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On Oct 27, 2026, the 'Blanda 2', with four crew members on board, requested assistance due to a mechanical breakdown about 14 nautical miles southeast of Blanes. The CCS Barcelona of Salvamento Marítimo deployed the SAR boat 'Salvamar Sirius', which took the fishing vessel in tow and safely pulled it to the port of Blanes.

The cargo vessel 'Fulbari', carrying 1,200 tonnes of coal lightered from the 'Yasa Jupiter', sank in the Pashur River after colliding with an oil tanker on the early monring of Oct 27, 2026. The 'Fulbari' was heading towards Mongla after loading coal from the bulk carrier, which was anchored at Hiron Point in Mongla Port. It had sailed from the Muara Pantai Offshore Coal Terminal on Oct 11 and moored off Mongla in pos. 22° 17' N 089° 35' E on Oct 23. The lighter vessel had reached the Sundari Kotha area of the Pashur channel, when the accident occurred. All nine crew members managed to swim to a nearby cargo vessel, and no casualties were reported. The Pashur channel remained completely safe, and vessel movements through the channel were continuing normally. The vessel's owners were taking steps to salvage the sunken cargo ship. Report with photo: https://www.bssnews.net/district/438930

The 'Folkestad' ran aground on oct 22, 2026, at around 1.45 p.m. in the small boat harbour at Breivikeidet. The ferry entered the harbour right next to the ferry quay outside Tromsø. It ended up almost completely on the shore, becoming firmly stuck. There were 32 passengers and a crew of five on board. No one was injured. The crew reported a technical failure beforehand. The police assisted as the lifeboat 'Klaveness Marine' evacuated the passengers from the ferry. At 5:20 p.m. all passengers had been brought safely ashore. The boat also attempted to pull the ferry off the shallows, but was unable to do so. A tug was expected to arrive shortly after 6:00 p.m. The crew was assessing how to get all the vehicles off the ferry once it has been pulled free. One option is to bring the vehicles ashore at Breivikeidet; another was to bring them to Tromsø. The crew was being questioned, and that the police were working to determine the cause of the grounding. All ferry services on the route were suspended. The designated reserve ferry 'Lauvstad' was called to operate from Svensby on the morning of Oct 23. The 'Folkestad' was refloated on the afternoon and left Breivikeidet at 10.15 p.m., headed to Ørndalen in northernmost Tromsø, where it berthed on Oct 23 at around 3 a.m. for repairs at Skattøra, which were expected to take two weeks. Reports with photos and video: https://www.nrk.no/tromsogfinnmark/fergen-havnet-i-smabathavna_-_-teknisk-svikt-1.18062126 https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/bomma-pa-fergekaia/s/80-95-182985

The 'Johanna Engelina' struck a breakwater in the Wadden Sea near Kornwerderzand on the early evening of Oct 26, 2026, and subsequently became stuck. The crew requested assistance, after which salvage company Rederij Noordgat from Terschelling arrived on the scene with the fast rescue boat 'Hurricane'. The ship was pulled free from the breakwater. Howeve, it then became apparent that more water was entering the vessel than initially thought. Pumps were immediately brought on board. Noordgat's second fast boat, the 'Skua', was also deployed and headed towards the ship with additional pumping equipment and support. Because the situation on board was deteriorating, the KNRM Harlingen was also alerted on behalf of the Coast Guard. The rescuers arrived quickly and assisted in locating the leak. Subsequently, an attempt was made to seal the leak as best as possible using an emergency solution. At that moment, there was a significant amount of water inside the ship. To minimise the risk of sinking, it was intentionally grounded with the assistance of the vessels involved. After working for several hours to seal the leak and pump out the ship, the course was set towards the port of Harlingen around 11:00 p.m. Rijkswaterstaat, with the patrol boat 'RWS 76', was also on site to monitor and provide support. Upon entering the harbor, the ship also received assistance from the 'BDS Supporter', a salvage vessel from Harlingen. The salvors assisted to safely move the ship with its own power into the Industrial Harbour and moor it at the quay at BDS on Oct 27 at 1 a.m. In the run of the day, the ship was taken ashore using the ship lift, so that the damage could be further investigated and the exact extent of the leak and other damage be determined. The extent of the damage was yet unknown. Report with photos: https://112fryslan.nl/schip-botst-op-strekdam-en-raakt-lek-hulpdiensten-in-actie/

