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The 'Celtic Endeavour', enroute from Les Sables d'Olonne to Sczcecin, was in collision with the 'Aguimes' (IMO: 8820107), enroute to Rotterdam, on the Kiel Canal at km 58,5 near Schülp on the night of Nov 4, 2026. There was significant damage to the port side bow, the deck crane and the stern. A liferaft was destroyed and had to be replaced. The 'Aguimes' has been berthed at the railway station in Brunsbüttel, where it remainedstationaryas of Nov 7. The 'Celtic Endeavour', which was damaged at the starboard side foreship, berthed in the North Port of Kiel, where it remained stationary at the Voith Quay as of Nov 7. Report with photos: https://www.kn-online.de/mediabox/kiel/nord-ostsee-kanal-frachter-muss-nach-kollision-in-kiel-festmachen-27ICWTWF2ZGA7AKL5Y7TSHG7UE.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=app_android&utm_campaign=share_button

On Nov 2, 2026, two more cutters were hoisted out in Kampen to be scrapped, one of which was the 'ST-22 Peke Senior'. Hailing from the town of Stavoren, this vessel was 26 years old, when the owner decided to proceed with the scrapping. Previously, the 'ST-27'—also from the same town—was scrapped, leaving Stavoren with only four shrimp cutters remaining. The 'ST-22 Peke Senior' made its final fishing voyage in 2025. Over the past few months, the vessel had been moored in the harbor of Stavoren, where it could even be admired during the town’s "Fishery Days." It was also taken out for a trip the past summer, while the owner was on holiday in Friesland. However, in early October, the cutter was sailed to Kampen. A month after its arrival, it was towed to the crane; the foremast was cut in two, and the vessel was then hoisted up and moved toward its final resting place.

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.

The ' Velos Sapphire', with 22 crew members on board, was attacked in the Arabian Gulf on Nov 4, 2026, at 11.20 p.m. UTC. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued Warning 196-26, reporting that a tanker had been struck by two unidentified projectiles approximately 50 nautical miles north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar. A fire broke out following the explosion at the aft port side, but was subsequently extinguished. The Greek management firm, Velos Tankers, confirmed the death of a Philippine crew member, who had initially been reported missing following the explosion. Another Pinoy was injured. The tanker has been brought to Khalifa Bin Salman Port in Bahrain, where an investigation into the incident was to be conducted and the extent of the damage to the vessel's hull be assessed. The UKMTO recorded another tanker struck by two projectiles east of Ras Al Khafji, Saudi Arabia, on Nov 2. On Nov 3, a separate tanker reportedly suffered projectile impacts in its engine room near Lima, Oman.

A significant Russian military sealift operation is currently underway, involving the 'Lady R' (IMO: 9161003), 'Lady D' (IMO: 9349289) and 'Maia 1' (IMO: 9358010) A second cargo convoy has been tracked navigating in formation, recently crossing the southern Baltic Sea just north of the Polish coast. Following military loading activities at Baltiysk throughout late October, involving other vessels like the 'Ascalon' and 'Anastasiia', this group was now sailing outbound. The 'Lady R' has been operating with intermittent AIS signals. There were three highly probable destinations, Tobruk with an ETA as of Nov 8-9, 2026, Tartus or Lomé with an ETA as of Nov 13-14. On Nov 7 at 5.32 a.m., the convoy split south of Gedser, with the 'Lady R' and 'Maia 1' having aborted their transit through the Danish Straits. The ' Lady R' executed a circular U-turn maneuver in the Fehmarn Belt and was sailing eastbound at a reduced speed of just 3.4 knots. Also thr 'Maia 1' turned back east. Both vessels were under joint US and EU sanctions, likely restricting their transit through European territorial waters and the Danish Straits. The Lady D' was meanwhile continuing its northbound trajectory. The vessel was under US sanctions only, lacking the EU restrictions that halted the rest of the convoy. A fourth, unacknowledged vessel sailing in the center of the convoy, a vessel of approximately 110 meters transmitting no AIS data. The signature was highly consistent with a Russian Navy frigate or corvette providing an armed, dark escort. The Danish patrol boats 'P 523' and 'P 524' conducted a tactical handover at 12:40 a.m. UTC to maintain continuous surface tracking. The 'P 524' was shadowing the northbound 'Lady D'. The German patrol ships 'Bamberg' and 'Neustadt' have taken over the eastbound tracking of the 'Lady R' and 'Maia 1' . The German patrol aircraft PCT636 also conducted close passes over the formation. Swedish Coast Guard aircraft were actively monitoring the operational area from above.

