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On March 17, 2025, the 'Semsa' was detained in Kocaeli with 23 deficiencies, four of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Radio communications - INMARSAT ship earth station Inoperative 2) Pollution Prevention - Other (Marpol Annex I) Other 3) Emergency system - Emergency fire pump and its pipes Not as required 4) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Not as required The vessel was released again on March 21 and left the port en route to Split with an ETA as of March 28. The last detention was on Aug 16, 2024, in Porto Nogaro with 30 deficiencies fir 28 days. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On March 25, 2025, the 'Medar' was detained in Trabzon with ten deficiencies: 1) Certificate & Doc - Oil record book Not as required 2) Structural conditions - Decks - Corrosion Corroded 3) Structural conditions - Hull - cracking Cracked 4) Structural conditions - Beams, frames, floors-op damage Not as required 5) Fire safety - Ventilation Not as required 6) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Inoperative 7) Life saving Appliances - Other (Life saving) Other 8)) Water/Weathertight - Ventilators, air pipes and casings Not as required 9) Water/Weathertight - Freeboard marking Not as required 10) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage plan Inoperative The vessel was released again on March 27. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Palma de Mallorca has coordinated the rescue of the occupants of three small boats southeast of Cabrera on the afternoon of March 25. The 'Salvamar Libertas' rescued 25 migrants from one of them. They were disembarked in Palma de Mallorca. The 'Salvamar Mimosa' rescued 50 people from the other two rickety boats, who were then taken to Portocolom. The Provincial Maritime Service of the Guardia Civil and the Port of Palma Civil Guard also intervened.

Beached at Aliaga 27.03.25

arrived Chittagong Anchorage 26.03.25

The mast of the crane barge 'Stevens 1471' hit a North Charleston Terminal ship-to-shore crane on Jan 4, 2024, while this was conducting cargo operations in North Charleston, South Carolina, the US National Transportation Safety Board said on March 26, 2025. The contact resulted in over $4.5 million in damage to the ship-to-shore crane. The 'Royal Engineer' was transiting the Cooper River while pushing the crane barge, and was maneuvering through a narrow area between the docked container ship 'Celsius Nicosia' and a dredgier. The dredger’s floating discharge pipeline was blocking the rest of the channel. The mate of the 'Royal Engineer' was aware of the dredging operations along the tow’s transit route and had transited the area the day before. The mate told investigators that, on the day of the accident, he attempted twice to contact the dredge crew early to make passing arrangements, but was not able to establish communications until about 15 minutes before the 'Royal Engineer' reached the dredging area. His original intention was to request that the dredge break the pipeline so the tow could pass to the east of the dredge. However, the dredge captain’s preference was for the tow to pass to the west of the dredge. The two agreed the tow would proceed through the narrow area between the dredge and the containership. While completing the passing arrangements, the mate of the 'Royal Engineer' did not realize the ship-to-shore crane extended over the side of the container ship and impeded the tow’s route. Had the mate been aware of the ship-to-shore crane boom extending beyond the container ship when he was determining passing arrangements, he likely would have realized the crane was a potential overhead hazard and made a plan to avoid it. Reports with photos and graphic: https://maritime-executive.com/article/ntsb-crane-barge-hit-an-sts-crane-because-mate-didn-t-perceive-hazard https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/ntsb-determines-cause-of-45m-terminal-cargo-crane-damage-in-south-carolina

183 passengers out of a total of 2,538 aboard the 'Queen Mary 2' reported being ill, ten days after the ship had departed from Southampton, UK, on March 8, 2025, for a voyage across the Atlantic to the Grenadines and back. The outbreak of gastrointestinal infections was reported on March 18. Additionally, 14 out of the 1,232 crew members also fell ill. The predominant symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea; the cause of which was attributed to the norovirus. The 'Queen Mary 2' is currently en route to New York, and scheduled to return to Southampton on April 6.

