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The 'Minoan Courage' has made it to the Gulf of Suez after being damaged by a Houthi missile off Yemen, having managed to move away from the danger zone by its own means. None of the vessel’s Filipino crew members was injured in the attack. The Houthis likely struck Greek bulker while chasing another vessel. The bulk carrier was hit by one single missile on the aft starboard side.

A fuel spill was regarded as highly probable after the HMNZS 'Manawanui' sank off the coast of Samoa, the Pacific island nation's acting prime minister Prime Minister Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio said late on Oct 6. Officials in Samoa were assessing the environmental impact in the area where the ship sank while it was surveying a reef off the coast of Upolu, Samoa’s most populous island. There were different types of fuel on board the ship, the largest being 950 tonnes of automotive gas oil. A dive team was to assess the condition of the ship and if there were any leaks on Oct 8. A series of dives was to be conducted and a ROV used to assess the wreck, which was thought to be at a water depth of 35-150 metres. The vessel was about a mile from shore when it grounded on a reef and began taking on water, and it took five hours for the first survivors to reach land in challenging conditions. One person was treated in hospital for minor injuries and has been discharged, the military said. Up to 17 others sustained lacerations, contusions, or suspected concussions. An Air Force plane carrying 72 of those on board the ship touched down at an air base in Auckland on the night of Oct 7. The RNZAF C-130J flew to Apia carrying medical and welfare personnel, as well as a dive team and light clean-up equipment. 72 crew members and scientis arrived atthe RNZAF Base Auckland where they spent the night at Defence facilities. They were having further debriefings and would be re-united with their families on Oct 8. Three people from other agencies who were on board the vessel were due to return to New Zealand on Oct 8 via a commercial flight. New Zealand will hold a court of inquiry into the loss of the ship. The cause of the accident was not yet known, but Defence Minister Judith Collins stated that she had been told a loss of power to the vessel had led to its grounding. Collins said that she did not expect the vessel could be salvaged. The military said that the ship was not covered by insurance. The captain was an experienced commander who had worked on the vessel for two years.

An explosion occurred on the morning of Oct 6 2024, during repair works on the "Kapitan Kosolapov" at the Kanonersky ship repair yard in St. Petersburg. Two welders were injured. They were fixing a leak in a fuel tank where gases had accumulated. The explosion occurred as a result of a sparks during measurements of metal structures. The workers managed to get out of the space on their own. They received burns to their hands and faces and were taken to intensive care. Investigators who arrived at the scene seized official documents. An investigation was underway into the incident.

On the morning of Oct 5, 2024, the CROSS Gris-Nez was informed of several departures of migrant boats from the coast of the Strait of Dover. The 'Abeille Normandie' was deployed to monitor one of the boats. Among its occupants, 15 were recovered, including an unconscious child. The latter was declared dead by the doctor of the team of the mobile emergency and maritime resuscitation service and airlifted aboard the 'Abeille Normandie' by the French Navy's Dauphin helicopter based in Le Touquet. An investigation has been opened by the Boulogne-sur-Mer prosecutor's office. A second person, injured, was airlifted to the Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital. The Calais maritime and port security platoon (PSMP) detected another boat leaving Calais. On site to monitor the boat was the PSP 'Flamant' under the coordination of the CROSS Gris-Nez. The patrol boat then recovered 71 people, three of whom were unconscious. They were declared dead by the doctors of the maritime medical coordination (SCMM). An investigation has been opened by the Boulogne-sur-Mer (prosecutor's office. The 12 people who had remained on board the boat initially refused to be rescued before being recovered by the 'Minck', which previously had rescued 16 people from another boat off the coast of Calais. The 'Ridens' rescued 54 people from a boat off the coast of Dunkirk. The lifeboat "Jean-Bart II" SNS 087 of the Dunkirk SNSM rescued 60 people from a boat. On the afternoon, a migrant boat sank. The 26 people on board were rescued by rescuers from the British Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). As of October 5, 237 people were rescued alive, while four died. The resources deployed in the operations were - the public service patrol boat (PSP) 'Flamant', - the BSAM 'Garonne'; - the RIAS 'Abeille Normandie'; chartered by the French Navy; - the state-chartered vessel 'Minck', - the state-chartered vessel 'Ridens', - the maritime affairs patrol boat (PAM) Thémis - the VCSM 'Aber Ildut', - the SNS 087 "Jean Bart II" of the SNSM of Dunkirk; - the SNS 276 "Notre-Dame des Flandres" of the SNSM of Gravelines; - the SNS 6295 "Jacques Lebrun" of the SNSM of Boulogne-sur-Mer; - the departmental fire and rescue operational center (CODIS) 62 - the Dauphin helicopter of the French Navy based in Le Touquet - the P-68 "Action Air Environnement" aircraft The surveillance operations were still in progress.