The 'La Blanca', with 90 containers on board, was in collision with the cargo barge ' Mayera' MMSI: 211147040), loaded with dredged silt, on the Meuse River near Bokhoven on Nov 7, 2026, at 11.15 a.m. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Bokhovense dike, where conditions were very foggy at the time. The container ship struck the smaller cargo vessel along its side, causing significant damage. Its hull appeared to be crushed inward by about 1.5 meters amidships. The container ship sustained considerably less damage. Both vessels navigated to a side branch of the Meuse and were moored there. No one was injured. The water police started investigating the cause of the collision. Report with photos and video: https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6033951/aanvaring-tussen-twee-vrachtschepen-op-de-maas-bij-den-bosch-in-dichte-mist?fbclid=IwT01FWAVcMelleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABH-KIuM3bIJFDJOG-3SlrPpcr7KAhq7qepD5DBAoBJNxnkQ7NIvbt4tHuf16-_aem_QNZ1i8Ia4RB2O2YRM_Hd4w

The 'Sigrid Theresa' was detained on Nov 4, 2026, in Naples with six deficiencies, five of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fire pump and its pipes Not as required 2) Fire safety - Evaluation of crew performance Lack of training 3) Emergency system - Enclosed space entry and rescue drills Not as required 4) Life saving appliances - Launching arrangements for rescue boats Not as required 5) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Nov 6 and left the port enroute to Ravenna with an ETA as of Nov 9. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FiYixV4A2/

The 'Celtic Endeavour' (IMO: 9346706) was in collision with the ' Aguimes' on the Kiel Canal on the Kiel Canal at km 58,5 near Schülp on the night of Nov 4, 2026. There was significant damage to the port side bow, the deck crane and the stern. A liferaft was destroyed and had to be replaced. The 'Aguimes' has been berthed at the railway station in Brunsbüttel, where it remainedstationaryas of Nov 7. The 'Celtic Endeavour', which was damaged at the starboard side foreship, berthed in the North Port of Kiel, where it remained stationary at the Voith Quay as of Nov 7. Report with photos: https://www.kn-online.de/mediabox/kiel/nord-ostsee-kanal-frachter-muss-nach-kollision-in-kiel-festmachen-27ICWTWF2ZGA7AKL5Y7TSHG7UE.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=app_android&utm_campaign=share_button

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.

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.

The 'Bosphorus Queen' was detained on Nov 3, 2026, in Rijeka with 18 deficiencies, six of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Safety of navigation - Charts Missing 2) Life saving appliances - Rescue boats Not ready for use 3) Emergency system - Emergency source of power - emergency generator Inoperative 4) Emergency system - Fire drills Lack of control 5) Emergency system - Enclosed space entry and rescue drills Insufficient pressure 6) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Nov 6 and left the port enroute to Brindisi with an ETA as of Nov 8. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GYZVqgwgj/