The 'Christiane', carrying approximately 350 tons of rapeseed, suffered a failure of the rudder system near Reibersdorf on the morning of Oct 25, 2026. The crew carrier out a repair after a brief stop at anchor. However, at the Straubing lock, at river kilometer 2322, the 57-year-old Ukrainian captain noticed hydraulic oil leaking from the ship. Both the Straubing volunteer fire department and the relevant authorities were notified. The fire department deployed oil booms as a precaution. To limit further hazards, the ship was prohibited from sailing. An expert was called in to inspect the ship, but found no further oil leakage. Only a small amount of hydraulic oil had leaked. There was no water pollution or property damage. The water police of the Deggendorf traffic police inspectorate launched further investigations against the captain. The ship was allowed to continue its voyage at midday and arrived in Regensburg on Oct 26 at 5 p.m. UTC.

The 'Rich Sun' was detained again, this time in Yingkou on Oct 23, with three detainable defiencies: 10111 - SAFETY OF NAVIGATION - Charts (no responsibility of RO) 03108 - WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS - Ventilators, air pipes, casings (no responsibility of RO) 04116 - EMERGENCY SYSTEMS - Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations (no responsibility of RO). The ship was released again on Oct 25 and left the port enroute to Kushiro with an ETA as of Nov 2. The last detention was on Aug 8 in the port of Putian with three detainable defiencies for three days until Aug 11.

When the cruise ship 'Mein Schiff 3' (IMO: 9641730) embarked on a 20-day voyage to the Canary Islands from Bremerhaven on Oct 25 at around 5 p.m., with 2,428 guests and 922 crew members on board despite stormy weather conditions with wind gusts of 35 knots, assisted by tugs, the vessel ran into difficulties near the container terminal. Strong gusts of wind caught the 'Mein Schiff 3', making it impossible for the ship to maintain its course. While it still managed to pass the 'MSC Anne F' at the Strom Quay, though it was reported that it also suffered slight damage, short time later it allided with the 'MSC Victorine' (IMO: 946867), which was also berthed at the MSC Gate. The assistance tug 'Fairplay 91' (IMO 9932177) retreated in the last moment in the space between the two container ships, along with the tugs 'Svitzer Rota' (IMO (IMO 9760859) and 'VB Evolution' (IMO: 9691357), which was connected to the bow of the 'MSC Victorine', which was berthed at the MSC Gate in pos. 53° 35' N 008° 32' E. On the starboard side, the forward boat davits were torn off, and four lifeboats were destroyed. Their numbers were 1, 3, 5, and 7. Deck 5 and 6 as well as the bridge suffered damages too. A crack approximately ten meters long was torn into the hull of the container ship at the Strom Quay, and a cell guide was damaged at port side. Some containers also suffered damage. Following the impact, the 'Mein Schiff 3' returned to the Columbus Quay, where a thorough assessment of the damage to the cruise ship began. No one was injured in the accident. The cruise line has not yet disclosed the full extent of the damage. TUI Cruises stated that further information would be provided as soon as more definitive details were available. The Canary Islands cruise scheduled for Oct 25 to Nov 14 would not be able to take place, as the cruise ship no longer had a full complement of lifesaving equipment at its disposal. The vessel first had to undergo inspection and repairs, and subsequently receive clearance from both a classification society and the flag state. The destruction of the lifeboats was expected to present particular challenges. Both ships were banned from sailing. The Bremerhaven water police and the Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) have begun their investigation into the cause. The actual cruise was cancelled, and the cruise ship will have to enter a shipyard for permanent repairs. The passengers had to disembark the ship on Oct 26 until 6 p.m. The ship will have to enter a repair yard, and the shipping company must now order new rescue boats from the manufacturer. They will be built from fiberglass-reinforced plastic. The production, outfitting, and acceptance testing of each boat was expected to take one to two weeks in series production. Furthermore, the hull of the vessel has sustained significant damage. all of which must be repaired. The costs for this were expected to run into the millions. The police has launched an investigation against the captain. According to the current sailing plans, the 'Mein Schiff 3' was scheduled to begin its winter program in Kiel on Dec 2. This date was expected to be met. The ship could also be deployed with a reduced number of lifeboats following emergency repairs. However, in accordance with SOLAS regulations, the shipping company would then have to reduce the number of passengers on board. The 'MSC Anne F' was able to leave Bremerhaven on Oct 26 enroute to Haugesund with an ETA as of Oct 28. Report with photos and videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrRrbcEJYEc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OfDlo8tMUQ https://www.nordsee-zeitung.de/bremerhaven/mein-schiff-3-kracht-in-containerschiff-425817.html https://bnn.de/nachrichten/deutschland-und-welt/mein-schiff-3-soll-nach-unfall-in-die-werft https://www.mopo.de/hamburg/mein-schiff-3-rammt-containerschiff-reederei-trifft-schwere-entscheidung/5054504 https://www.moz.de/nachrichten/panorama/kreuzfahrt-ist-abgesagt-mein-schiff-3-muss-zur-reparatur-79611230.html https://www.tagesspiegel.de/gesellschaft/panorama/dpa-video-zeigt-unfall-in-bremerhavenkreuzfahrtschiff-mein-schiff-3-kollidierte-mit-containerschiffen--polizei-nennt-ursache-16200745.html https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/nach-kollision-reise-von-mein-schiff-3-abgesagt,meinschiff-110.html https://www.butenunbinnen.de/nachrichten/kreuzfahrtschiff-mein-schiff-drei-crash-lloyd-bremerhaven-100.html https://www.news5.de/news/news/read/43717 https://youtube.com/shorts/hP4LM2sqcBQ?si=_RfTeQs-JI2ZFeUK https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TXsdOEugkZI https://www.facebook.com/reel/1566601018604503