On the morning of Oct 5, 2024, the CROSS Gris-Nez was informed of several departures of migrant boats from the coast of the Strait of Dover. The 'Abeille Normandie' was deployed to monitor one of the boats. Among its occupants, 15 were recovered, including an unconscious child. The latter was declared dead by the doctor of the team of the mobile emergency and maritime resuscitation service and airlifted aboard the 'Abeille Normandie' by the French Navy's Dauphin helicopter based in Le Touquet. An investigation has been opened by the Boulogne-sur-Mer prosecutor's office. A second person, injured, was airlifted to the Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital. The Calais maritime and port security platoon (PSMP) detected another boat leaving Calais. On site to monitor the boat was the PSP 'Flamant' under the coordination of the CROSS Gris-Nez. The patrol boat then recovered 71 people, three of whom were unconscious. They were declared dead by the doctors of the maritime medical coordination (SCMM). An investigation has been opened by the Boulogne-sur-Mer (prosecutor's office. The 12 people who had remained on board the boat initially refused to be rescued before being recovered by the 'Minck', which previously had rescued 16 people from another boat off the coast of Calais. The 'Ridens' rescued 54 people from a boat off the coast of Dunkirk. The lifeboat "Jean-Bart II" SNS 087 of the Dunkirk SNSM rescued 60 people from a boat. On the afternoon, a migrant boat sank. The 26 people on board were rescued by rescuers from the British Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). As of October 5, 237 people were rescued alive, while four died. The resources deployed in the operations were - the public service patrol boat (PSP) 'Flamant', - the BSAM 'Garonne'; - the RIAS 'Abeille Normandie'; chartered by the French Navy; - the state-chartered vessel 'Minck', - the state-chartered vessel 'Ridens', - the maritime affairs patrol boat (PAM) Thémis - the VCSM 'Aber Ildut', - the SNS 087 "Jean Bart II" of the SNSM of Dunkirk; - the SNS 276 "Notre-Dame des Flandres" of the SNSM of Gravelines; - the SNS 6295 "Jacques Lebrun" of the SNSM of Boulogne-sur-Mer; - the departmental fire and rescue operational center (CODIS) 62 - the Dauphin helicopter of the French Navy based in Le Touquet - the P-68 "Action Air Environnement" aircraft The surveillance operations were still in progress.

On Sep 4, 2024, at 6 p.m. a fire broke out aboard the Norwegian flagged fishing vessel "Bakkeværing", 308 gt (IMO: 8805341), with five people on board, approximately 30 nautical miles west of Kristiansund (Lat. 62.8745 Lng. 6.9418). Vessels in the vicinity diverted to assist, and SAR helicopters from Ørland and the Coast Guard have also been sent to the ship by the Central Rescue Center for Southern Norway (HRS). The crew quickly established that the cause was heat from an exhaust pipe which had ignited the decor in the skipper's cabin. The pipe is very close to the cabin wall With the help of several extinguishers, the crew succeeded in getting the fire under control. The main engine was stopped and all diesel supply shut off. Four men have been evacuated by helicopter until 7.15 p.m. The crew was sent for a medical check-up, but the master himself remained on board until the ship was towed to Vorpeneset. In addition to other fishing boats, the Coast Guard vessel 'Jan Mayen' followed the tow.

