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The Vietnam MRCC coordinated the medevac of a crew member of the 'Demter Leader', who was suffering from symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndrome, and transported him to Ho Chi Minh City for urgent medical treatment on Oct 30, 2026. At 9:20 a.m., the ship had issued a distress call enroute from Japan to Singapore south of Vietnam. A crew member had suddenly experienced persistent pain in the left side of his chest, accompanied by difficulty breathing and a headache. According to the medical assessment conducted by International SOS, the sailor was likely experiencing acute coronary syndrome (ACS), with a risk of myocardial infarction. His condition required an urgent evacuation to a hospital. As his condition temporarily worsened, he was given supplemental oxygen. The captain then requested the intervention of the Vietnamese authorities to arrange for his medevac. Upon receiving the alert, the MRCC activated rescue procedures, requested remote medical assistance, and guided the crew in performing initial first aid. Under the direction of the Vietnam Maritime and Inland Waterways Administration, the rescue vessel 'SAR 272', based in Phuoc Thang Ward, ô Chi Minh-City, was dispatched to the scene with two doctors on board. On Oct 31 at 3:21 the patient was disembarked at the Central Wharf in Phuoc Thang Ward and transferred to the hospital for emergency treatment. Report with photo: https://fr.vietnamplus.vn/operation-de-sauvetage-en-mer-un-marin-japonais-evacue-vers-ho-chi-minh-ville-post270541.vnp

The 'Wooyang Venus' was detained again in Newcastle, New South Wales, with one detainable defiency: 18201 - LABOUR CONDITIONS-CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - Fitness for duty - work and rest hours (no responsibility of RO). The ship was released again on Oct 31. The last detention was on Aug 9 in Gladstone, Queensland,also with one detainable defienciy for two days.

On Nov 1, a Russian convoy with the heavy loaded 'Anastasiia' and 'Ascalon' (IMO: 9198226) transited the Storebæelt enroute from Baltiysk, escorted by the Russian Baltic Fleet Steregushchiy-class corvette 'Stoykiy' and the Altay-class tanker 'Yelnya' (IMO: 6813095). Both cargo ships have a well-documented history of transporting Russian weapons and military equipment. The 'Ascalon' was previously involved in the "Syrian Express," while the 'Anastasiia' was tracked unloading military trucks in Tobruk, Libya, just last month. Danish and German patrol vessels and Coast Guard units, including the HDMS 'Nymfen' (IMO: 4537116) and the 'Bamberg' (IMO: 9830020) of the German Federal Police have been actively shadowing the convoy's every move out of the Baltic.The final destination wass unknown, but given their track record, a delivery to Africa or the Middle East was highly likely.

The 'Fu Zhi' was detained in Zhanjiang on Oct 29, 2026, with two detainable defiencies: 07114 - FIRE SAFETY - Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces (no responsibility of RO) 11112 - LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES - Launching arrangements for survival craft (no responsibility of RO). The ship was released again on Oct 30 and left the port enroute to Hong Kong, where it arrived on Oct 31.

On Nov 1, a Russian convoy with the heavy loaded 'Anastasiia' (IMO: 9349291) and 'Ascalon' (IMO: 9198226) transited the Storebæelt enroute from Baltiysk, escorted by the Russian Baltic Fleet Steregushchiy-class corvette 'Stoykiy' and the Altay-class tanker 'Yelnya' (IMO: 6813095). Both cargo ships have a well-documented history of transporting Russian weapons and military equipment. The 'Ascalon' was previously involved in the "Syrian Express," while the 'Anastasiia' was tracked unloading military trucks in Tobruk, Libya, just last month. Danish and German patrol vessels and Coast Guard units, including the HDMS 'Nymfen' (IMO: 4537116) and the 'Bamberg' (IMO: 9830020) of the German Federal Police have been actively shadowing the convoy's every move out of the Baltic.The final destination wass unknown, but given their track record, a delivery to Africa or the Middle East was highly likely.