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German lawyers have filed a lawsuit in Berlin seeking to block the 'Kathrin'’s cargo of 150 tons of military-grade explosives, which they say is destined for the world’s largest defense contractor from Israel. The European Legal Support Center announced on Oct 30 that it had filed a lawsuit on behalf of three Palestinians from Gaza, claiming that the RDX explosives could be used to make munitions for Israel’s war against the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip, and contribute to war crimes, which Israel categorically denies. According to the German-based Lubeca Marine, the owner of the 'Kathrin', there was never any question of [the ship] calling at Israel, and it reportedly unloaded its cargo in Bar, Montenegro. The company declined to provide further details about the cargo for contractual reasons, but said it complied with all applicable international and European regulations, including ensuring that the required licenses were issued before any operation. The European Legal Support Center said the RDX shipment was destined for Israeli Military Industries, a division of Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest defense contractor. “We never claimed that the Kathrin was destined for Israel (itself), it’s the shipment that is destined for Elbit Systems,” Ahmed Abed, a lawyer with the European Legal Support Center, told Reuters about the complaint filed with the Berlin Administrative Court. The 'Kathrin' docked in the port of Alexandria on Oct 28 and, unloaded military equipment. It was expected to leave on Nov 5, according to the Alexandria port website. The ship has been denied entry to several African and Mediterranean ports, including Angola, Slovenia, Montenegro and Malta. Portuguese authorities have reportedly recently demanded that the ship change its flag from Portuguese to German in order to continue its journey. In August, Namibian authorities prevented the ship, which was sailing from the port of Haiphong, from entering its main port. The German Ministry of Economic Affairs, which is involved in the complaint because the ship flies the German flag, has confirmed to have received letters from lawyers on the matter, stating the cargo did not constitute a German export, as the explosives were neither loaded nor shipped from German territory. It added that there was no legal basis for requiring an export license under German law.

The "Sea-Eye 5" has rescued 65 people on its first mission in the Mediterranean. The crew found the people without life jackets in the boat, whose engine had broken down. The bad weather with high waves required an immediate evacuation. They took the refugees on board from an overcrowded wooden boat off the Italian island of Lampedusa on the night of Oct 30, 2024. On Oct 31, the castaways were safely disembark in the port of Pozzallo. The Italian authorities initially assigned the ship to the distant port of Ortona, but were then convinced that the voyage lasting several days would have been unreasonable for the rescued people for humanitarian reasons.

On Oct 22, 2024, at 11.15 p.m. the 'Al Derwazah', en route from Mina al Ahmadi to Ningbo with 33 crew members on board, was boarded by six perpetrators with knives about 2.5 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Cula in pos. 1° 4.18' N 103° 41' E, as the ship was passing the Racon Delta in Selat Durian, Takong, near Batu Ampar, Batam City., The incident was uncovered when the Second Engineer found the Chief Engineer tied up, and immediately activated the emergency alarm. The alarm caused the assailants to flee before the patrol team arrived. The Batam Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), was notified and forwarded the report to the Tanjung Uban PLP Base and Ditpolairud Polda Kepri. The KPLP deployed the 'KNP 376' and 'KNP Kalimashada' to the incident location. At 01:56 a.m. LT, six POLAIR personnel using a rubber boatboarded the vessel to check the condition of the ship and crew. A joint team from Ditpolairud Polda Kepri, Baharkam BKO Patrol, and KPLP officers continued the inspection. Upon arrival, they found the Chief Engineer of the ship tied up in the engine room after being robbed by the assailants. Personal items belonging to the Chief Engineer, including a mobile phone, wallet, watch, and necklace, had been stolen by the pirates. A search conducted on the ship revealed that the perpetrators had successfully escaped. Although the incident was captured by the ship's CCTV, the crew did not allow the inspection of the footage, complicating further investigations regarding the identity of the assailants. After all checks were completed, the 'Al Derwazah' resumed its voyage. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/23590/perompakan-kapal-mt-al-derwazah-di-perairan-batam-kru-selamat-barang-berharga-dirampok-piracy-incident-on-mt-al-derwazah-in-batam-waters-crew-safe-valuables-stolen