On Nov 6, a significant Russian military sealift operation was underway, involving the 'Lady R' (IMO: 9161003), 'Lady D' (IMO: 9349289) and 'Maia 1' (IMO: 9358010) A second cargo convoy has been tracked navigating in formation, recently crossing the southern Baltic Sea just north of the Polish coast. Following military loading activities at Baltiysk throughout late October, involving other vessels like the 'Ascalon' and 'Anastasiia', this group was now sailing outbound. The 'Lady R' has been operating with intermittent AIS signals. There were three highly probable destinations, Tobruk with an ETA as of Nov 8-9, 2026, Tartus or Lomé with an ETA as of Nov 13-14. On Nov 7 at 5.32 a.m., the convoy split south of Gedser, with the 'Lady R' and 'Maia 1' having aborted their transit through the Danish Straits. The ' Lady R' executed a circular U-turn maneuver in the Fehmarn Belt and was sailing eastbound at a reduced speed of just 3.4 knots. Also thr 'Maia 1' turned back east. Both vessels were under joint US and EU sanctions, likely restricting their transit through European territorial waters and the Danish Straits. The Lady D' was meanwhile continuing its northbound trajectory. The vessel was under US sanctions only, lacking the EU restrictions that halted the rest of the convoy. A fourth, unacknowledged vessel sailing in the center of the convoy, a vessel of approximately 110 meters transmitting no AIS data. The signature was highly consistent with a Russian Navy frigate or corvette providing an armed, dark escort. The Danish patrol boats 'P 523' and 'P 524' conducted a tactical handover at 12:40 a.m. UTC to maintain continuous surface tracking. The 'P 524' was shadowing the northbound 'Lady D'. The German patrol ships 'Bamberg' and 'Neustadt' have taken over the eastbound tracking of the 'Lady R' and 'Maia 1' . The German patrol aircraft PCT636 also conducted close passes over the formation. Swedish Coast Guard aircraft were actively monitoring the operational area from above.

In Izegem, West Flanders, the 'Voluntas', enroute from Voeselare, allided with the Centre Bridge over the Roeselare-Leie Canal, which connects the centre of Izegem with the sub-municipality of Emelgem, on the morning of Nov 7, 2026, at 10.15 a.m. The ship's wheelhouse was completely destroyed. The skipper managed to escape just in time by jumping from the cabin, though he sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Shortly before, the vessel had unloaded a cargo of heating oil in Roeselare. As a result, it was carrying less weight and sat higher in the water. The skipper realised too late that the ship would not fit under the bridge and was unable to avoid the allision. Following the accident, another crew member was able to maneuver the ship a significant distance in reverse. Eventually, another cargo vessel assisted by pushing it towards the bank, allowing the ship to dock at the South Quay. Reports with photos: https://www.hln.be/izegem/vrachtschip-vaart-tegen-brug-op-kanaal-in-izegem-schipper-moet-uit-stuurhut-springen-en-raakt-gewond~ad7270b7/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbinnenvaartlog.nl%2F&fbclid=IwT01FWAVcL6hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHz3leZ5rnZcxY-alUHG-PvYuADgs2EyBVwUnbAuF-mwQ5PruPH6vLCRtDBqj_aem_GFmuMfaospALFL_BO-H3hg https://focus-wtv.be/nieuws/vrachtschip-vaart-tegen-centrumbrug-in-izegem-stuurhut-volledig-vernield-en-schipper-gewond?fbclid=IwT01FWAVcMStleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABH_BDHTmyrbBBDda_KmmAtjtDJE4k9xv1K6HVTCW7CDDeSddYjWEoo7QUblil_aem_KsPFGUAOgFjS4yUpVHvJdQ

On the early morning of Nov 6, 2026, the 'Byb Othello', enroute from Kocaeli to Izmail, suffered a main engine failure near Anadolu Feneri at the northern exit of the Bosphorus. The first distress call came in at 02:41 a.m. LT, and the ship finally ran aground at 03:56 a.m. off the Istanbul Anadolu Lighthouse. The General Directorate of Coastal Safety th2n deployed the tugs 'Bayrak 1', 'Kurtarma 6' and 'Kurtarma 11' to assist. As a sea-based intervention was not feasible, shore-based rescue team used a traditional breeches buoy system to safely evacuate all 13 crew members from the vessel amid severe weather and sea conditions. The rescue system was established at 06:12 a.m., the first crew member was evacuated at 06:28 a.m., and by 06:55 a.m., all 13 crew members had been safely rescued. None of them had health problems, and no visible pollution was seen in first checks. The ship had six port state inspections in 17 months with 90 deficiencies in total. The latest, about ten days earlier, had listed 17 shortcomings, including hull and structure, liferaft stowage and fire safety. Reports with photos and video: https://www.sondakika.com/amp/haber-beykoz-aciklarinda-karaya-oturan-byb-othello-gemis-20400483/ https://www.sondakika.com/amp/haber-beykoz-da-karaya-oturan-byb-othello-gemisindeki-13-20400980/ https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/beykoz-aciklarinda-gemi-karaya-oturdu-bakan-uraloglu-13-personel-tahliye-edildi-4336779 https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/2118572052139352149/video/1