On March 19, 2025, the 'Cativera' was detained in Novorossiysk with 20 deficiencies, 17 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage plan Missing 2) Safety of navigation - Electronic charts 3) Safety of navigation - Compass correction log Not as required 4) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Expired 5) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Auxiliary machinery Not as required 6) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Gauges, thermometers etc Not as required 7) Labour conditions - Ropes and wires Not as required 8)) Labour conditions - Dangerous areas Unsafe 9) Labour conditions - Electrical in general Not as required 10) Certificate & Doc - Record of employment Not as required 11) Emergency systems - Emergency lighting, batteries and switches Not as required 12) Emergency systems - Emergency source of power - emergency generator Inoperative 13) Radio communications - Reservce source of energy Not as required 14) Radio communications - Facilities for reception of marine safety inform Not as required 15) Radio communications - Radio diary log Not as required 16) Water/Weathertight - Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage Not as required 17) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on March 26 and shifted to Novorossiysk anchorage, beffore heading to Djibouti with an ETA as of April 6. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On March 21, 2025, the 'MSC Rhiannon' was detained in Tekirdag with 30 deficiencies, six of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Engine International Air Pollution Prev Cert Missing 2) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangement for survival craft Not properly maintained 3) Life saving Appliances - Launching arrangements for rescue boats Not properly maintained 4) Safety of navigation - Bridge operation Lack of familiarity 5) Safety of navigation - Voyage data recorder Not as required 6) Pollution Prevention - 15 PPM Alarm Arrangements Not properly maintained The vessel was relased again on March 26 and left the port en route to Diliskilesi, where it arrived on March 27. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Palma de Mallorca has coordinated the rescue of the occupants of three small boats southeast of Cabrera on the afternoon of March 25. The 'Salvamar Libertas' rescued 25 migrants from one of them. They were disembarked in Palma de Mallorca. The 'Salvamar Mimosa' rescued 50 people from the other two rickety boats, who were then taken to Portocolom. The Provincial Maritime Service of the Guardia Civil and the Port of Palma Civil Guard also intervened.

The 'Austro Carina' smashed into rocks off the Banks Peninsula on Sep 24, 2024, after sharply turning towards the shore while its wheelhouse was empty, a report of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission's report, released on March 25, 2025, found out. The trawler was carrying about 10 tons of diesel and 400 litres of hydraulic oil when it ran aground near a marine reserve at Red Bay. The four crew members abandoned the vessel, took shelter on shore, and were later winched to safety by a rescue helicopter. The vessel, however, received extensive damage, with its structural integrity deteriorating in the following days. The wreckage also threatened endangered species, including little blue penguins, hoiho/yellow-eyed penguins and seals. Wild weather which had battered the peninsula at the time also ripped a hole in the hull. Salvage efforts stalled because of the remote and rugged coastline before an insurer hired a salvage company to remove the wreck between Jan and Feb 2024. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) launched an inquiry in the days following the accident. The TAIC said the ship stranded because there was "nobody in the wheelhouse monitoring the vessel's course, speed and position while the vessel was turning to starboard. The master was assisting the crew on deck at the time of the stranding. Had the master maintained a continuous navigational watch, it is virtually certain they would have adjusted the vessel's course and speed, avoiding the stranding. While fishing, it was not uncommon for a master to step away from watchkeeping duties to help out on deck. The company's instructions to the master and watchkeepers were not explicit to require the wheelhouse to be attended at all times while fishing."" The commission recommended the vessel's operator, the Pegasus Fishing Limited, review its safety management system and take steps to ensure safe navigational watchkeeping principles are observed during all phases of the fishing operation. The report also said that the Maritime New Zealand's seafarer competency framework and the vessel operators safety management system prioritised collision avoidance over stranding and safe navigation: "This increases the risk of watchkeepers on fishing vessels not always maintaining a safe navigational watch when fishing." Maritime New Zealand said it supported the commission's intent and focus on watchkeeping, but was rejecting the recommendation: Its watchkeeping regulations aligned with international standards and its expectations were very clear in its position statement released in early 2024. "For these reasons, we do not consider that changes to competency frameworks will have a significant impact on reducing the instances of watchkeeping failures. We will, however, continue to work in partnership with the maritime sector on improving poor watchkeeping practices through a range of different initiatives. Watchkeeping is looking to see what is on the water around your vessel, such as other boats, the coast and hazards. Failing to keep watch has the potential to cause harm to those on vessels, others on the water near them, and the environment." Report with photo: https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-christchurch/fishing-boat-smashed-rocks-when-no-one-wheelhouse

