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On March 28, the 'Solong' has arrived in the port of Aberdeen, being towed by the Multraship tugs 'Multratug 35' and 'Multratug 36' from Terneuzen. Multraship is carrying out the salvage together with the Boluda Towage SMS and T&T Salvage. The 'Solong' was berthed in the new port of Aberdeen. It is not yet clear what the next step will be. During the towage to port, the 'Multrasalvor 4' was ready to intervene in the event of possible pollution. The ship will be fully assessed by specialist marine assessors and insurers in the south harbour of Aberdeen. Meanwhile the 'Stena Immaculate', which has one ruptured cargo tank and a ruptured ballast water tank, is still stable at the site of the allision. Boskalis is looking at the options, but there is no urgency due to the low risk. Reports with photos: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/03/28/multraship-sleept-uitgebrande-solong-aberdeen-binnen/ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/container-ship-damaged-in-north-sea-collision-arrives-in-port-of-aberdeen/ar-AA1BPb24 https://www.aol.com/crashed-cargo-ship-solong-arrives-075930505.html

On March 28, 2025, at 2.30 a.m. the 'Gas 85' was in collision with the container ship 'MSC Mariella' (IMO: 9934747), en route from Antwerp to Felixstowe, on the Western Scheldt near Terneuzen. After the emergency services were informed, The vessels were then escorted to the eastern foreport, awaiting the inspection. Rijkswaterstaat officers boarded the tanker, which was moored near the western foreport. After a good hour, the patrol vessel left again. The gas tanker had sustained damage to the railing along the deck. Both ships were released around 8:00 a.m. Report with photo: https://www.hvzeeland.nl/nieuws/63368-rijkswaterstaat-ingezet-voor-aanvaring-bij-terneuzen/

On March 27 at 10:10 a.m., the 'Grande Napoli' left its berth at the Transatlantic Dock in Vogo, escorted by the tugs 'Helechosa' and 'Pilot Two'. The activity began early, with the closure of the vessel's ramps and the activation of its radar and communication antennas, as the ship was preparing to set sail. At 11:07 a.m., the ship left the Vigo Estuary and started its sea trials. These maneuvers took it close to the coast of Baiona, where the ship tested its systems and capabilities for several hours. After completing its trials, the ship began its return to Vigo at 6:00 p.m. , but instead of returning to the Transatlantic Liner Dock, where it had been docked for the past five months, the 'Grande Napoli' headed for the Bouzas Dock. At approximately 7:45 p.m., the ship was moored and is now preparing to finally depart Vigo. Its departure was scheduled for March 29, at 2:00 p.m. Report with photos: https://www.vigoe.es/vigo/maritima/el-grande-napoli-se-despide-de-vigo-por-unas-horas/

A crew member of the 'Katre' fell overboard on March 27, 2025, shortly after 4 p.m. while the shp was en route from Kotka to Birkenhead, between Läsö and Gothenburg, west of the Swedish port. An SAR operation was launched after the Maritime and Air Rescue Centre was alerted at 4.20 p.m. A few units were deployed to the scene, as well as a rescue helicopter. The Coast Guard and the Maritime Rescue Society were also alerted along with a Danish rescue helicopter. The person has been found, and was winched up by the Danish helicopter. He was taken to hospital, but has since died, The circumstances surrounding what happened were still unclear at this time, The police was investigating the matter.

On March 28, 2025, at 2.30 a.m. the gas tanker 'Gas 85' (MMSI: 211515210) was in collision with the 'MSC Mariella' (IMO: 9934747), on the Western Scheldt near Terneuzen. After the emergency services were informed, The vessels were then escorted to the eastern foreport, awaiting the inspection. Rijkswaterstaat officers boarded the tanker, which was moored near the western foreport. After a good hour, the patrol vessel left again. The gas tanker had sustained damage to the railing along the deck. Both ships were released around 8:00 a.m. Report with photo: https://www.hvzeeland.nl/nieuws/63368-rijkswaterstaat-ingezet-voor-aanvaring-bij-terneuzen/