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India’s Shipping Minister has confirmed an attacks on the 'Arzanah', an ADNOC-managed, Liberia-flagged VLCC, on Oct 29, 2026. The tanker was targeted in a projectile attack. All seafarers on board were reported safe. Also the LNG tanker 'Al Mayeda' was attacked in the Persian Gulf, as well as the Suezmax tanker 'Riti' (IMO: 9249075). The Suezmax tanker 'Louise 1' (IMO: 9290323), was damaged by manually-emplaced limpet mines. The product tanker 'Stone' (IMO: 9380362) was intercepted by the IRGC Navy and allowed to reverse course without being damaged.

The 'Mein Schiff 3' was facing extensive repairs and was towed to the Lloyd Yard in Bremerhaven on the afternoon Nov 1. A particular challenge was the procurement of the damaged lifeboats; at least three new units were required, and these could not simply be replaced on short notice. The task of manufacturing them has been entrusted to the Fassmer shipyard in Berne. The company was already intimately familiar with the vessel, having produced the original lifeboats and tender boats for the 'Mein Schiff 3'. As these are custom-made, specialised units, there were no suitable replacements in stock. The required boats must be manufactured from scratch and subsequently undergo official regulatory inspection and approval. Current estimates suggested that the production and delivery of the new lifeboats could take approximately six to eight weeks. However, a definitive delivery date from Fassmer has not yet been established. The actual duration depended on how quickly production could be organised. Fassmer was exploring ways to adjust existing manufacturing processes to complete the order as rapidly as possible. In addition to production, technical testing and safety certifications were required. Ultimately, the boats must meet all international standards before they can be put back into service on board. If the estimated production time of six to eight weeks proves accurate, the delivery of the new lifeboats could extend into December 2026. Whether the 'Mein Schiff 3' would truly need to remain out of service for that long, however, remained to be seen. A temporary return with a reduced number of passengers could be a possibility, provided that the remaining life-saving equipment and all safety regulations allowed for it. The 'MSC Victorine' was repaired directly at the Strom Quay and had been turned around for this purpose with the damaged port side towards the quayside for better access. Repairs were completed on the foremidday of Nov 1, and the ship left Bremerhaven enroute to Antwerp with an ETA as of Nov 4. Photos: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/4035480?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/4035479?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/4035478?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

On the morning of Oct 29, the 'Hebrides', serving on the route Uig - Tarbert - Lochmaddy, suffered a technical issue with the starboard side main engine, which required further investigations. As a consequence, the scheduled 09:40 a.m. sailing, departing from Uig, was delayed. Engineers have identified the issue and started repairs, which were expected to take approximately one hour to be completed. On Oct 30 another technical issue required further investigation, so that there was a delay to the 09:40 a.m. sailing from Uig, which finally departed at 10:00 a.m. The ferry also departed Uig with a delay at 3:11 p.m., one hour and 11 mins late.

The Lloyd Yard has been awarded the contract to repair the 'Mein Schiff 3'. The cruise ship was expected to arrive at the shipyard in Bremerhaven on Nov 1. The Maritime Safety Authority has granted the necessary permit. The final confirmation from the Rönner Group, which included the Lloyd Yard, was still pending. However, the group had already expressed interest in the repair work. The 'MSC Victorine', which was also severely damaged in the allision, will not be going to a shipyard, but will be repaired directly at the Strom Quay and has been turned around for this purpose with the damaged port side towards the quayside for better access. Repairs were completed on the foremidday of Nov 1, and the ship left Bremerhaven enroute to Antwerp with an ETA as of Nov 4.

On the morning of Oct 31, the Port Authority of Chania was informed of a work accident of a 27-year-old assistant aboard the 'Elyros'. He was injured at his right hand, while performing work inside the ship. The man was initially provided with first aid by the Chief and members of the crew and then transported by a private vehicle to the General Prefectural Hospital of Chania Agios Georgios for further medical treatment. A preliminary investigation wasconducted by the Central Port Authority of Chania.