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On Oct 5, 2024, at 12:50 p.m., the 'Banlgar Shourabh' suffered an explosion and caught fire on the outer anchorage of Chittagong Anchorage at Charlie 1 buoy, between Patenga and Palkirchar. One crew member died after jumping off the tanker. The deceased was identified as Sadek Mia, 59, a general steward of the vessel. He died a couple of hours after jumping off. Earlier, the tanker had had loaded 11,055 tonnes of crude oil from the 'Omera Legacy', and was supposed to head towards the jetty. The Bangladesh Coast Guard's fire-fighting boats rushed to the spot and started work to extinguish the fire. At least six boats from the Coastguard, Bangladesh Navy and CPA followed. After the master called "abandon ship", at least 12 crew members jumped into the water. A joint rescue team rescued 36 people from the vessel. The other 12 were fished out of the water by nearby fishing trawlers and the Coastguard. The fire was completely brought under control by 4:00 p.m. The incident came just after the 'Bangla Yyoti' of the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation had caught fire after an explsion. Both the tankers were used for lightering bigger tankers anchored at the outer anchorage, and bringing crude oil to the Eastern Refinery Limited plant. Reports with photos: https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/c07523f62ed0 https://www.newagebd.net/post/country/246991/bangladesh-shipping-corporation-vessel-catches-fire-in-ctg#google_vignette

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When the 'CMA CGM Balboa' struck a dock at the port of Barranquilla, Colombia on Oct 2 at 12.40 a.m., no pollution or injuries were reported. The four tugs which were quickly dispatched to assist the ship in a joint response with tug operators, the local harbormaster and the Colombian Maritime Authority, freed the vessel at 11 a.m., and it was relocated to a safe berth. The hull was cracked and the ballast tanks began to fill with water. The 'CMA CGM' Balboa was still moored in Barranquilla as of Oct 4.. It remained unclear where the ship needed to be drydocked in Barranquilla or if will instead undergo repairs at its next port of call. Report with photos: https://maritime-executive.com/article/cma-cgm-container-ship-hits-dock-in-barranquilla

The 24 crew members of the 'Cordelia Moon', attacked in the Red Sea on Oct 1 by the Houthi terrorists, were safe, and there were no injuries. This was reported on the night of Oct 3 by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), while explaining that as the governing body of the Panamanian ship registry, It detailed that the attack was at 7:24 a.m. (local time) by a small unmanned boat, which caused a breach in the hull. The ship was now heading to port for an initial assessment and was en route to the Suez Canal. Report with photos and video: https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/internacional/mediooriente/2024/10/03/huties-reivindican-ataque-contra-petrolero-britanico-frente-a-yemen-en-medio-de-tension-israel-iran.shtml https://www.themercury.com.au/news/national/houthis-release-video-of-drone-attack-on-oil-tanker-in-red-sea/video/a1465d35ac27665640f086b4d9821087

An investigation by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has been published regarding the sinking of the Peterhead-based ÄGuiding Star H360' south-east of the Shetland Islands on Oct 6, 2022, after colliding with the partner trawler 'Guiding Light'. It found out that the skipper of the 'Guiding Light' had left the wheelhouse unattended while the two vessels were transferring the cod end and did not perceive the risk of leaving the wheelhouse while in close proximity to the partner vessel.. The bow of the 'Guiding Light' punched a hole in the stern of the 'Guiding Star', flooding the accommodation and causing the vessel to sink. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report statesd that the skipper was excited to see the catch after several days of intensive fishing and was not in the wheelhouse. The 'Guiding Light’s engineer Kriss Leel received an award for exceptional seamanship for his quick thinking and saving the lives of five fellow fishermen during the incident. The MAIB report makes several recommendations, including how life jackets and survival suits should be better stored, that crews should be informed about what to do in the event of flooding and that the wheelhouse should not be left unattended. Full report: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66faaf893b919067bb48298a/2024-13-GuidingLight-GuidingStar-Report.pdf

The 'Yaghan' was refloated on Sep 30 after hitting the bottom near Paso Labbé when it was returning to Punta Arenas amidst adverse weather conditions. The Transbordadora Austral Broom (Tabsa) team on board, in coordination with the Chilean Navy and an additional ferry provided by the company with special equipment, attended the site a few hours after being informed of what had happened. After lightening the ship, it managed to refloat with the high tideat around 2:25 p.m., It left the site on its own and anchored in a safe place for additional inspections and, later proceeded to Punta Arenas for repairs in the shipyard.

On Oct 2, 2024, a fire broke out in the cargo of scrap metal in the cargo hold of the "Rijn Confidence", which was berthed at Bristol's Royal Edward Dock after having arrived from Belfast. 60 firefighters, specialist appliances and 11 fire engines were dealing with the blaze which broke out at lunchtime. There were no reported injuries. The Avon Fire and Rescue Service crews remained at the scene of the blaze on the afternoon. A warning has been issued for people to avoid the area while the blaze was put out.

