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The Isle of Man Ship Registry has confirmed there will be no investigation into the death of Captain Mariusz Gladkiewicz, who was a longstanding Master of the 'Whitchallenger', on Oct 16, 2026. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) had listed the death of the man, who fell aboard the tanker, while it was docked in Southampton. The incident was listed as being at the preliminary assessment stage, but the Ship Registry has now confirmed no further investigation would take place after the death was attributed to natural causes. Local paramedics and the Coastguard had attended the vessel, and Gladkiewicz was subsequently confirmed deceased. The death has been confirmed as having occurred due to natural causes and therefore, the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) would not be conducting a marine casualty investigation.

The 'NG Worker' encountered a technical problem with a ballast tank, which was to be repaired at the Damen Shiprepair in Brest, where it arrived on Nov 6, 2026, enroute rom Bilbao. It was received at repair berth number 1 by the Blue Water Shipping agency. Having already been in Brest in September for a crew change, it would actually have to wait a few days until dry dock number two was vacated by the LPG supply vessel 'Gas Vitality', which was undergoing its scheduled maintenance there. Report with photo: https://www.letelegramme.fr/finistere/brest-29200/port-de-commerce/en-raison-dun-probleme-sur-une-citerne-de-ballast-le-navire-de-travaux-off-shore-ng-worker-de-retour-a-brest-7154619.php

The 'MSC Seascape' broke free from its dock at the private island in Ocean Cay as high winds cause mooring lines to snap on May 31, 2025. The ship had left the port of Miami on May 29 for a Bahamian weekend cruise to Nassau on May 30-31, bound to the Ocean Cay Marine Reserve. At around 3 p.m., heavy winds on their starboard side caused too much pressure, which exceeded the holding capacity of the mooring lines. As passengers were heading back to the ship for safety amid and to get out of the wind and rain, the main bow lines began to snap, leaving the ship's bow to go adrift. Immediately the alarm was raised, and the crew sprang into action to secure the ship and hold the passengers back from boarding, as the ship unexpectedly pulled away from the dock. The gangway fell into the water. Due to the fast-acting crew, there were only minor injuries, and the crew managed the emergency flawlessly as trained. Ocean Cay was the second and final stop on the 3-night getaway sailing to the Bahamas, with the cruise ship returning to Miami on the morning of June 1. Report with photos and video: https://www.cruisehive.com/msc-seascape-breaks-from-moorings-private-island/176069

The 'Amir Bey' was detained on Oct 22, 2026, in Zarzis with 32 deficiencies, six of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Life saving appliances - Rescue boats Not ready for use 2) Life saving appliances - Lifeboat inventory Not ready for use 3) Safety of navigation - Voyage data recorder Not as required 4) Safety of navigation - Radar Inoperative 5) Radio communications - Satellite EPIRB Missing equipment 6) Emergency system - Emergency fire pump and its pipes Insufficient pressure The vessel was released again on Oct 27 and permitted a voyage to Tartous. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C5sDgpAmf/

On Nov 5, 2026, the 'Alyssum' suffered a sudden failure of its main engines off the coast of the city of El Alamein, leaving it adrift and needing assistance. and the Suez Canal Authority responded following a request for assistance from the shipping agency "Sphinx." The tug 'Mohamed Bashir' successfully towed the tanker over a distance of 180 miles safely to the Port Said anchorage area on Nov 2, 2026, where it was moored in pos. 31° 34' N 032° 14' E on Nov 9, and necessary maintenance and repairs were to be performed. The tanker was recently sanctioned by UK and US authorities. Report with photo: https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/suez-canal-authority-salvages-sanctioned-tanker-in-egyptian-waters-90511?fbclid=Iwb21leAVe9PZjbGNrBV707mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEf9dO4C2p0V-QasXbH7UPlyu7l0qdjWOxtVWHY-PYwMPmzlOoDpmeEYGo8qMM_aem_-X0aS_w-ID4gtX4qZrAabw

The 'Bastø VI' ran aground just outside the ferry terminal in Horten, enroute from Moss to Horten, on Nov 6, 2026, at 11.39 a.m. The passengers were asked to go down to the car deck to move the cars to the rear and change the center of gravity of the ferry. At 12.03 p.m. the ship was freed again and docked in Horten. At 12:51 p.m., it was cleared of all 148 passengers and vehicles. The vessel itself has been moved to a deep-water quay. Traffic from the ferry terminal was operating normally again. A formal case regarding the incident is being opened. The cause of the grounding was to be investigated. Underwater inspections were also required to determine whether the ferry had sustained any damage. The ferry connection between Moss and Horten is the busiest in Norway. Report with photos: https://www.nrk.no/ostfold/bastoferga-pa-grunn-utenfor-horten-1.18075671

On Nov 6, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m. the 'Federal Beaufort' (IMO: 9697818) was in allision with the 'Hinch Spirit' in Montreal at Section 35 upon arriving at the port from downstream. It struck the ' Hinch Spirit', which was stationary and moored alongside at Section 35 while receiving bunkers. The 'Hinch Spirit' sustained damage to her port quarter and starboard side, while the 'Federal Beaufort' sustained damage to her bow. No injuries have been reported. Both vessels were moored alongside, awaiting divers and an investigation by Transport Canada. The 'Federal Beaufort' left the port again on Nov 8 enroute to Portage, USA, with an ETA as of Nov 12.

