been listed the highest among all Adriatic Sea container ports since the first such ranking in 2006. The first place went to the Shanghai port, while the port of Antwerp was the best in Europe, having been placed 6th in the world.

In July 2019 Konecranes received an order from Klaipeda Container Terminal (KCT) in Lithuania for two Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes, which will be delivered in Q1 2021. The order follows an earlier agreement for a Konecranes Gottwald Model 5 Mobile Harbor Crane, which was delivered in June 2019.

Salvamento Marítimo has recovered more than 17 reefer containers and a 40-foot container adrift off the coast of Cádiz. The boxes were part of the cargo lost by the 'MSC Houston V' on March 20 in the Cabo Sao Vicente area due to the storm caused by Storm Martinho. The ship had to dock in the port of Vigo after losing between 15 and 20 containers. The 'Salvamar Enif', 'Salvamar Arcturus', 'Salvamar Denébola', and the 'Luz de Mar' were key in the operation. The 'Salvamar Enif' recovered 11 reefer containers. They were deposited in the port of Barbate. The 'Salvamar Arcturus' located and delivered six more to the Tarifa dock (Sagrado Corazón de Jesús). The 'MSC Houston V' left Vigo again on March 28 and arrived in Liverpool on March 31. Report with video: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1909181579592671415 https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1909271297776828570

MV Las arrived and Beached at Aliaga 05/04.25

The world’s largest container ship MSC Gulsun arrived at container terminal DCT Gdańsk on Friday. During its stop, 11,000 containers will be reloaded, which means the largest regular container exchange in Europe. MSC Gulsun is the first ship in the world with a width of 24 rows of containers and a capacity of 23,756 TEU.

Customers and port stakeholders of Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC), the Honduran subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) operating Puerto Cortes, Central America 4’s (CA-4) largest port, can expect faster cargo movement in and around the terminal with OPC beefing up its partnership with Honduran authorities for improved and more efficient port services. OPC is working with the Honduran government and Puerto Cortés authorities to enhance the port’s competitiveness and better serve its customers in the four-nation CA-4, comprising Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Enhancements include simplified and faster port transactions, and the construction of critical road infrastructure the will improve cargo movement in the region. As part of efforts to expedite intra-regional trade, the Honduran Customs Agency (Dirección Adjunta de Rentas Aduaneras – DARA) has streamlined its systems for early clearance and dispatch of cargo, matching OPC’s already-efficient operations. Operating hours of customs authorities were likewise extended until 7 p.m., thus giving agents and brokers more time to process shipment.