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Almost two years after the collision of the "Verity" and the 'Polesie', the investigation into the accident has been completed. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) in Southampton, UK, conducted the investigation with the support of the Federal Bureau of Maritime Accident Investigation in Hamburg. The report can be presented to the public in October at the earliest, as the parties involved now have 30 days to comment on the findings. The investigation by the Hamburg Public Prosecutor's Office is still ongoing in parallel. Apparently, the two ships, the "Verity" coming from Bremen and heading for Immingham, and the "Polesie" coming from Hamburg, heading for La Coruña, attempted to evade the collision. However, the maneuvers of both ships could no longer prevent a collision, the Federal Bureau of Maritime Accident Investigation reported. The central focus of the investigation was why the two freighters noticed each other so late in the busy sea area. The Federal Bureau of Maritime Accident Investigation (BMI) attributed the lengthy investigation period to the complexity of the incident. In the weeks following the accident, the German side participated in the inspections on board the "Verity" and "Polesie" and participated in the interviews with all crew members. The wreckage was inspected, and data from the "Polesie"'s voyage data recorder, as well as radar and radio recordings from the Wilhelmshaven Traffic Control Center, were analyzed. The agency's comparatively limited staffing levels could also play a role.

On the morning of Sep 1, 2025, the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa was informed by the Captain of the 'Lefkimmi' about the injury of a 63-year-old passenger, on the scheduled route from the port of Lefkimmi, Corfu to the port of Igoumenitsa. She had lost balance, resulting in the fall and injury to the left hand and shoulder on the outer deck of the ship. The victim was initially provided with first aid by crew members. Upon the ship's arrival at the port of Igoumenitsa, the injured woman was picked up by an ambulance and transferred to the Igoumenitsa Health Center for first aid. Then she was taken to the Filiates General Hospital for further medical examinations.

On Aug 21, 2025, the 'Locar LH XXIV', after departomg from Porto do Açu bound for the Campos Basin, ran aground at the São Thomé Lighthouse off the Maria da Rosa beach between Campos and São João da Barra. The ship suffered hull damage at the stern. On Aug 23, a task force was founded to refloat the tugboat.The operation involved several procedures, with the support of a tractor and a vessel from the port of Paulinho Melé. Three kilometres of cables were brought to a tug. The first attempt to free the ship by two other tugs was attempted on Aug 24 at 3.30 p.m., but one of the towlines snapped, cutting short the operation that was closely monitored by the Brazilian Navy. The weather onditions improved on Aug 25 at around 3 a.m., when the tide rose to 1.60 meters. Taking advantage of the high tide, the tug was successfully pulled off the beach. It was then escorted to deeper water and anchored in pos. S 22° 22' S 041° 45' W off Macaé. There were no injuries or environmental damage. The tug remained stationary off Macaé until Aug 30. It was towed to the Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro, escorted by the 'Locar XII', where it arrived on Aug 31. Reports with photos and video: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3880848?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.praiafaroldesaothome.com.br/2025/08/finalmente-rebocador-e-desencalhado-e.html https://j3news.com/2025/08/25/embarcacao-encalha-na-praia-do-farol-de-sao-thome/ https://saofrancisco24hs.com/2025/08/27/farol-de-sao-tome-rebocador-desengalhou-veja-imagens/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7Heh5ANpws https://www.folha1.com.br/geral/2025/08/1310365-rebocador-encalha-na-altura-da-praia-do-acu.html

The 'Ocean Viking' after disembarking 87 migrants in Augusta on Aug 25, has remained anchored in pos. 37° 14' N 015° 12' E off the port as of Sep 1, on the instructions of the authorities, with 34 people, including 25 SOS Mediterranée and Red Cross staff and nine ship's crew members on board, who have been unable to disembark or receive the necessary assistance. During the disembarkation, an unaccompanied minorwas isolated by USMAF, the Italian health authorities responsible for sanitary checks upon arrival) and tested for tuberculosis (TB). The result was positive. The case had previously been identified by the onboard medical team. Isolation procedures were immediately initiated in accordance with the medical protocols. The patient has also been referred to the Italian health authorities for further medical treatment. As a result, Italian health authorities denied the 'Ocean Viking' "Free Practice" – a declaration that the ship is free of infectious diseases and a prerequisite for permitting the crew to disembark. The other rescued were taken to a temporary camp in the port of Augusta, where they will likely remain until the end of their quarantine period. Colleagues from the EUAA (European Asylum Agency) and the IRC (International Rescue Committee) were on site to provide support and exchange information. On Aug 27 at 11:45 a.m., Italian health personnel boarded the 'Ocean Viking' to administer the Mantoux test (tuberculin skin test) to all crew members. The results of the Mantoux test take 48 to 72 hours and was expected between Aug 29 and Aug 30. Individuals vaccinated with the BCG vaccine may test positive. USMAF has informed us that these individuals will undergo chest x-rays to rule out active infection.The lengthy procedure remained unclear and were not consistent with international medical standards for TB prevention and treatment. The infected was immediately isolated on board by the crew, contacts were minimized, and personal protective equipment was used throughout before being transferred to USMAF as planned. The Mantoux tests were performed less than 96 hours after initial exposure—a period during which infection is not yet detectable. International guidelines, such as the EU Standards for Tuberculosis Care (ESTC), indicated that skin tests immediately after exposure are medically meaningless, as the immune response only becomes detectable weeks later. Furthermore, the test was applied universally rather than based on actual risk: scientific evidence and guidelines from the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the ECDC demonstrate that relevant transmission requires prolonged, unprotected exposure – which was not the case in this case. According to WHO guidelines, isolation or quarantine is only justified for persons with active infectious tuberculosis or genuine high-risk contacts and must always be the least restrictive measure. The current detention therefore lacks both medical justification and an ethical basis. The crew and personnel were managing this situation in addition to the ongoing trauma following the attack by the Libyan Coast Guard. Their rapid disembarkation was described as essential to provide them with access to psychological support and ensure their transfer to an environment unrelated to the recent traumatic event.

On Sep 1 at around 11:00 a.m., the crew of the PSP 'Pluvier', while on patrol off Cap Gris Nez, detected significant smoke coming from its engine compartment. The CROSS Gris Nez immediately relayed a message requesting assistance from the resources present in the area. Several ships and air assets were deployed to assist. The 'PSP Cormoran', the BSAM 'Rhône', and the emergency tug 'Abeille Normandie' headed towards the position. Meanwhile, the French Navy's Dauphin helicopter, based in Le Touquet, was deployed to facilitate the transfer of response equipment from the 'Abeille Normandie' to the 'Pluvier'. The incident was quickly brought under control by the boat's crew. Late in the afternoon, two sailors suffering from mild smoke inhalation were medevaced by the SNSM lifeboat 'SNS 076'' and taken to Boulogne for treatment at the local hospital. The 'Pluvier' docked in Boulogne-sur-Mer on the evening for further investigations.