Four days after two blasts struck the 'Cape Dao' in the engine room and on the C-deck, enroute from Mina Saqr to India, about 4.6 kilometers off Musandam in the Gulf of Oman, the five Filipinos among its 28 crew members were back in the Philippines on Sep 27. They landed at Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Qatar Airways Flight QR928 on the evening. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), and the Manila International Airport Authority’s medical team handled their processing at the terminal, where the crew members received medical checks, welfare support, and special financial assistance. OWWA regional welfare offices continued to assist the five in their home communities and link them to welfare and reintegration programs based on their needs and eligibility. Their licensed manning agency arranged medical examinations, temporary lodging, and onward travel for the crew members before they headed back to their families. The UK Maritime Trade Operations center had reported the ship burning and adrift after all crew members had been evacuated, and initially listed two casualties. The only confirmed death was an Indian national. The Forward Seamen’s Union of India identified him as Suraj Yadav, a wiper from Deoria in Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile the ship was abandoned and adrift, much down by the stern and with burnt out superstructure. It sank on Oct 14 after an unsuccessful salvage attempt, being the second cargo ship to go down in the Strait of Hormuz on this day, besides the container m/v 'GFS Pride' and the third vessel to have sunk since the US-Iran war began on Feb 28, according to an analysis of IMO casualty data. The vessel has been declared a total loss. Report with photo: https://theglobalfilipinomagazine.com/five-filipino-crew-members-of-bulk-carrier-attacked-off-oman-arrive-home/

On Oct 25, 2026, a fire broke out in the accomodation area the 'Gustavo U' in the Port of Buenos Aires. The flames on the bunker tanker were already almost completely extinguished when firefighters of the Argentine Coast Guard arrived. Two people suffered burns and were taken to medical centers. One remained hospitalised and on a respirator, with burns to his upper extremities. Investigations were underway to determine the cause of the fire and the amount of damage caused. Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0v-5xP_3c4I

At least four passengers were injured when the storm Boelo hit the 'Color Hybrid' on Oct 26, 2026, between Sandefjord and Strømstad, and three strong waves hit the ferry unexpectedly, causing it to tilt. Things shattered and flew across the floor, several passengers fell, and some suffered cuts and allegedly fractures. The ferry had left Sandefjord at 10 a.m., and around 15 minutes after departure, passengers were told that they could encounter waves of up to four meters. At around 10.45 a.m. the strongest waves hit. Over the loudspeaker, doctors and orthopedists were called for. When the ferry arrived in Strømstad, several ambulances were waiting at the quay. According to the ferry company, no one was seriously injured, whiles some of the furnishings on board were damaged. As a result of the storm, several of Color Line's ferry departures were cancelled. Report with video: https://www.ta.no/fire-bekreftet-skadd-trodde-vi-skulle-velte/s/80-50-62247

