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The 'Greta' , en route from Ashdod to Istanbul, suffered an engine failure at the southern entrance of the Çanakkale Strait on March 20, 2025. The ship was taken on tow by the tug 'Kurtarma 18' and was safely moored at the Karanlık Liman anchorage in poss. 40° 01' N 026° 15' E under the coordination of the Çanakkale Ship Traffic Services Center, accompanied by a pilot. On MArch 26 the ship weighed anchor with the status of restricted movement, and on March 28 it arrived at the shipyard area in Altinova for permanent repairs. Report with photo: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1902739468907319403

Greenpeace conducted two protests, trying to hinder two LNG carriers from the USA and Russia, respectively, urging the EU to expedite their phasing out of Russian fuels, as well as to denounce fossil fuels altogether. On March 27, 2025, eight Greenpeace volunteers temporarily blocked the 'Marvel Swallow' on its way to Zeebrugge, en route from Louisiana, with a shipment of LNG. The group launched out of their mothership, the 'Arctic Sunrise', and encircled the Marvel Swallow, displaying banners having the likenesses of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in addition to slogans such as “Their gas your cash.” Greenpeace claimed that they were conducting the protest to remind the EU that their reliance on fossil fuels was fostering geopolitical instability and hurting households due to skyrocketing fuel prices. The 'Marvel Swallow' managed to dock in Zeebrugge later that same day. Already on March 26, a prrotest was carried out against the 'Fedor Litke', en route from Sabetta in Russia. The goal behind these protests was to stop fuel carriers from transferring fuel to the EU. Greenpeace is urging the EU to completely phase out fossil gas by the year 2035. Photos: https://media.greenpeace.org/collection/27MZIFJV9UE_5?_gl=1*1jty749*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjY3MjQ0ODE0LjE3NDMxNTM2MjQ.*_ga_94MRTN8HG4*MTc0MzE1MzYyNC4xLjAuMTc0MzE1MzYyNC4wLjAuMTk0MTExNTI1MQ..

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

On March 27, two rescue operations were coordinated by the CROSS Gris-Nez. On the morning the CROSS was informed of a migrant boat leaving the beach at Petit-Fort-Philippe. The CROSS engaged the 'SNS 276-Notre Dame des Flandres' and a patrol boat from Dunkirk, to locate and monitor the boat. Once in contact with the boat, its occupants made a request for assistance. The lifeboat then recovered the 12 people aboard the boat and dropped them off at the quay in Gravelines. The same morning, the CROSS received a call from an occupant of a boat off Wimereux and engaged the 'Abeille Normandie', which was then relieved by the BEGM 'Thétis' of the French Navy. Following their request for assistance, the 'Thétis' recovered all 62 migrants and dropped them off at the dock in Calais. A total of 74 people were rescued during the responses.

Greenpeace conducted two protests, trying to hinder two LNG carriers from the USA and Russia, respectively, urging the EU to expedite their phasing out of Russian fuels, as well as to denounce fossil fuels altogether. On March 27, 2025, eight Greenpeace volunteers temporarily blocked the 'Marvel Swallow' on its way to Zebruuge en route from Louisiana with a shipment of LNG. The group launched out of their mothership, the 'Arctic Sunrise', and encircled the Marvel Swallow, displaying banners having the likenesses of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in addition to slogans such as “Their gas your cash.” Greenpeace claimed that they were conducting the protest to remind the EU that their reliance on fossil fuels was fostering geopolitical instability and hurting households due to skyrocketing fuel prices. The 'Marvel Swallow' managed to dock in Zeebrugge later that same day. Already on March 26, a prrotest was carried out against the 'Fedor Litke', en route from Sabetta in Russia. The goal behind these protests was to stop fuel carriers from transferring fuel to the EU. Greenpeace is urging the EU to completely phase out fossil gas by the year 2035. Photos: https://media.greenpeace.org/collection/27MZIFJV9UE_5?_gl=1*1jty749*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjY3MjQ0ODE0LjE3NDMxNTM2MjQ.*_ga_94MRTN8HG4*MTc0MzE1MzYyNC4xLjAuMTc0MzE1MzYyNC4wLjAuMTk0MTExNTI1MQ..

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.

On March 27, two rescue operations were coordinated by the CROSS Gris-Nez. On the morning the CROSS was informed of a migrant boat leaving the beach at Petit-Fort-Philippe. The CROSS engaged the 'SNS 276-Notre Dame des Flandres' and a patrol boat from Dunkirk, to locate and monitor the boat. Once in contact with the boat, its occupants made a request for assistance. The lifeboat then recovered the 12 people aboard the boat and dropped them off at the quay in Gravelines. The same morning, the CROSS received a call from an occupant of a boat off Wimereux and engaged the 'Abeille Normandie', which was then relieved by the BEGM 'Thétis' of the French Navy. Following their request for assistance, the 'Thétis' recovered all 62 migrants and dropped them off at the dock in Calais. A total of 74 people were rescued during the responses.

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