Beached at Gadani 26.03.25

All eight containers of polymeric beads have been removed from the 'MSC Baltic III. The polymeric beads were listed as dangerous goods. Over the weekend of March 22/23, the salvors managed to get the tug '360 Handler' (IMO: 9950454) from St. John's and a barge alongside the vessel and used the ship’s cranes to get the eight containers of beads off the vessel. A major concern now was getting the 1.7 million litres of fuel removed safely from the ship. Winds gusting to 25 knots and three metre high waves hampered salvage of the ship near Lark Harbour on March 24. However, the salvage crews will use every opportunity possible with the weather expected over the next few days. T&T Salvage has the necessary equipment on site to begin offloading the fuel. They will have to heat the oil first and pump it into tanks, and the tug and barge is waiting in the Bay of Islands. Reports with video: https://ntv.ca/environmental-checks-continue-on-grounded-msc-baltic-cargo-ship/ https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6700032

On March 25, 2025, the 'Salvamar Arcturus' has rescued three people who were trying to reach the coast of Cádiz aboard a toy-type rubber boat southeast of the Trafalgar lighthouse. The alert was given by an informant ashore at around 2:55 p.m.. The 'Salvamar Arcturus" was deployed from the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tarifa Coordination. The Civil Guard was also informed. The rubber boatwas located several miles from the lighthouse, on Banco del Hoyo. The three occupants were rescued in apparent good condition and taken to the port of Tarifa. After being treated by Red Cross volunteers, they were sent to a Temporary Assistance Center for Foreigners (CATE).

On March 26, 2025, the 'NM Copenhagen' was detained in Þorlákshöfn with two deficiencies, one of which being regarded as serious and ground for a detention: 1) Safey of navigation - Charts Missing The vessel was released again the same day and remained stationary in port as of March 28. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On March 24, 2025, the 'Kormoran' was detained in Kocaeli with 15 deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Structural conditions - Other (Structural conditions) Other 2) Fire safety - Fire dampers Inoperative The vessel was released again on March 25 and left the port en route to Misurata with an ETA as of April 2. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On Jan 31, 2025, the 'Wolin' made its final voyage on the Świnoujście–Trelleborg route, marking the end of its distinguished 18-year tenure, and the vessel had been sold by the Polska Żegluga Morska, to the A Ship Management SA, for which it will continue to serve under the name 'Golden Carrier'. The name change was on March 18, 2025. The once 'Wolin' is the second ferry in the shipowner’s fleet, joining the 'Galaxy' (ex-'Silesia'), which operated in the Polska Żegluga Bałtycka fleet from 1979 to 2005. The former 'Wolin' departed Świnoujście for her new career on March 20, en route to Perama for a refit. The ship is due to be operated in the Mediterranean as from June. Report with photo: https://www.shippax.com/en/news/a-ships-management-acquires-wolin-due-to-depart-for-greece-as-the-golden-carrier-this-week.aspx

arrived Chittagong Anchorage 27.03.25

Passengers aboard the 'Queen Anne' have been warned that pirates are active in the area, while the ship was sailing through the Sulu-Celebes Sea near the Philippines, en route from Darwin to Manila. There was a loudspeaker announcing: "This area is known for piracy threats...therefore we will be operating at a heightened level of security alertness during this period." The external promenade deck was being closed to guests from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from March 14 to March 15, 2025, and only essential lighting would be used at night and that guests should draw their curtains. All the blinds were shut, and the lights were down to the minimum during the night. According to Cunard, as part of standard maritime procedures, their captains may make precautionary announcements when sailing through certain regions. There was no specific threat to the ship or its guests, and the onboard experience remained uninterrupted. The ship berthed in Manila on March 16. The 111-night journey of the 'Queen Anne' had set off in Hamburg on Jan 7. The ship will return to Hamburg on April 29 after visiting England, New York, Hawaii, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, South Africa, Singapore and Malaysia.

A gastrointestinal virus outbreak was reported on March 21, 2025, aboard the 'Seabourn Encore', which had departed from Singapore for a voyage to Japan and then across the Pacific. Relatively few people were affected, mostly crew members, with 22 out of 405 falling ill, and seven passengers out of 461. Predominant symptoms were vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. The pathogen was identified as the norovirus. The 'Seabourn Encore' is currently en route to Honolulu with an ETA as of March 31.