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On Oct 24, 2026, the Boreal Sjø AS informed that the 'Jernøy', serving as a reserve ferry on the NEX route 23-731, would not be carrying cargo until further notice due to technical issues. This applied until new information was received.

Due to a power cut affecting the 'Lochinvar', serving on the route Lochaline - Fishnish, on Oct 26, the following sailings were cancelled: Departure Lochaline 07:00 a.m., 07:50 a.m. Departure Fishnish 07:25 a.m., 08:15 a.m.

Three cayucos were assisted to El Hierro with 170, 43, and 150 people on board on Oct 23 by the 'Salvamar Navia', 'Salvamar Diphda and 'Guardamar Polimnia'. Another boat arrived at port in La Restinga by its own means with 205 people on board. The SAR helicopter Helimer 202 has participated in the rescue operations. On the night of Oct 24, three more cayucos were located in the vicinity of La Restinga. The 'Salvamar Navia' and 'Salvamar Diphda' escorted the boats to the port. They had 78, 102, and 72 people on board respectively. The 'Salvamar Navia' was again mobilised by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife on the morning of Oct 26, to assist a cayuco off the port of La Restinga. The boat was escorted to the port, where a total of 59 people, among them three women and four minors, safely disembarked. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2113924530981023830 https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2113674533299261523

On Oct 25, at noon today, the Port Authority of Patmos was informed that the 'Dodekanisos Pride', while operating a scheduled route from Patmos to Agios Kirikos, Fournous and Pythagorio, suffered a malfunction of the port side main engine. The ship returned to the port of Skala Patmos, where it safely disembarked the 79 passengers. The Port Authority of Patmos prohibited the departure of the ferry, until the damage was repaired and a certificate of class maintenance was presented by the classification society that monitors it. The passengers were forwarded to their destination with the company's care.

The ' Alma Any' started taking on water west of Dunmore East and was escorted safely back to the harbour on Oct 21, 2026, following an early morning callout involving three emergency services. The Dunmore East RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew were paged at 5.05 a.m. and launched its Shannon class all weather lifeboat, the 'William and Agnes Wray', which escorted the trawler safely back into Dunmore East Harbour. Once the vessel was alongside, pumps were deployed by the lifeboat crew, Dunmore East Coast Guard Unit and Dunmore East Fire Service to tackle the flooding and bring the situation under control.

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arrived Chittagong Anchorage 25.10.26

On the night of Oct 4, 2026, the foremast of the 'American Courage' was damaged, while proceeding on the on the Cuyahoga River, in a collision with the Columbus Road Bridge in Cleveland, Ohio. The bulk carrier was proceeding astern under the bridge, when the operator lowered the vertical lift bridge prematurely. The road deck was lowered onto the bow of the bulk carrier. , was lowered prematurely by the operator during the passage of the ship. The local authorities did not disclose if the bridge had suffered any significant damage. The Coast Guard was alerted and has launched an investigation into the incident. There were no reports of a pollution. Photo and video: https://www.reddit.com/r/GreatLakesShipping/comments/1wykrdm/american_courage_damage_in_cleveland_october_5/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1SqRetmjDU/

Three cayucos were assisted to El Hierro with 170, 43, and 150 people on board on Oct 23 by the 'Salvamar Navia', 'Salvamar Diphda and 'Guardamar Polimnia'. Another boat arrived at port in La Restinga by its own means with 205 people on board. The SAR helicopter Helimer 202 has participated in the rescue operations. On the night of Oct 24, three more cayucos were located in the vicinity of La Restinga. The 'Salvamar Navia' and 'Salvamar Diphda' escorted the boats to the port. They had 78, 102, and 72 people on board respectively. The 'Salvamar Navia' was again mobilised by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife on the morning of Oct 26, to assist a cayuco off the port of La Restinga. The boat was escorted to the port, where a total of 59 people, among them three women and four minors, safely disembarked. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2113924530981023830 https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2113674533299261523

On the afternoon of Oct 25, 2026, the NSSR-lifeboat 'Elias' was called out by the HRS South Norway to assist a daycruiser, which had suffered an engine failure and was drifting towards the shore near Stavanger. The boat was taking on water despite bailing. The nearby 'AQS Nordland' hoisted the motor yacht onto its deck to prevent it from foundering and causing environmental damage. Photos: https://x.com/NSSR/status/2114436231262281815

On Oct 25, 2026, at around 7 a.m., a fire broke out at the stern of the 'BM 5245' on the Spree River in Berlin-Oberschöneweide and caused heavy smoke. 84 firefighters from the Berlin Fire Department, among them specialist water rescue teams, 27 emergency vehicles including two boats were mobilised to the scene. The water rescue services of the ASB (Workers' Samaritan Federation) and the DLRG (German Life Saving Association) supported the operation on the water. Since there were indications that homeless people were using the long-decommissioned ship as a place to sleep, emergency services searched for possible occupants. No one was found. The fire department was supported by, among others, the water police and water rescue teams. The firefighters managed to bring the flames under control using two C-hoses. Water was drawn from a hydrant and the Spree River. The fire department stated that no contaminated water entered the river. During the mop-up operations, panels had to be removed to reach remaining hotspots. During the operation, the Spree River was only partially navigable in the affected section. Bus service was also affected, as the route 170 was temporarily unable to serve the Baumschulenstraße/Ferry stop. Passengers had to use nearby stops during this time. The cause of the fire on the cargo ship was still unknown, as well as information regarding the extent of the damage. Reports with photos: https://marzahn-hellersdorf.com/brand-auf-guetermotorschiff-in-oberschoeneweide-feuerwehr-mit-rund-80-kraeften-im-einsatz/ https://www.rbb24.de/panorama/beitrag/2026/10/frachtschiff-feuer-brand-berlin-spree.html