On Oct 22, 2024, at 08:10 la.m. LT the Bitung Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) relayed information from the KN P50002 regarding the 'LCT Fatima F-6165', which was found adrift with no crew on board in pos. 01°30'3" N 125°14'29" E in the northern channel near Batu Angus, Bitung. At 08:14 a.m. the VTS coordinated with KSOP Class 1 Bitung and the PLP Bitung Naval Base. Additionally, a security message was broadcast to inform passing vessels. At 08:50 a.m. the ship was secured by the patrol boats ' KN P50002' and 'KN P50048' from the PLP Bitung Naval Base,, along with the patrol boat 'KN P380' from KSOP Class 1 Bitung, ensuring no further risks or disruptions occurred. At 11:50 a.m., the LCT Fatima was towed to the Tandurusa Base for further inspections by the authorities. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/23595/lct-fatima-f-6165-hanyut-di-perairan-batu-angus-tanpa-awak-di-atas-kapal-lct-fatima-f-6165-adrift-in-batu-angus-waters-no-crew-on-board

The 'Nissos Rhenia' suffered an engine failure, en route from Jubail to Le Havre, about 51 nautical miles off Viana do Castelo on Oct 28, 2024. The vessel has been taken in tow by the tug “Ría de Vigo” towards the Portuguese coast for inspections, and, possibly, repairs. It was anchored in pos. 41° 31' N 009° 24' W. It was not ruled out that General Average/Salvage and associated recovery issues may arise as a result of the casualty.

On Oct 30,, numerous departures of migrant boats were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez off the coasts of Pas-de-Calais and Nord On the morning, the CROSS Gris-Nez deployed the PSP 'Cormoran' in the Hemmes de Marc sector. Arriving in the area, the patrol boat picked up 17 people requiring assistance, and then monitored the boat, which nevertheless continued its navigation until it was taken over by the British authorities. A land patrol of the National Gendarmerie postponed the departure of an overloaded migrant boat between Berck and Merlimont. The CROSS then deployed the semi-rigid 'SNS 6295-President Jacques Lebrun' from the SNSM station in Boulogne-sur-Mer, a Dauphin helicopter from the French Navy base in Le Touquet and resources from the departmental fire and rescue service (SDIS). The emergency services mobilized noted that a significant number of people had not managed to reach the boat, which was then in the Hardelot sector and found themselves in difficulty in the water trying to return to the beach. The resources deployed secured these people and assisted them until they returned to the beach where they were taken care of by the SDIS and the police. One of the people was declared dead. The CROSS Griz-Nez was later informed of the departure of a migrant boat in the Malo-les-Bains sector. It then engaged the 'Minck'. As the boat required assistance, the Minck secured the 81 migrants and brought them back to the quayside in Calais, where they were taken care of by the services mandated by the prefecture. One boat was reported in difficulty off Le Touquet. The CROSS Gris-Nez engaged the VCSM 'Esteron', which reescued 29 people on board the boat and dropped them off at the quayside in Boulogne-sur-Mer, where they are taken care of by the services mandated by the prefecture. The boat nevertheless continues its journey, under the surveillance of the 'Abeille Normandie'. In total, omore than 130 people were rescued by the resources deployed by the CROSS Gris-Nez.

arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage 01.11.24

Beached at Alang 01.11.24

A fire broke out in the engine room of the 'FG Sevil' , with 17 crew members and eight shipyard workers on board, off the coast of Sedef Island in the Marmara Sea on Oct 31, 2024, resulting in the deaths of the two crew members Hüseyin Aydemir and Gökhan Kan, while the ship was en route from Limas to Yalova. Türkiye’s General Directorate of Coastal Safety deployed emergency vessels, including the lifeboat 'KEGM-4' and the tugs 'Kurtarma 7' and 'Şark' in order to contain the fire and assist the crew. Th firefighting teams managed to extinguish the blaze after an intense response. Two missing crew members were found unresponsive in the engine room and later confirmed dead. The 'Şark' took the ship in tow tothe Kartal Anchorage, where further inspections were to take place. The authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire. Reports with photos and video: https://www.evrensel.net/haber/532627/pendik-aciklarinda-gemide-cikan-yanginda-2-isci-hayatini-kaybetti https://turkdeniz.com/fg-sevil-isimli-geminin-makine-dairesinde-yangin-cikti https://turkdeniz.com/fg-sevil-isimli-geminin-makine-dairesinde-yangin-cikti