On Oct 6, the 'Salvamar Fomalhaut' was mobilized by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tarragona to assist the pleasrue boat 'Joan i Paula: the boat was disabled and adrift near l'Ampolla, after its engine had broken down, and requested a tow to port. It was safely pulled to Tarragona. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1842890192006397996

The Maltese Government has not allowed the 'Kathrin' to pass through Maltese waters. A Government spokesperson confirmed that the ship made a request to stop in Malta to change its crew, but the request was denied. The ship will also not be allowed to stop in Malta for refuelling. Moviment Graffitti said that if the 'Kathrin' had been allowed to enter Malta, it would have made the government an accomplice in the Palestinian genocide. Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for occupied Palestinian lands, had asked the Maltese Government, which regularly took a principled position on Palestine, not to allow the ship to enter Maltese waters.

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On Oct 4, 2024, the crew of the 'Jawor' found several 40-kilogram bags filled with narcotics that were put on the ship when it was anchoring in the port of São Luís. In accordance with the procedures, thecaptain notified the shipping agent of the find, who in turn notified Brazilian law enforcement. The police opened an investigation into the find. None of the crew members have been taken into custody. They were interviewed by the police on Oct 7. The 'Jawor' had arrived in Brazil from the port of Rotterdam and was to pick up a cargo of cereals to be delivered to Cartagena. The narcotics were planted on the board of the 'Jawor' at night when the ship was waiting to enter the São Luís port at its anchorage, likely using a small vessel to approach the ship and board it when the crew was asleep. Once notified, the police arrived on board of the ship with a helicopter. They identified several packages of what is most likely cocaine. Each weighed 40 kilograms and was wrapped in black foil. The crew of the ship was made up of 20 sailors: Poles, Ukrainians, Bulgarians, and Romanians. The crew’s families and Polish authorities have been notified of the situation. The owner company has also notified, among others, the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure.

On the morning of Oct 5, 2024, the CROSS Gris-Nez was informed of several departures of migrant boats from the coast of the Strait of Dover. The 'Abeille Normandie' was deployed to monitor one of the boats. Among its occupants, 15 were recovered, including an unconscious child. The latter was declared dead by the doctor of the team of the mobile emergency and maritime resuscitation service and airlifted aboard the 'Abeille Normandie' by the French Navy's Dauphin helicopter based in Le Touquet. An investigation has been opened by the Boulogne-sur-Mer prosecutor's office. A second person, injured, was airlifted to the Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital. The Calais maritime and port security platoon (PSMP) detected another boat leaving Calais. On site to monitor the boat was the PSP 'Flamant' under the coordination of the CROSS Gris-Nez. The patrol boat then recovered 71 people, three of whom were unconscious. They were declared dead by the doctors of the maritime medical coordination (SCMM). An investigation has been opened by the Boulogne-sur-Mer (prosecutor's office. The 12 people who had remained on board the boat initially refused to be rescued before being recovered by the 'Minck', which previously had rescued 16 people from another boat off the coast of Calais. The 'Ridens' rescued 54 people from a boat off the coast of Dunkirk. The lifeboat "Jean-Bart II" SNS 087 of the Dunkirk SNSM rescued 60 people from a boat. On the afternoon, a migrant boat sank. The 26 people on board were rescued by rescuers from the British Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). As of October 5, 237 people were rescued alive, while four died. The resources deployed in the operations were - the public service patrol boat (PSP) 'Flamant', - the BSAM 'Garonne'; - the RIAS 'Abeille Normandie'; chartered by the French Navy; - the state-chartered vessel 'Minck', - the state-chartered vessel 'Ridens', - the maritime affairs patrol boat (PAM) Thémis - the VCSM 'Aber Ildut', - the SNS 087 "Jean Bart II" of the SNSM of Dunkirk; - the SNS 276 "Notre-Dame des Flandres" of the SNSM of Gravelines; - the SNS 6295 "Jacques Lebrun" of the SNSM of Boulogne-sur-Mer; - the departmental fire and rescue operational center (CODIS) 62 - the Dauphin helicopter of the French Navy based in Le Touquet - the P-68 "Action Air Environnement" aircraft The surveillance operations were still in progress.

