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The icebeaking tug CG 'Bristol Bay' (MMSI: 366999978) has failed to open a fairway for the 'Manitoulin' to enable the ship the further transit to the winter lay up in Saarnia, Ontaria. The 'Neah-Bay' (MMSI: 366999981) of the USCG and the buoy layer CCG „Samuel Risley“ (IMO: 8322442) were now deployed to get the ship freed.

On Dec 21, 2024, the 'Epress M' was detained in Sines with 25 deficiencie, 13 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Minimum safe manning doc Missing 2) Certificate & Doc - Ballast Water Managemenet Certificate Missing 3) Certificate & Doc - Maritime Labour certificate Invalid 4) Certificate & Doc - Load Lines Incomplete 5) Safety of navigation - Charts Not updated 6) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Not updated 7) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage plan Missing 8)) Safety of navigation - Gyro compass Inoperative 9) Fire safety - Fire fighting equipment and appliances Not properly maintained 10) Fire safety - Ventilation Not as required 11) Labour conditions - Sanitary facilities Not properly maintained 12) Radio communications - Facilities for reception of marine safety inform Not as required 13) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Jan 16 and remained stationary in port since. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The 'Maersk Saltoro' broke down on Jan 13, 2025 ( Lat. 6.4326 Lng. 161.8149'), en route from San Antonio in Chile to Nansha. The ship was supposed to arrive in the port of destination on Jan 19, but is currently stationary in Micronesia. The ship has, among other things, 1,300 containers with fresh Chilean cherries on board, cherries that were supposed to be on the table for Chinese New Year on Jan 29. Now the cherries risk going bad before they reach Chinese consumers, with major losses as a result. Maersk confirmed that problems have arisen with the ship and that everything was being done to have it repaired as quickly as possible. A special team is ready to speak to customers who are concerned about their goods on board the 'Maersk Saltoro', which was still NUC on Jan 26 in pos. 02° 14' N 155° 17' E.

On Jan 21, 2025, the ' Sea Opera' was detained in Humen with six deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Dangerous goods - Instrumentation Not as required 2) Dangerous goods - Dangerous goods code Not as required 3) Dangerous goods - Fire protection deck area Not as required The vessel was released again on Jan 23 and sailed for Singapore Anchorage. The last detention was on April 2, 2024, also in Humen, with six deficiencies for three days. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A45b5jbuw/

The Murmansk-based spy ship "Yantar" moored ahe east side of the peninsula near Skagen at the entrance to the Great Belt and Öresund on Jan 23. On Friday morning, the "Yantar" also passed the diving and test areas for new NATO naval units in the Skagerrak. The new German corvette "Emden" is currently on its first test run there. On the way from the English Channel to the Kattegat, the "Yantar" had been shadowed over the past few days by the British frigate "Somerset" and ships of the Norwegian Coast Guard. The ship also passed several underwater cables. At the Anchorage in international waters east of Frederikshavn it was monitored by a patrol boat of the Danish Navy.

A major fire broke out on the afternoon of Jan 23, 2025, on board the 'Les Alizés', which was moored at the Wagenborg Terminal in Eemshaven. The fire, which started in a technical room on the ship, could be brought under control. The fire started in batteries that were on board the ship. The crew members immediately started extinguishing work, but soon discovered that the batteries could not be extinguished. To prevent further escalation, in collaboration with the crew, the fire brigade disconnected the batteries and removed them from the ship. The batteries were submerged in water basins on the quay to minimize the chance of re-ignition. This process was a crucial part of the extinguishing operation.

On Jan 24, 2025, the ' BG Jade', moored in the Belfast, was ordered to start its engines to be able to manoeuvre, as the anchor had started dragging in stormy weather conditions, and the ship started drifting towards the ferry ' Stena Vision'.

On Jan 20, 2025, the 'Ievoli Star' was detained in Port de Bouc, Marseille, with 14 deficiencies, three of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Remote Means of control (Machinery spaces) Inoperative 2) Emergency systems - Emergency source or power - emergency generator Not as required 3) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Jan 24 and left the port en route to Genova, where it moored off the port on Jan 26. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On Jan 25, 2025, the 'Ombo' has been taken out of service due to a grounding incident at the entranced to the Eids Soudn during a storm on Jan 24 at 9.45 p.m. The cause was a strong gust of wind. There were four passengers and a crew of eight on board, but there were no injuries. The ferry docked without any problems, and the two cars on board drove ashore. The ship, howevver, must be repaired in a shipyard. Divers inspected the ship's hull. The operator Norled inserted the 'Hella' at 1:30 p.m. from Halsnøy. Calls at Eidssund were cancelled until further notice, The 'Ombo' sailed to Stavanger on Jan 26, after it had received permission from the Norwegian Maritime Directorate.