The 'Oasis of the Seas' departed from Cape Liberty, New Jersey, on Oct 18 for a seven-night cruise to Florida and the Bahamas with more than 5000 passengers on board. Severe stormy weather off the US East Coast turned that itinerary upside down just before departure. After consulting with its own meteorologists, the shipping company diverted the course to Halifax, in the province of Nova Scotia. Some passengers only heard about the route change a few hours before boarding. As a result, those who had already traveled to the port were left at a cold destination wearing only light summer clothing. The ship remained docked in Halifax for 24 hours. After a trip along the Canadian coast, another three full days at sea followed. The ship docked in New Jersey again on Oct 25 as planned. Royal Caribbean handed out pocket money for on board. That amount ranged from 200 to 600 dollars per cabin. Unused credit was being paid out, and affected passengers received a 50 % discount voucher for a future trip. All canceled excursions in the Bahamas were refunded immediately.

The 'HK Tug' was subject to an incident of armed robbery again, while being underway with the barge 'LKH 2882' in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme in the Singapore Strait in pos. 1° 14.42' N 104° 0.97' E on Oct 17, 2026, at 3.23 p.m. The towed barge was boarded by six unarmed perpetrators. While the crew was not injured, scrap metals were stolen from the barge. The last robberies were by five perpetratos about 3.8 nautical miles from Pulau Nongsa, in pos. 01° 15'64 N 104° 6'19 E, in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore on Jan 16, 2026, at 1.35 a.m., and by 18 perpetratos on Dec 25, 2025, at 1.30 p.m. and at 3.10 p.m., while being underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme of the Singapore Strait in pos. 01° 12'38 N 103° 54'88 E.

The 'San Diego' was detained in Shanghai on Oct 26, 2026, with three detainable defiencies: 06104 - CARGO OPERATIONS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT - Lashing material (no responsibility of RO) 07109 - FIRE SAFETY - Fixed fire extinguishing installation (no responsibility of RO) 07115 - FIRE SAFETY - Fire-dampers (no responsibility of RO).

