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arrived Chittagong Anchorage 24.10.26

Lost Stability and sank off the Coast of Gabon 24.10.26 https://www.instagram.com/p/De6Kq_DIv-x/

In Damgan (Morbihan) the chain securing the 'Avel Mad' snapped in a storm on Oct 23, 2026, at around 3 a.m. With winds exceeding 120 km/h, the vessel went adrift, before running aground in the Penerf River. It would not be possible to refloat the boat until the weekend of Oct 24/25. Report with photo: https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/damgan-56750/la-vedette-de-la-snsm-de-damgan-sest-echouee-lors-du-passage-de-la-tempete-austen-c231c5f8-cec2-11f1-a953-ed5fcc297d72

arrived Gadani Anchorage 21.10.26

Windward AI had detected an oil spill on Oct 20, saying they believed it was coming from one of the VLCCs, which was about 16 nautical miles off Umm Al Quwain. The slick has spread more than 22 miles and was covering an area of more than 60 square miles. The spill was linked to the 'Gem No. 2', which was struck on Oct 9. The VLCC was 13 nautical miles west of Al Jazeera when it was struck.

Beached at Alang 23.10.26

On Oct 20, the drone damaged 'Banda', which had run aground due to severe weather conditions in the Black Sea, was refloated off the coast of Sarıyer Kısırkaya in the Istanbul region. Following an underwater survey conducted by a diver team, which was affiliated with the General Directorate of Coastal Safety, the salvage operation was successfully carried out by the tugs 'Nene Hatun' (IMO: 9675004), 'Kurtarma 8' (IMO: 9598610) and 'Şark' (MMSI: 271043518), assisted by the lifeboat 'Kiyem 4' (MMSI: 271042658). On Oct 21, the tanker was held off the Bosphorus approach in pos. 41° 22' N 028° 58' E and transited it, towed by tugs of the General Directorate of Coastal Safety and escorted by a lifeboat, on Oct 23. Report with photo and video: https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/greek-tanker-that-ran-aground-after-black-sea-drone-attack-refloated-by-turkey/2-1-2061659 https://x.com/UABakanligi/status/2112634657124585752/video/1

arrived Chittagong Anchorage 24.10.26

The Philippine Coast Guard and the Marine Environmental Protection Unit have deployed divers to inspect the damage the 'SF Unity' suffered when it ran aground on Feb 7, 2019, around 4 a.m. in the outskirts of Iloilo after discharging its iron cargo in the mouth of the Iloilo River. The ship was headed to Batangas Port after delivering cobbles in Iloilo City when it got stuck on a shallow in pos. 10° 41.85' N 122° 34.74' E. A tug was called in order to refloat the ship. The grounded vessel has caused disruptions to the operations of passenger motorbancas and fast craft. Reports with photos: https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/02/07/19/cargo-vessel-sumadsad-sa-iloilo-river http://diaryobomba.com/probinsiya/cargo-vessel-ng-bakal-sumadsad/

Tve firefighting operations aboard the 'HMM Platinum' have reached the final cooling and monitoring stage. All 24 crew members were reported safe. The vessel, carrying approximately 2,300 TEUs, remained offshore near South Africa after adverse weather conditions prevented it from proceeding to a port. Tugs were standing by as a precaution while authorities and salvage personnel assess the situation.

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arrived Alang Anchorage 24.10.26

The 'Commodore Clipper', which had been berthed in the port of Le Havre since coming from Portsmouth on Sep 6, 2026, broke lose from its moorings in the Canal du Havre à Tancarville in the storm Austen, which was raging on Oct 23 and went adrift broadside at around 10:15 a.m. in the Bellot dock. A mooring line at the bow of the ship snapped under the force of the wind, causing the vessel to swing around. Its stern then struck the quay. Haropa Port teams quickly mobilised and deployed a rescue operation. The ship was eventually secured by a tug and brought to safety at the back of the dock in pos. 49° 29' N 000° 08' E. The tugs 'VB Longchamp' (IMO: 9876311) and 'VB Guardian 19' (IMO: 9876323) secured the ferry. Reports with photos: https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/commodore-clipper-breaks-mooring-ropes-in-storm-austen/ https://www.paris-normandie.fr/id754485/article/2026-10-23/tempete-austen-au-havre-le-commodore-clipper-rompt-ses-amarres-dans-le-port