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On the early morning of Oct 2, 2024, the 'CMA CGMA Balboa', loaded with 2,720 tons of general cargo, lost control while maneuvering in the access channel of, the port of Barranquilla at kilometre 10 and allided with the COMPAS Port Facility. The Maritime Authority through the Maritime and River Traffic Control Station, activated the corresponding protocols and deployed four tugs to assist the vessel and transfer it to the destination Port Facility between 00:40 and 11:00 a.m., coordinated by the Barranquilla Harbour Master's Office with the support of pilots, the tugboat companies, the COMPAS port facility and the specialized personnel of the Colombian Maritime Authority. Report with photo: https://www.laotraverdad.info/superada-emergencia-presentada-en-el-puerto-de-barranquilla/

The 'Kathrin', believed to be carrying explosives intended for Israel, plans to unload part of its cargo in the port of Koper after previously stopping in Montenegro, it was reported on Oct 3. The ship, which departed from Vietnam in mid-July, is carrying eight containers of the explosive hexogen and 60 containers of TNT. According to Slovenia’s Maritime Administration, the vessel’s cargo is also destined for Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, though concerns surrounding the shipment have drawn international attention. Jadran Klinec, director of Slovenia's Maritime Administration, confirmed that the shipowner intends to change the vessel’s flag. However, the process of transferring the ship from the Portuguese registry to another country has not yet been completed. Due to the situation, officials have not been able to provide a precise date for the ship's expected arrival in Koper. The country's authorities have refused to allow the entry into the port of Bar, prompting the vessel to consider docking at the port of Ploce. Currently, the 'Kathrin' has taken down the Portuguese flag and remains in international waters in the southern Adriatic Sea, near Croatian territorial waters by the island of Lastovo. Amnesty International issued a warning on Oct 1, urging both Slovenia and Montenegro to deny the MV Kathrin entry, expressing concern that the ship’s cargo could contribute to potential war crimes, given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The 'Kathrin' was previously prevented from docking in Namibia in August for similar reasons. Slovenia’s Maritime Administration announced that it will not prevent the ship from entering Koper if the appropriate arrival notice is submitted.

Beached at Chittagong 04.10.24

The 'Sinar Pajajaran' was in collision with the barge 'Soekawati 208', towed by the tug 'TSE 3',, when it arrived at the Outer Buoy (OB) of Banjarmasin on Oct 2, 2024. The vessel began maneuvering to embark the pilot at 1:12 p.m. LT, and by 1:32 p.m. the pilot had boarded in pos. 03°40.719'S 114°28.431' E. The vessel then entered the channel with ebbing currents and wind speeds reaching 32 knots from southeast When approaching pos. 03°32.63'S 114°29.38'E, the tug 'Michelle 219-03', towing the barge 'Jauhar', suddenly altered its course westward to avoid a "zero-zero" situation. The pilot aboard the 'Sinar Pajajaran' communicated via VHF radio, advising the 'Michelle' to maintain a straight course to avoid blocking the channel. Simultaneously, the 'TSE 3', towing the 'Soekaatai 207', was moving out of the channel. The pilot again communicated via VHF radio, instructing the 'TSE 3' to continue pulling straight. However, the barge had already drifted far to the east. With the channel blocked by both the 'Michelle 219-03' and the 'TSE 3', the 'Sinar Pajajaran' was forced to stop its engine and reverse slowly. Despite these efforts, a collision with the barge occurred at pos. 03°32.63'S 114°29.38' E. After the collision, the captain planned to anchor for a damage inspection, but due to the crowded channel, the vessel continued sailing toward the berth at TPK Banjarmasin, noting water ingress in the forepeak tank. After calculating the ship's stability and confirming there was no imminent danger, the captain and pilot proceeded to berth the vessel. At 5:06 p.m. LT, the 'Sinar Pajajaran' safely berthed at TPK Banjarmasin. Once docked, the crew inspected the bow and discovered a leak in the stem post that extended into the forepeak tank, with the damage measuring 4800 mm x 1450 mm. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/23255/mv-sinar-pajajaran-mengalami-benturan-dengan-tongkang-soekawati-207-di-alur-masuk-banjarmasin-kebocoran-terjadi-di-haluan-kapal-mv-sinar-pajajaran-collides-with-barge-soekawati-207-in-banjarmasin-entry-channel-bow-leakage-reported

The sa trials of the 'Glen Sannox' were suspended on Oct 2 following a blackout, caused by an accidental tripping of a fire alarm, which occurred during day three of owner’s trials. Thefalse alarm ultimately resulted in the shutdown of the ship’s main propulsion. The ship was operating on marine gas oil at the time. Checks of the main engines were undertaken, and a soft restart followed. All systems were safely restarted without any adverse effects. However, the trials were temporarily halted. As a precaution, tugs were called to assist. The vessel returned to Inchgreen under it own power with a view to assessing the event and the operation of the fire detection system. The Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited and CalMac together have agreed that trials remained suspended on Oct 3 with an aim to resume on Oct 4. A solution to the issue with the fire detection system has been put in place. On Sep 30, one of the ferry’s anchors had failed, but it was decided the trial should be continued.