A crew member of the 'Champion Tern' was medevaced by a joint team led by KSOP Malahayati on the evening of Oct 23, 2024,. The Singaporean technician was in critical condition. The rescue operation involved KSOP Malahayati, Basarnas Banda Aceh, the Port Health Office (KKP), the vessel’s agent, the Indonesian Navy (Posal Lampulo), and the Water Police (Polair), using the KN 'SAR Kresna' from Basarnas, which departed from Ulee Lheue Port at 10.10 a.m. The tanker was located in the northern Banda Aceh waters. At 11:00p.m. the SAR vessel docked on the port side of the ship. The medical team boarded the tanker to assess the patient’s condition. He was suffering from critical hypertension and diabetes and required urgent care. The patient was evacuated using the ship’s crane on a basket stretcher. The 'SAR Kresna' departed at 12:25 a.m. and arrived back at Ulee Lheue Port at 1:00 a.m. The patient was transported to Zainal Abidin General Hospital in Banda Aceh for further medical treatment. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/23592/tim-gabungan-berhasil-evakuasi-medis-warga-singapura-dari-kapal-mt-champion-tern-di-perairan-banda-aceh-joint-team-successfully-conducts-medical-evacuation-of-singaporean-national-from-mt-champion-tern-in-banda-aceh-waters

Oil which overflowed during a bunkering operation from the tanker 'Pacific Spirit' (IMO: 9384083) to the receiving 'Ines Corrado' on Oct 28, 2024, at 5.40 p.m. has been stopped. The MPA was informed of an oil spill off Changi during a bunkering operation between the vessel and a licensed bunker tanker. An estimated five tonnes of oil overflowed, and the bunkering operations ceased immediately. MPA craft upon arrival sprayed dispersants. In addition, relevant government agencies were alerted to keep a lookout for any oil sighting along the shores. Nevertheless, there was no impact to navigational traffic. As of Oct 29, there was no oil sighted at sea in the vicinity of the incident or ashore. Furthermore, as a precautionary measure, a Current Buster has been deployed off Changi to recover oil on water, if sighted. The Malaysian authorities have been alerted to keep a lookout for oil sightings with MPA to investigate the incident. The 'Ines Corrado' remained stationary in pos. 01° 17' N 104° 00' E as of Nov 1. Reports with photo and video: https://splash247.com/five-tonnes-of-bunker-fuel-spills-from-bulk-carrier-in-singapore/ https://maritime-executive.com/article/singapore-oil-spill-during-bunker-operation-for-bulker

The sailing yacht 'Duende'with two crew members on board, went adrift near the Aguadulce fish farm on Oct 31. The 'Salmamar Spica' was mobilized to assist by the CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo. It took the pleasure boat in tow and safely pulled it to the port of Almería. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1852039278756532266

On Oct 30,, numerous departures of migrant boats were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez off the coasts of Pas-de-Calais and Nord On the morning, the CROSS Gris-Nez deployed the PSP 'Cormoran' in the Hemmes de Marc sector. Arriving in the area, the patrol boat picked up 17 people requiring assistance, and then monitored the boat, which nevertheless continued its navigation until it was taken over by the British authorities. A land patrol of the National Gendarmerie postponed the departure of an overloaded migrant boat between Berck and Merlimont. The CROSS then deployed the semi-rigid 'SNS 6295-President Jacques Lebrun' from the SNSM station in Boulogne-sur-Mer, a Dauphin helicopter from the French Navy base in Le Touquet and resources from the departmental fire and rescue service (SDIS). The emergency services mobilized noted that a significant number of people had not managed to reach the boat, which was then in the Hardelot sector and found themselves in difficulty in the water trying to return to the beach. The resources deployed secured these people and assisted them until they returned to the beach where they were taken care of by the SDIS and the police. One of the people was declared dead. The CROSS Griz-Nez was later informed of the departure of a migrant boat in the Malo-les-Bains sector. It then engaged the 'Minck'. As the boat required assistance, the Minck secured the 81 migrants and brought them back to the quayside in Calais, where they were taken care of by the services mandated by the prefecture. One boat was reported in difficulty off Le Touquet. The CROSS Gris-Nez engaged the VCSM 'Esteron', which reescued 29 people on board the boat and dropped them off at the quayside in Boulogne-sur-Mer, where they are taken care of by the services mandated by the prefecture. The boat nevertheless continues its journey, under the surveillance of the 'Abeille Normandie'. In total, omore than 130 people were rescued by the resources deployed by the CROSS Gris-Nez.