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On Jan 21, 2025, rgs ' Greve Bulker'was detained in Rizhao with 12 deficiencies, theee of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fixed fire extinguishing installation Inoperative 2) Fire safety - Fire pump and its pipes Not as required 3) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Not properly maintained The vessel was released again on Jan 23 and sailed for Nanting. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DnSEWMpyV/

On Jan 24, shortly after 8 a.m., work began on installing the new lock gate wings in Müden. The gate wings had to be loaded onto a truck with the help of a crane for the last few meters to the lock chamber. The truck slowly reversed towards the chamber and another crane then lowered the gates. One of them weighs around 41 tonnes. It was important when installing that the two wing gates fitted exactly into the lock chamber. Around 40 employees were involved in the installation work. In the next few days, the technology will be installed so that the gate can open and close properly. The first test locks are due to begin in about a week. The new lock gate with two gate wings has stored been on a cargo ship at the lock in Müden for a week. Before that, it spent two days on the Moselle from Trier to Müden. That's where the two wings, which together make a steel gate 12 meters high, 14 meters wide and weighing around 80 tons, were constructed in the recent weeks. The old gates will be transported back to Trier. What can still be used from the swing gates will be recycled and the rest will be scrapped. The ' Regina K' has berthed in Haren/Ems on Jan 18. Report with video: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/regional/rheinlandpfalz/schleusentor-mosel-100.html

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Statement from the Mission to Seafarers on the release of the Galaxy Leader hostages By : The Ven. Dr Peter Rouch, Secretary General, The Mission to Seafarers “The release of the crew of the Galayy Leader is a moment of profound relief. Not only for the hostages and their families, but for everyone who has supported them throughout this ordeal, whether through prayers, advocacy, or other efforts to secure their freedom. At The Mission to Seafarers, we have been honoured to stand alongside the families of the crew who have also been severely impacted by this plight during these 430 days of unimaginable fear and uncertainty. In collaboration with industry partners, our dedicated teams in Jordan and Cyprus have provided a range of support services to these families. We have journeyed with the Galaxy Leader families, facilitating the engagement of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) with them as one of the foundations of the IMO’s work to secure the crew’s release. We will also remain available to assist as the crew transition home to be reunited with their families. This incident is a stark reminder of the threats faced by seafarers, which are often outside of their control. Seafarers must never be used as geopolitical pawns. Their rights to perform their lawful duties must be upheld without compromise. Today, as we express our deepest gratitude for those whose efforts made the release possible, we also celebrate the extraordinary resilience demonstrated by the crew and their families. Their courage in the face of such trauma serves as an inspiration to us all.”

The 'Eventin' is remaining in German custody. The authorities will not let the ship sail until the safety on board complies with international regulations. At the same time, the German customs service has seized the ship's cargo of 99,000 tons of Russian oil, on the grounds that the cargo is a violation of the international embargo against the export of Russian oil. According to the German authorities, in this context, it does not matter why the tanker is in German waters. The captain had requested permission to continue sailing, as the ship's engines have now been repaired and power is back on board.

The 'Khatanga', which has been docked and deteriorating in Gdynia for over six years after failing a Port State inspection, broke lose on Jan 12, 2025. The inspection had uncovered serious structural issues and crew competency concerns, forcing the vessel into indefinite limbo. Abandoned by its owners, the Murmansk Shipping Company, after their 2020 bankruptcy, the tanker has been left to rot without so much as a skeleton crew to keep it afloat. The situation came to a head during recent winter storms when the tanker broke loose from its moorings twice, on Dec 15, 2024, and then on Jan12 – prompting frantic efforts to secure it. The Seaport Authority has been fighting a legal battle to seize the ship, citing years of unpaid port fees racked up by its absentee owners. Adding the Murmansk Shipping Company to international sanctions lists is one potential move, which would allow Polish authorities to take control of the vessel. Brokers have even listed the 'Khatanga' for sale.

The ' Cahaya Dana Reza', enroute from Samarinda to Buntok, suffered a leak capsized on Jan 23, 2025, at 11.30 p.m. WITA in Indonesian waters near Kotabaru Regency in South Kalimantan. The crew has been rescued. After the leak was remarked, the captain of the vessel dropped anchor to inspect it. However, the water ingress could not be contained, and as the vessel started to tilt, the captain sought to lift anchor and bavigate the vessel to shallow waters. The LCT finally sank before completely reaching shallower waters. It was carrying around 150 tons of mixed cargo. The tug 'Atlantik Star 11' was nearby and rescued all nine crew members. A notice has been posted for other vessels to avoid the area, and efforts are underway to recover the cargo.

A major fire broke out on the afternoon of Jan 23, 2025, on board the 'Les Alizés', which was moored at the Wagenborg Terminal in Eemshaven. The fire, which started in a technical room on the ship, could be brought under control. The fire started in batteries that were on board the ship. The crew members immediately started extinguishing work, but soon discovered that the batteries could not be extinguished. To prevent further escalation, in collaboration with the crew, the fire brigade disconnected the batteries and removed them from the ship. The batteries were submerged in water basins on the quay to minimize the chance of re-ignition. This process was a crucial part of the extinguishing operation. Report with photos: https://www.eemskrant.nl/zeer-grote-brand-op-windturbineschip-in-de-eemshaven-sein-brand-meester-gegeven/

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