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.

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.

The 'Bastø VI' ran aground just outside the ferry terminal in Horten, enroute from Moss, on the morning of Nov 6, 2026. Ar 12:51 p.m., the ferry was cleared of all 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. Around 12:00 p.m. the ferry was freed and docked in Horten. 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.

A significant Russian military sealift operation is currently underway, involving the 'Lady R' (IMO: 9161003), 'Lady D' (IMO: 9349289) and 'Maia 1' (IMO: 9358010) A second cargo convoy has been tracked navigating in formation, recently crossing the southern Baltic Sea just north of the Polish coast. Following military loading activities at Baltiysk throughout late October, involving other vessels like the 'Ascalon' and 'Anastasiia', this group was now sailing outbound. The 'Lady R' has been operating with intermittent AIS signals. There were three highly probable destinations, Tobruk with an ETA as of Nov 8-9, 2026, Tartus or Lomé with an ETA as of Nov 13-14. On Nov 7 at 5.32 a.m., the convoy split south of Gedser, with the 'Lady R' and 'Maia 1' having aborted their transit through the Danish Straits. The ' Lady R' executed a circular U-turn maneuver in the Fehmarn Belt and was sailing eastbound at a reduced speed of just 3.4 knots. Also the 'Maia 1' turned back east. Both vessels were under joint US and EU sanctions, likely restricting their transit through European territorial waters and the Danish Straits. The Lady D' was meanwhile continuing its northbound trajectory. The vessel was under US sanctions only, lacking the EU restrictions that halted the rest of the convoy. A fourth, unacknowledged vessel sailing in the center of the convoy, a vessel of approximately 110 meters transmitting no AIS data. The signature was highly consistent with a Russian Navy frigate or corvette providing an armed, dark escort. The Danish patrol boats 'P 523' and 'P 524' conducted a tactical handover at 12:40 a.m. UTC to maintain continuous surface tracking. The 'P 524' was shadowing the northbound 'Lady D'. The German patrol ships 'Bamberg' and 'Neustadt' have taken over the eastbound tracking of the 'Lady R' and 'Maia 1' . The German patrol aircraft PCT636 also conducted close passes over the formation. Swedish Coast Guard aircraft were actively monitoring the operational area from above.

The container barge 'La Blanca' (MMSI: 244740804) with 90 containers on board, was in collision with the 'Mayera', loaded with dredged silt, on the Meuse River near Bokhoven on Nov 7, 2026, at 11.15 a.m. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Bokhovense dike, where conditions were very foggy at the time. The container ship struck the smaller cargo vessel along its side, causing significant damage. Its hull appeared to be crushed inward by about 1.5 meters amidships. The container ship sustained considerably less damage. Both vessels navigated to a side branch of the Meuse and were moored there. No one was injured. The water police started investigating the cause of the collision. Report with photos and video: https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6033951/aanvaring-tussen-twee-vrachtschepen-op-de-maas-bij-den-bosch-in-dichte-mist?fbclid=IwT01FWAVcMelleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABH-KIuM3bIJFDJOG-3SlrPpcr7KAhq7qepD5DBAoBJNxnkQ7NIvbt4tHuf16-_aem_QNZ1i8Ia4RB2O2YRM_Hd4w

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