On Oct 25, 2026, the 'Seahorse', with 16 people on board and carrying a cargo of timber, got in trouble, after leaving Beirut enroute to the port of Sidon to unload. The ship lost its stability due to water ingress, causing it to list to port side and its draft to increase to nine meters—exceeding the eight-meter depth of the port basin. Tugs were deployed to assist. As the vessel became increasingly instable, seven crew members jumped into the sea. They were sequently rescued by the Civil Defense teams. Nine people remained on board the vessel, which was located approximately one kilometer from the port of Beirut. After over 24 hours, the vessel has managed to enter the Port of Beirut on Oct 26 with towing assistance of two tugs. However, a concerning list towards the pier has been observed.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the report on its investigation into the breakaway of the tank barge ' MPC 1056', loaded with ethanol, on the Ohio River near Evansville, Indiana, on March 19, 2025, The barge, which had been moored at an Evansville Marine Service fleet at Ohio River Mile 795.5, broke free around 7 p.m. and drifted downriver, allidind with docks at a pair of marinas near Mile 797. The total damage to the docks was estimated at $900,000. No damage was reported to the barge. The tug 'Nashville' had delivered the 'MPC 1056' and another tank barge, the 'MPC 637', to the fleeting area around 2:15 p.m. The 'Brantley B' was assigned tasked with securing the two barges in the fleet. Crew members secured the 'MPC 637' with wires to the shore, and they moored the 'MPC 1056' to the 'MPC 637' with two winch wires. The headline was a five-part breast wire, while the sternline was a four-part breast wire, a one-inch Gorilla Super strand with a normal (tested) breaking strength of 93,651 pounds. The wires were run from winches forward and aft on the 'MPC 1056' and secured to bitts on the 'MPC 637' and cleats on the 'MPC 1056'. According to the NTSB, that mooring arrangement complied with Evansville Marine Service’s normal and high-water conditions. By 3:25 p.m. on March 19, the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of western Kentucky and southwest Indiana, including Evansville. The forecast included damaging winds, a tornado watch, and a wind advisory. Between 3:20 p.m. and 4:40 p.m., the crew aboard the 'Brantley B' responded to another barge in the fleet which had its starboard face wire break due to wind and waves. A weather station at the Evansville Regional Airport, about ten miles northeast of the fleeting area, measured winds in the 18-25 mph range, with gusts above 38 mph, at 4 p.m. Around 6 p.m., winds shifted to the southwest and were accompanied by heavy precipitation. The 'MPC 1056' and 'MPC 637' remained moored at the fleeting area at the end of the watch of the 'Brantley B' captain at 6 p.m., when he turned over with the next crew, a captain and deckhand. About an hour later, though, the owner of Nu Plaza Yacht Club, located at Ohio River Mile 797.3, saw the barge contact the docks at his marina. Around 7:30 p.m., a private citizen radioed the 'Brantley B' to report the breakaway barge near the yacht club. Once on scene, the crew of the 'Brantley B' identified the barge as the 'MPC 1056' and found that the headline had parted, and the sternline was hanging over the side of the barge. Within about 40 minutes, the crew again secured the 'MPC 1056' to the 'MPC 637'. At about 9:30 p.m., officials from Evansville Marine Service reported the incident to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley. While surveying the damage at the Nu Plaza Yacht Club, the Coast Guard also identified damage to the gangway dock of the Evansville Boat and Ski Club. According to the NTSB, the probable cause for the breakaway and subsequent damage at the two marinas were the severe weather and strong currents acting on the moored barge, which exceeded the holding capacity of its mooring arrangement. The NTSB advised barge fleet operators to identify failure modes of mooring arrangements and implement controls, such as more frequent inspections and additional lines. Report with photo: https://www.workboat.com/ntsb-releases-report-on-2025-ohio-river-barge-breakaway

The Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema traveled to Port-Gentil on Oct 26 in order to be closely involved in the search operations for the four missing workers of the 'Prospetor 5' and to offer support to the families of the missing, as well as to the survivors. He interrupted a private visit to Spain to urgently meet with the survivors and the families of the missing. Currently, 100 survivors have been evacuated from Mayumba to Port-Gentil. Some of them were injured and being treated in a Port-Gentil hospital. Ten other workers were still in Mayumba. The French Embassy in Gabon and São Tomé and Príncipe offered its condolences to the families of the missing workers, while also expressing its support for the survivors being cared for in Port-Gentil. The Gabonese leader met with the families of the five missing. Among them are three Gabonese, one Croatian, and one Indian. Gabon requested assistance from the Congolese navy to join the SAR operation, which Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso immediately accepted. The Gabonese government has mobilised all available resources to find the missing. An investigation has been launched by the Ministry of Petroleum to shed light on the incident and determine responsibility for the accident. The rig had 280 tons of diesel fuel in the tanks, when it sank. No release of harmful substances was observed so far.