The 'Danstar' had to anchor in the Los Lagos Region for safety reasons and will arrive in the regional capital this week to enter the ASMAR shipyards. Adverse weather conditions along the southern shipping routes forced the cargo ship to make an emergency technical stop in Puerto Montt, temporarily postponing its voyage to the Magallanes Region. The maneuver was strictly due to nautical safety concerns given the bad weather prevailing in the Los Lagos Region. The 'Danstar' was to resume its southward journey to dock in the regional capital sometime this week. The operational schedule remained unchanged. Upon entering Magallanes waters, the vessel will be taken to the ASMAR Magallanes shipyard to undergo outfitting and technical inspection. The shipyard work will prepare the vessel for its final departure to Port Stanley, scheduled for December. This extra time will help mitigate the delay caused by the storm and facilitate the completion of customs and financial procedures.

Severely decomposed human remains have been discovered on board the ' Wine Trader' on Nov 7. The discovery was made during an inspection of the wreck, which was being assessed for repairs at the port of Varna. DNA tests have been ordered by the Bulgarian prosecution to identify the victims. The condition of the human remains made it impossible to determine the number of bodies with certainty, but it was very likely that the remains belonged to six people. When the tanker was attacked near the port of Sulina, on Oct 15, there were 12 crew members on board. Five sailors were rescued, while seven others went missing following the attack. The ship arrived in early November in the port of Varna for repairs. An investigation was also underway in Romania. Report with photo: https://lemarin.ouest-france.fr/defense/lors-de-reparations-en-bulgarie-des-restes-humains-retrouves-sur-un-navire-de-commerce-frappe-par-un-drone-en-mer-noire-2ab26324-dabe-11f1-a45f-49114163a350

While the 'MSC Poesia' remained detained in Miami as of Nov 9, new questions were emerging surrounding the arrest, after reports suggested that a potential environmental compliance issue involving a so-called “magic pipe” - an unauthorised piping or hose arrangement designed to bypass a vessel’s pollution-prevention equipment - may have played a role in the vessel’s recent troubles. The allegations involving the possible improper handling of wastewater aboard the vessel were drawing additional attention to the circumstances surrounding the Coast Guard’s intervention. Such arrangements can potentially allow contaminated wastewater, including oily bilge water, to be discharged without passing through the required filtration, treatment, or monitoring systems. International maritime regulations, including the MARPOL Convention, establish strict requirements governing the handling and discharge of pollutants at sea. When violations are substantiated, consequences can include substantial financial penalties, criminal investigations, and additional regulatory oversight. At this stage, the reported connection between the 'MSC Poesia' and a possible unauthorised discharge arrangement should not be interpreted as proof that the vessel or its operators have violated environmental regulations. The precise findings of the investigation, whether any formal charges will follow, and the ultimate regulatory outcome remained to be established. The cancellation has created significant frustration for passengers whose vacations were abruptly disrupted. Although refunds and future cruise credits can address certain costs, they do not necessarily compensate passengers for the inconvenience, lost vacation time, or additional expenses associated with such an unexpected cancellation.

The 'Isabelle' arrived in Mobile on the morning of Nov 7, 2026, to take the SS 'United States' out of Mobile Bay on Nov 9, 2026, bound for the site where the passenger ship will be sunk as an artificial reef. On Nov 9 at around 9 a.m. the convoy with four escorting USCG boats was underway in the Mobile Bay with a speed of about 5.5 knots towards the scuttle site. Video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CDEtW6d3L/

The 'Banque Populaire 9' of skipper Armel Le Cléac'h's capsized during the Route du Rhum race on Nov 4, 2026. At the time of the accident, Armel Le Cléac'h was in second place and sailing 550 nautical miles northwest of the Azores. The skipper had been rescued by a Panama flagged cargo ship after a ten-hour wait. Since then, Team Banque Populaire has been working on a recovery plan. The operation was proving difficult due to the logistical challenges and the significant distance of the area from the coast. A vessel was chartered to retrieve the maxi-trimaran off the Azores, the team announced on Nov 7. Once this operation is completed, the teams on site would attempt to right the trimaran, which was measuring 32 meters long by 23 meters wide, emphasized Erwan Steff. If this maneuver was successful, the multihull was to be towed in an uprighted position. Otherwise, it would have to be towed upside down, a method that risked worsening the damage to the maxi-trimaran. Finally, once the boat was in a port, a cargo ship was to be found to load it onto with the aim of bringing it back to Lorient as quickly as possible, repairing it so it can sail again. Report with photos and video: https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/bretagne/ille-et-vilaine/saint-malo/route-du-rhum-ce-n-est-pas-une-mince-affaire-c-est-un-grand-bateau-apres-l-impressionnant-sauvetage-d-armel-le-cleac-h-son-maxi-trimaran-bientot-remorque-3446175.html