On Jan 9, 2018, the 'Alma Amy' suffered engine trouble and was drifting onto rocks off Dunmore East Harbour with a crew of four on board. At 1.58 p.m. the Dunmore East RNLI lifeboat "Windsor Runner" launched on service to assist the trawler which was was located one mile North East of Dunmore Harbour close to the shoreline minutes after launc of the All-Weather Trent Class lifeboat. In difficult sea conditions and high winds, the RNLI crew managed to get a line to the stricken vessel and established a tow. The vessel was then towed to the safety of Dunmore East Harbour at 2.40 p.m. Irish Coast Guard Helicopter R117 and Dunmore East Coast Guard were also launched. Report with video: https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2018/january/09/dunmore-east-rnli-rescue-a-23m-trawler-drifting-onto-rocks

Thr 'Rambling Rose-OB 780', the last trawler based in Irvine harbour, has been left high and dry by an exceptionally high tide and gale force wind of the storm Boelo on Oct 25, 2026. The ship, which had been based in Cullipool for long times, broke loose and grounded with a sharp list to starboard side on the estuary at the other side.

arrived Chittagong Anchorage 24.10.26

The 'Pride of Vancouver' ran aground on a sandbar in the Burrard Inlet, off Metro Vancouver, on Oct 23, 2026, at around 8.25 p.m. LT, with more than 150 people, including students and chaperones, on board. The ferry got stuck near the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge. Two Canadian Coast Guard vessels, an RCMP marine unit and Royal Canadian Marine Search and the RCMSAR rescue vessel 'Siyay' were mobilised to evacuate the people on board. On Oct 24 at around 12:10 a.m. the students, along with chaperones, were successfully evacuated and transported to Harbour Green Dock in Coal Harbour. There were no injuries and no water ingress reported. The ferry refloated with the rising tide on the morning and proceeded to the Coal Harbour, where it was safely berthed.

Three cayucos were assisted to El Hierro with 170, 43, and 150 people on board on Oct 23 by the 'Salvamar Navia', 'Salvamar Diphda and 'Guardamar Polimnia'. Another boat arrived at port in La Restinga by its own means with 205 people on board. The SAR helicopter Helimer 202 has participated in the rescue operations. On the night of Oct 24, three more cayucos were located in the vicinity of La Restinga. The 'Salvamar Navia' and 'Salvamar Diphda' escorted the boats to the port. They had 78, 102, and 72 people on board respectively. The 'Salvamar Navia' was again mobilised by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife on the morning of Oct 26, to assist a cayuco off the port of La Restinga. The boat was escorted to the port, where a total of 59 people, among them three women and four minors, safely disembarked. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2113924530981023830 https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2113674533299261523

On Oct 25 at midday , the Port Authority of Syros was informed of the injury of the Captain of the 'Eurochampion Jet 2', when he fell from the ship's ramp upon th arrival at the port of Syros. He was picked up by an ambulance and taken to the General Hospital of Syros. The ferry sailed in accordance with the provisions of article 88 of the Code of Public Maritime Law for Mykonos-Paros-Naxos-Thira-Heraklion, after the captain was replaced by another member of the crew with appropriate proof of seaworthiness.

The 'Nadia' reported a man over board on Oct 26, 026 W at 03.02 a.m. UTC in pos. 01°51.26' N 104°41.12' E. The victim was wearing a grey t-shirt & and ight green trousers. Vessels in vicinity were requested to keep a sharp lookout and report to the MRCC Singapore.

The storm Boelo caused a freight truck to overturn on the 'Akka' enroute from Ringaskiddy to Boulogne-sur-Mer on Oct 24, 2026. Driven by the strong gusts of Storm Boelo, a freight truck tipped over aboard the Hibernia Line ferry as it arrived in the port, damaging several other vehicles. Recovery crews intervened upon the ship’s arrival. Report with photo: https://www.nordlittoral.fr/302256/article/2026-10-25/tempete-boelo-un-camion-de-marchandise-renverse-dans-le-ferry-hibernia-line?fbclid=IwT01FWAVLWxNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHoqPtogvmfsCSLszxFoxde57xYi1YgPxugkyG4-EYOZQr2x_ZI82wIaNEZS0_aem_kSG16RP0WuBVXS5Z2UPaPg

Indonesian authorities have seized 1.16 tonnes of ketamine aboard the 'Global 168' and another 1.2 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine from a suspected drug laboratory in two operations. The tanker was intercepted in waters off North Sumatra earlier this week and directed to Belawan on Oct 22, 2026. Police and customs officers found the ketamine in 58 sacks and valued the shipment at about $192 million. Eight crew members were arrested, among them seven Indonesian nationals and one Taiwanese national. The detained included the captain, engineers and an oiler. A separate raid on a laboratory in Aceh province led to the arrest of 11 people. Investigators were examining possible links to international drug trafficking networks operating across Southeast Asia. Indonesian intelligence officers began tracking the tanker in August, after receiving information that it might be involved in suspicious activity. Tuthorities also detected irregularities in the vessel’s AIS. The tanker had departed from Pasir Gudang and was heading towards the Andaman Sea, where investigators suspected a ship-to-ship transfer took place.