Beached at Aliaga 04.10.24

On Oct 4, 2024, a passenger had to be medevaced from the “Volcán de Timanfaya”, when the ship, which temporarily was covering the Málaga-Melilla route of the Armas Trasmediterránea Group, was 23 nautical miles west of Alborán. At 02:43 a.m. the ship's notification was received by Salvamento Marítimo, and the CCS Almería mobilized the Helimer 205 SAR helicopter, which proceeded to evacuate him and transferred him to the airport of the capital of Almería.

The Russian missile strike on the 'Aya' on Sep 11 is believed to have been a mistake. The ship, carrying 26,000 tons of grain from Odesa to Egypt, was hit by an AS-4 Kitchen anti-ship missile launched by a Tu-22 Tupolev bomber. However, British military intelligence suggested that the bulk carrier was likely not the intended target. The officials pointed to poor targeting procedures by Russian pilots and the use of aging munitions as the probable cause of the error. The missile’s failure to detonate also helped avoid a potentially catastrophic outcome.

On Oct 2 the 'Guardamar Caliope' and the other involved rescue forces have suspended the search for mortal remains of the shipwreck of a cayuco with at least 84 people on board given the low probability of results, about six kilometres off the coast of the island of El Hierro. On Sep 29 at 4..15 p.m. the crew of a helicopter of the Guardia Civil had located what they initially thought could be the body of a person adrift. The 'Guardamar Calíope' approached the poiision indicated by the coordinates provided to check the information and discovered that it was a cloth bag, a backpack from the remains of the shipwreck. 27 people survived the shipwreck, and nine bodies were recovered. Among the missing were four children. On the afternoon of Sep 29, two of the five survivors who were taken to the hospital in El Hierro have been discharged, and the other three are making good progress. Two people left the hospital on Sep 28, a few hours after being admitted with mild hypothermia. Autopsies have been carried out in the municipality of La Frontera on the bodies of the nine deceased who were recovered from the sea by the emergency services on the same night the cayuco capsized.

On Oct 3, 2024, the 'Horizon 9' assisted the crew of a fishing boat which had sunk near the Batu Berhenti waters a in pos. 01°11.687 N 103°53.191E at 3:50 p.m. LT. Initial information regarding the incident was provided by the 'Sindo 10'. The 'Horizon 9'Ä, which was in the vicinity, promptly provided assistance and successfully rescued the three fishermen at 3.56 p.m. They were picked up by the patrol ship KN 'Tanjung Datu' at 4:37 p.m., receiving further medical care. After the rescue operation was concluded, the ferry continued its voyage to Singapore at 4.39 p.m. The authorities were investigating the cause of the boat's sinking. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/23260/tiga-nelayan-diselamatkan-setelah-kapal-tenggelam-di-perairan-batu-berhenti-three-fisherman-rescued-after-boat-sinks-in-batu-berhenti-waters

The 'Sinar Pajajaran' was in collision with the barge 'Soekawati 208', towed by the tug 'TSE 3',, when it arrived at the Outer Buoy (OB) of Banjarmasin on Oct 2, 2024. The vessel began maneuvering to embark the pilot at 1:12 p.m. LT, and by 1:32 p.m. the pilot had boarded in pos. 03°40.719'S 114°28.431' E. The vessel then entered the channel with ebbing currents and wind speeds reaching 32 knots from southeast When approaching pos. 03°32.63'S 114°29.38'E, the tug 'Michelle 219-03', towing the barge 'Jauhar', suddenly altered its course westward to avoid a "zero-zero" situation. The pilot aboard the 'Sinar Pajajaran' communicated via VHF radio, advising the 'Michelle' to maintain a straight course to avoid blocking the channel. Simultaneously, the 'TSE 3', towing the 'Soekaatai 207', was moving out of the channel. The pilot again communicated via VHF radio, instructing the 'TSE 3' to continue pulling straight. However, the barge had already drifted far to the east. With the channel blocked by both the 'Michelle 219-03' and the 'TSE 3', the 'Sinar Pajajaran' was forced to stop its engine and reverse slowly. Despite these efforts, a collision with the barge occurred at pos. 03°32.63'S 114°29.38' E. After the collision, the captain planned to anchor for a damage inspection, but due to the crowded channel, the vessel continued sailing toward the berth at TPK Banjarmasin, noting water ingress in the forepeak tank. After calculating the ship's stability and confirming there was no imminent danger, the captain and pilot proceeded to berth the vessel. At 5:06 p.m. LT, the 'Sinar Pajajaran' safely berthed at TPK Banjarmasin. Once docked, the crew inspected the bow and discovered a leak in the stem post that extended into the forepeak tank, with the damage measuring 4800 mm x 1450 mm. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/23255/mv-sinar-pajajaran-mengalami-benturan-dengan-tongkang-soekawati-207-di-alur-masuk-banjarmasin-kebocoran-terjadi-di-haluan-kapal-mv-sinar-pajajaran-collides-with-barge-soekawati-207-in-banjarmasin-entry-channel-bow-leakage-reported