Beached at Alang 31.10.24

The emergency services were deployed on the early morning of Oct 30, 2024, to rescue an injured person from the 'Noordland - Yee 118' in Neeltje Jans. He was trapped between a mooring post and the ship when berthing in the port. The victim's injuries were not life-threatening. The vessel was moored at a quay at the Fael Way in Vrouwenpolder. The ambulance service was alerted around 5:45 a.m., and ten minutes later the Kamperland fire brigade and the police were also called in for assistance. The victim had fractured his elbow and sustained a serious wound, He was taken off the ship one hour after the alert in a sitting position using the loading ramp of a truck and the on-board crane. He was then taken to the hospital in Middelburg by ambulance. Reports with photo and video: https://www.hvzeeland.nl/nieuws/61131-gewonde-op-vissersschip-in-haven-neeltje-jans/ https://visserij.nl/2024/10/31/gewonde-bij-ongeval-op-ye-118/

On Oct 21, 2024, the KLM 'Sukses Sejahtera' sank in the waters northwest of Gosong Aling. At 8:20 p.m. the WIB KM 'Dharma Kariika' reported its position four miles northwest of Gosong Aling, en route from Pontianak to Semarang, in search for the victims of the KLM 'Sukses Sejahtera' in pois. 02°58'12"S 109°25'68" E. Initial information was obtained from the m/v 'Duta Azzam '(MMSI: 533130553), which provided the approximate location of the victims. At 9:21 p.m. the KM 'Dharma Kariika 7' indicated that the 'Duta Azzam' had found eight victims aboard a lifeboat. However, the 'Duta Azzam' was unable to assist due to the vessel being too high and long to carry out the operation. The KM 'Dharma Kariika 7' headed to the postion to rescue thje castaways. At 9.35 p.m. the eight victims were rescued in safe condition aboard the ship and taken to Semarang,

On Oct 26, 2024, the KM 'Sabar Indah', carrying around 50 tons of fish, vegetables, and fruit, sank in the waters of Tanjung Bangsiin pos. 03.05.183 N 100.14.845 E. The ship had 11 crew members on board and was en route from Teluk Nibung Port, Tanjung Balai Asahan, to Port Klang. At around 1:00 a.m. WIB, the wind suddenly intensified from west to north, accompanied by large waves that caused the vessel to tilt. Water began entering the ship through the hatch, and the pumps could not cope with the water ingress. After the ship sank, the crew floated in the sea for about two hours before being rescued by a passing fishing vessel. Some crew members were scheduled to undergo an official examination (BAP) at the Tanjung Balai Asahan KSOP to provide details about the incident.

Oil which overflowed during a bunkering operation from the tanker 'Pacific Spirit' to the receiving bulk carrier 'Ines Corrado' (IMO: 9602772) on Oct 28, 2024, at 5.40 p.m. has been stopped. The MPA was informed of an oil spill off Changi during a bunkering operation between the vessel and a licensed bunker tanker. An estimated five tonnes of oil overflowed, and the bunkering operations ceased immediately. MPA craft upon arrival sprayed dispersants. In addition, relevant government agencies were alerted to keep a lookout for any oil sighting along the shores. Nevertheless, there was no impact to navigational traffic. As of Oct 29, there was no oil sighted at sea in the vicinity of the incident or ashore. Furthermore, as a precautionary measure, a Current Buster has been deployed off Changi to recover oil on water, if sighted. The Malaysian authorities have been alerted to keep a lookout for oil sightings with MPA to investigate the incident. The 'Ines Corrado' remained stationary in pos. 01° 17' N 104° 00' E as of Nov 1. Reports with photo and video: https://splash247.com/five-tonnes-of-bunker-fuel-spills-from-bulk-carrier-in-singapore/ https://maritime-executive.com/article/singapore-oil-spill-during-bunker-operation-for-bulker

The crane on the deck of the 'Anka Sun', which was anchored off Ahırhapı in pos, 59' N 028° 56' E, overturned on Oct 31, 2024. Three crew members on deck were injured. Upon notification, the lifeboat 'KEGM 4' and the tug 'Kurtarma-7' were deployed by the General Directorate of Coastal Safety. The injured were taken to the hospital, and work began to remove the crane on the deck. The ship had arrived in Istanbul waters en route from Izmit on Oct 27 and remained stationary as of Nov 1. Report with photo: https://www.dha.com.tr/gundem/ahirhapi-aciklarinda-gemideki-vinc-devrildi-3-yarali-2524580