A fire broke out on the 'Silja Europa', docked on Marconi St. in Rotterdam, on the morning of Nov 6, 2026, inside a container filled with washing machines on deck 3. Although emergency services responded in large numbers of police units, fire engines, and ambulances, the situation was quickly brought under control, and no one was injured. The automatic fire-suppression system on board the ship activated to combat the blaze, which immediately resulted in a significant amount of smoke. The fire department was able to bring the fire under control quickly. The smoke did not reach the residents' cabins. Consequently, the ship was not evacuated; those on board were able to remain in their own cabins. The fire department remained on site to ventilate the ship. The vessel was currently serving as temporary accommodation for asylum seekers. Since the summer of 2023, Rotterdam has served as the home port for this ship, which houses at least 2,000 individuals with legal residency status. Reports with photos: https://www.ad.nl/112-nieuws-rotterdam/kleine-brand-op-opvangschip-silja-europa-in-rotterdam-snel-onder-controle~a57e75c4/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F https://www.dehavenloods.nl/nieuws/politie/68969/brand-op-cruiseschip-aan-marconistraat-in-rotterdam

On Nov 6, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m. the 'Federal Beaufort' was in allision with the 'Hinch Spirit' (IMO: 9508940) in Montreal at Section 35 upon arriving at the port from downstream. It struck the ' Hinch Spirit', which was stationary and moored alongside at Section 35 while receiving bunkers. The 'Hinch Spirit' sustained damage to her port quarter and starboard side, while the 'Federal Beaufort' sustained damage to her bow. No injuries have been reported. Both vessels were moored alongside, awaiting divers and an investigation by Transport Canada. The 'Federal Beaufort' left the port again on Nov 8 enroute to Portage, USA, with an ETA as of Nov 12.

On Nov 8, 2026, at around 7 p.m. the 'Le Vicomté- FC.735033' (ex 'L'Avenir' 2025) caught fire at the entrance to the port of Dieppe. The trawler, belonging to the Dieppe-based fishing company Favrou, part of the Coq Marée fish processing group, was at the entrance to the port of Dieppe. Eight SNSM volunteers from the Ango district boarded the lifeboat 'Notre-Dame de Bonsecours' and went to the scene. The fire, which broke out between the control panel and the exhaust pipe, was brought under control on site. Report with photo: https://lemarin.ouest-france.fr/peche/quatre-marins-secourus-suite-a-un-depart-de-feu-sur-un-chalutier-a-lentree-du-port-de-dieppe-9d4be3a8-dc42-11f1-81f5-8e32b0872d76

The 'MSC Seascape' returned to the Port of Galveston on the morning of Nov 9, 2026, just hours after departing yesterday on a scheduled 7-night Western Caribbean cruise. Police and crime scene investigators boarded the ship, once it was back in port. The FBI responded to a suspected homicide that happened on the ship. An FBI maritime liaison agent from the Texas City Resident Agency coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the Port of Galveston Police Department, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the cruise line on the incident. The ship was scheduled to visit Costa Maya, Roatán, and Cozumel before returning to Galveston on Nov 15. It was unclear whether the situation would affect the remainder of the sailing.

The 'Maya Theresa' was detained on Nov 3, 2026, in Antwerp with 13 deficiencies, five of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Life saving appliances - Lifeboats Not properly maintained 2) Fire safety - Remote Means of control (Machinery spaces) Inoperative 3) Pollution Prevention - Oil filtering equipment Not as required 4) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Bilge pumping arrangements Not as required 5) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Nov 6 and left the port on Nov 7 enroute to Le Havre with an ETA as of Nov 8. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18mrp3Nh4d/

On Nov 7, the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas deployed the 'Salvamar Polimnia', which rescued 133 people from an inflatable boat. The migrants were disembarked in Arrecife. The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife coordinated the assistance for five cayucos. The first two, carrying 44 and 68 people respectively, were disembarked at the port of La Estaca, while the other three—carrying 67, 106, and 164 people—were disembarked at the port of La Restinga. The Guardia Civil deployed the patrol vessel 'Río Guadiator', the 'Guardamar Urania' and the ' Salvamar Mizar'. All took part in these five operations.

While they were only about ten minutes from their lobster traps on the morning of Nov 9, 2026, near Terre-Noir in Miquelon, the 'Molipa' suffered an engine failure at 7:30 a.m. The SNSM boat 'Jaro 2-SNS 160' from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon set sail at 8:00 a.m. By 8:40 a.m., it took the fishing vessel in tow and brought it back to port without incident in rather favourable weather conditions. Report with photo: https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/saintpierremiquelon/panne-de-moteur-au-large-de-miquelon-la-snsm-remorque-un-navire-de-peche-1756113.html

The 'Caledonian Isle', serving on the route Ardrossan - Brodick, suffered a technical issue, which required further investigations, on the foremidday of Nov 5. As a consequence, all sailings operated by the ferry from the 11:30 a.m. departure from Troon were liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice, until repairs were completed.