The 'Myra', with 21 crew members on board, enroute from Ust-Luga to Port Said with an ETA as of Nov 7, issued an Inmarsat-C distress alert approximately 270–290 nautical miles west of Northern Ireland and the Outer Hebrides in pos. 56°18' N, 015°25' W on Oct 24, 2026, at 2.06 p.m. UTC, while sailing around 350 nautical miles off the Isle of Mull. The tanker maintained a speed of nine knots despite extreme sea conditions with 8.8 metres swell and gusts of 70 knots. The UK Coastguard coordination continued, as nearby traffic monitored the vessel. All vessels in the vicinity able to assist were requested to contact UK Coastguard immediately. The Royal Air Force deployed a P8 Poseidon Submarine Hunter to the vessel. Possibly the HM 'Coastguard S92' was also to be tasked. The RAF aircraft established contact with the 'Myra', and the crew reported that the distress signal had activated as they left an area of large swells. Following an assessment, the vessel continued its passage. The tanker has since entered Irish waters. The Irish Coast Guard dispatched its Beechcraft aircraft also on the morning of oct 25, made contact with the vessel and took images. It, too, was told that the emergency broadcast had been a false alarm and that there were no problems onboard. The Irish Coast Guard continues to provide support to the UK Coastguard and continued to monitor the vessel’s onward track. The distress alert from the 'Myra' was no longer active on Inmarsat and the tanker sailing south at a speed of 9 knots on Oct 25. Ukrainian intelligence linked the 'Myra' to Fractal Marine DMCC, a company registered in the United Arab Emirates, one of the three largest international operators transporting Russian oil and petroleum products, alongside Radiating World Shipping Services and Gatik Ship Management in 2023. Britain sanctioned Fractal Marine DMCC in February 2024 for activity in Russia’s energy sector. The company operated a fleet of 28 tankers, acting as an intermediary between shipowners and charterers. After sanctions were imposed, management of the vessels was transferred to other affiliated entities. The IMO listed its flag as 'Cameroon False', indicating a suspected fraudulent use of the Cameroonian flag. In the Ukrainian intelligence database, the vessel’s current flag was listed as unknown. The registered owner of the tanker was the Fleet Armada Pvt Ltd. Recently, the 'Myra' has been used to export Russian oil and petroleum products to third countries, while the G7 and EU oil embargoes and the price cap on Russian crude were in effect. The 'Myra' has repeatedly called at the Russian ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk and has also visited ports in Turkey, Brazil, Senegal, Estonia, and Denmark. Inrecorded instances the vessel switched off its AIS system. The tanker was under sanctions from six jurisdictions. The United States sanctioned it on July 30, 2025, followed by the European Union on Oct. 24, 2025, and Switzerland and Ukraine on Dec. 13, 2025. The United Kingdom added the vessel to its sanctions list on Feb. 24, 2026, and Canada followed on March 25. The 'Myra' was part of a shipping network controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani, a former secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader. The network generates billions of dollars in revenue from oil trading and takes steps to conceal its links to Russia, Iran, and the Shamkhani family. Among the companies Ukrainian intelligence linked to the 'Myra' were the BPT Shipping Co. LLC., the Fractal Marine DMCC, the Wanta Shipping LLC-FZ, and The Zulu Ships Management and Operation — Sole Proprietorship LLC, all registered in the United Arab Emirates. https://www.aol.co.uk/articles/raf-scrambled-sanctioned-russian-linked-215655000.html

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While the 'HK Tug 8' towed the barge 'LKH 2882', the latter was boarded twice by on the whole 18 perpetratos on Dec 25 at 1.30 p.m. and at 3.10 p.m., while being underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme of the Singapore Strait in pos. 01° 12'38 N 103° 54'88 E. The crew members were not injured, but some scrap metals were stolen.

While the vessel was still listing, the 'Seahorse' was moved to the Port of Beirut to offload the cargo and thus stabilise the ship. After the list occurred, it was thought that the cargo had shifted on the vessel. When the authorities contacted the captain, he said the situation was under control and that they did not require assistance. Later reports said the ship had possibly grounded as it was approaching Sidon. When the list increased, seven crew members panicked and chose to jump into the water. The captain called for assistance, and the seven men were rescued. The authorities meanwhile came to tge conclusion that the vessel had malfunctioned and the crew had failed to detect a water ingress, primarily in cargo hold no. 5. When they boarded the vessel, they reported it was nearly impossible to walk due to the angles, and they detected 3.5 to 4 metres of water in the hold. An emergency pumping operation commenced, and they were able to lower the water level to between 50 and 60 centimetres. Following the salvage, the crew members returned on board, with the exception of one injured sailor, who was taken to the hospital. Civil Defense and army teams assisted in pumping out the water that had caused the vessel to become unstable, in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces and the JRCC, which was inaugurated on Oct. 2, 2025, at the Beirut Naval Base. The authorities did not indicate what had malfunctioned on the vessel. The ship, however, had a long history of deficiencies reported during port state inspections going back to 2013. It had listed deficiencies on its last six inspections dating back to December 2025. Reports with photos and video: https://maritime-executive.com/article/seven-panicked-crew-jump-from-listing-cargo-ship-off-lebanon https://de.nachrichten.yahoo.com/sieben-besatzungsmitglieder-%C3%BC-bord-frachter-093046819.html https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1552124/civil-defense-escorts-a-drifting-ship-between-saida-and-beirut.html