On the morning of Oct 6, the Argosaronic Port Authority was informed that the 'Flying Cat 6', which was sailing from the port of Poros to the port of Piraeus, encountered vibrations during the mooring process in Piraeus, which was detected at the port side stern side of the ship. The hydrofoil safely docked and disembarked its 137 passengers. The Port Authority prohibited the sailing of the ship until the repair of the damage and the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance by the monitoring classification society.

The 'HMNZS Manawanui' ran aground and sank off Samoa on Oct 6, 2024. All 75 crew and passengers on board were rescued. The navy's specialist dive and hydrographic vessel, got stuck near the southern coast of Upolu on the night as it was conducting a reef survey. Several vessels responded and assisted in rescuing the people on board, who had left the ship in liferafts. A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon was also deployed to assist in the rescue. Rescuers faced difficult conditions, battling strong winds and currents that pushed life rafts and boats towards the reef, with swells making the rescue effort particularly challenging. Most personnel were transferred from life rafts onto rescue vessels. However, one small raft capsized on a reef, forcing its occupants to wade to land. Despite the harrowing circumstances, injuries were minimal: two individuals were sent to the hospital—one for a dislocated shoulder and another for a back injury—while 12 to 15 others suffered minor cuts and abrasions. The vessel later caught fire, capsized and was below the surface by 9 a.m. LT. The New Zealand Defence Force was working with authorities to understand the implications and minimise the environmental impacts. A plane took off for Samoa on Oct 6 to bring the rescued crew and passengers back to New Zealand. The rescue operations were coordinated by Samoan emergency services and Australian Defence personnel with the assistance of the New Zealand rescue centre. . The ship was on its third deployment to the South West Pacific this year, with scheduled activities in the Kermadec Islands, Samoa, Tokelau, and Niue. It was due to return home on November 1st. The crew included seven civilian scientists and four foreigners. Reports with photos: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-naval-vessel-runs-aground-near-samoa-reports-2024-10-05/ https://islandsbusiness.com/news-break/hmnzs-manawanui-crew-and-passengers-rescued-after-ship-runs-aground-in-samoa/ https://gcaptain.com/hmnzs-manawanui-sinking-hard-grounding-fire-and-aftermath-for-a-broken-royal-new-zealand-navy/ https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/530034/locals-fear-damage-report-smell-after-hmnzs-manawanui-sinking

On Oct 6 the 'Salvamar Alpheratz' was deployed to assist a cayuco with about 40 people on board to Los Cristianos, The boat had been spotted by the ferry 'Benchijigua Express', which collaborated in the response as well as the fishing boat 'Moby Dick'.

The U.S. Navy has announced the death of Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Jelani A. Hill, a crew member aboard the USS 'Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) on Oct 1, 2024. He passed away due to a medical emergency unrelated to the ship’s operations. The incident occurred as the aircraft carrier was transiting the Atlantic Ocean on a scheduled deployment. Despite being treated in the ship’s Intensive Care Unit, efforts to revive Petty Officer Hill were unsuccessful.The U.S. Navy extended condolences, stating, “We mourn the loss of Petty Officer Hill. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and shipmates during this difficult time.” The USS 'Harry S. Truman' was currently operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, which is headquartered in Naples. This fleet is responsible for conducting a range of joint and naval operations in coordination with allies and partners, to promote U.S. national interests and ensure stability in Europe and Africa.

The 'KM 'Natuna Express' caught fire in the waters of Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra) o nOct 4, 2024. It was suspected to have been triggered by a passenger's cigarette butt, while the ship was on its way to Wanci Island. The ship had departed from Lasalimu Port, Buton Regency at around 11.10 WITA. The fire broke out before arriving at Wanci Port, Wakatobi at the rear of the upper part of the ship. Suddenly the passengers saw fire coming from a pile of packages. The Wakatobi SAR Team then headed to the scene. At around 12.27 p.m. WITA, the SAR Team found the ship with the fire extinguished and all 76 passengers and six crew members being safe and escorted it to Wanci Port. Report with photo and video: https://www.detik.com/sulsel/berita/d-7572252/km-natuna-express-terbakar-di-perairan-wakatobi-diduga-dipicu-puntung-rokok. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZu1gKF7Azg

On Oct 4, 2024, at 02.38 a.m. a passenger of the 'Stena Scandinavica' needed to be medevaced in Danish waters, while the ferry was en route from Gothenburg to Kiel. The Danish Civil Defense deployed an SaR helicopter from Roskilde which hoisted the patient and transported him to shore for further medical care.

On the morning of Oct 5, 2024, the CROSS Gris-Nez was informed of several departures of migrant boats from the coast of the Strait of Dover. The 'Abeille Normandie' was deployed to monitor one of the boats. Among its occupants, 15 were recovered, including an unconscious child. The latter was declared dead by the doctor of the team of the mobile emergency and maritime resuscitation service and airlifted aboard the 'Abeille Normandie' by the French Navy's Dauphin helicopter based in Le Touquet. An investigation has been opened by the Boulogne-sur-Mer prosecutor's office. A second person, injured, was airlifted to the Boulogne-sur-Mer hospital. The Calais maritime and port security platoon (PSMP) detected another boat leaving Calais. On site to monitor the boat was the PSP 'Flamant' under the coordination of the CROSS Gris-Nez. The patrol boat then recovered 71 people, three of whom were unconscious. They were declared dead by the doctors of the maritime medical coordination (SCMM). An investigation has been opened by the Boulogne-sur-Mer (prosecutor's office. The 12 people who had remained on board the boat initially refused to be rescued before being recovered by the 'Minck', which previously had rescued 16 people from another boat off the coast of Calais. The 'Ridens' rescued 54 people from a boat off the coast of Dunkirk. The lifeboat "Jean-Bart II" SNS 087 of the Dunkirk SNSM rescued 60 people from a boat. On the afternoon, a migrant boat sank. The 26 people on board were rescued by rescuers from the British Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). As of October 5, 237 people were rescued alive, while four died. The resources deployed in the operations were - the public service patrol boat (PSP) 'Flamant', - the BSAM 'Garonne'; - the RIAS 'Abeille Normandie'; chartered by the French Navy; - the state-chartered vessel 'Minck', - the state-chartered vessel 'Ridens', - the maritime affairs patrol boat (PAM) Thémis - the VCSM 'Aber Ildut', - the SNS 087 "Jean Bart II" of the SNSM of Dunkirk; - the SNS 276 "Notre-Dame des Flandres" of the SNSM of Gravelines; - the SNS 6295 "Jacques Lebrun" of the SNSM of Boulogne-sur-Mer; - the departmental fire and rescue operational center (CODIS) 62 - the Dauphin helicopter of the French Navy based in Le Touquet - the P-68 "Action Air Environnement" aircraft The surveillance operations were still in progress.

On the evening of Oct 6, 2024, the Greek Coast Guard was informed of a wooden boat with 55 migrants on board 32 nautical miles south of Gavdos. They were picked up by the ´'Breeze', en route from Corpus Christi to Ashdod, which approached the port of Paleochora, Chania, where they transferred to a patrol boat and safely transported to the port of Tiganio. Afterwards, they were transferred to a temporary accommodation facility in Agyia. Theboat was seized by the Central Port Authority of Chania, which was conducting the preliminary investigation.

The US Coast Guard conducted consecutive medevacs of two ailing men from the 'Crown Princess' 50 nautical miles off Cape Kumukahi, Hawaii, on Oct 5,. Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu watchstanders received a phone call on Oct 4 at 6 p.m. from the cruise ship, requesting medevacs for a 70-year-old man experiencing heart attack-like symptoms and an 86-year-old man experiencing internal bleeding. The watchstanders consulted with the duty flight surgeon, who recommended a medevac for both patients. On Oct 5 at 9 a.m., an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point rendezvoused with the 'Crown Princess' about 50 miles off Cape Kumukahi. The helicopter hoisted the 70-year-old man and transported him to Hilo Medical Center in stable condition. A second Coast Guard helicopter then hoisted the 86-year-old patient and transported him to Hilo Medical Center in stable condition. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3927598/coast-guard-medevacs-2-ailing-men-from-cruise-ship-50-miles-off-cape-kumukahi-h/