The 'Dieva' was detained for the fifth time since May 2025, this time on Oct 21, 2026, in Aliağa with 15 deficiencies, ten of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Log books/compulsory entries Missing 2) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Missing 3) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Expired 4) Safety of navigation - Charts Expired 5) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage plan Missing 6) Life saving appliances - Lifebuoys incl provision and disposition Not as required 7) Emergency system - Emergency fire pump and its pipes Not properly maintained 8)) Emergency system - Emergency fire pump and its pipes Inoperative 9) Emergency system - Crew familiarization with emergency system Not as required 10) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Oct 23 and left the port enroute to Mersin. The last detentions were on Jan 28, 2026, in Chalkis with 29 deficiencies for 69 days, on Sep 12, 2025 in Burgas with 15 deficiencies for 14 days, on June 19, 2025, in Yalova with ten deficiencies for five days and on May 28, 2025, in Gemlik with 33 deficiencies for eight days. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JZDU9tWm6/

Beached at Chittagong 24.10.26 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122201533766471366&set=gm.10167670845408943&idorvanity=6884293942

The 'Cape Hatteras' will get new life as an artificial reef. The CFCC was planning to donate the longtime research vessel to the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, where it will begin its next chapter underwater as a habitat for marine life and a destination for recreational fishing and diving, according to a news release published on Oct 23, 2026.  The vessel is expected to be sunk approximately 18 miles off Wrightsville Beach. The preparation was expected to take three to four months, with deployment set tentatively for spring, according to the release. The process includes preparing the vessel to meet environmental requirements for use as an artificial reef. The vessel, which CFCC purchased in 2013, is currently on its final student training voyage, with students scheduled to return on Oct 25. On Oct 27, the 'Cape Hatteras' will depart CFCC’s dock for the final time as it begins the transition to its new role. The CFCC Foundation wass planning to offer alumni, former crew members and the general public an opportunity to honor someone with a lasting tribute aboard the ship. Additional details were to be be shared as plans got finalised.

The ' PVT Azura', carrying Russian diesel, was scheduled to arrive in Norfolk, Virginia, on Nov 2, marking a potential return of such shipments to the United States after more than three years. The vessel was expected to provide an early test of the government's decision to reopen the domestic market to Russian diesel supplies. The arrival serves as an indicator to other market participants that the United States is open for commercial engagement regarding Russian fuel. However, questions remained regarding the exact volume of additional supply that Moscow could deliver and whether these shipments would result in a meaningful reduction in domestic fuel prices. The tqbker was not scheduled to dock at the commercial terminals of the Port of Virginia in Norfolk, at a facility linked to United States military operations. The exact discharge location and the specific intended use of the cargo have not been independently confirmed by official maritime authorities. The upcoming arrival followed earlier logistical challenges faced by the tanker earlier in the year.

On the night of Oct 23, 2026, the 'Oris Helga' experienced an engine failure off the coast of Zincirbozan in the Çanakkale Strait, en route from Eleusis to Giurgiulesti. Assisted by a pilot captain, the tugs ' Kurtarma 17' and 'Kurtarma 19' took the chemical tanker in tow and pulled it to the Şevketiye Anchorage Area under the coordination of the Çanakkale Ship Traffic Services Center, where it was safely moored in pos. 40° 25' N 026° 51' E. Video: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/2113863322017898529/video/1

arrived Alang Anchorage 24.10.26

On the morning of Oct 19, 2026, the 'Uglich' went adrift in stormy weather off Anapa and ended up grounded on the beach in the surf line near Dzhemete Beach, Krasnodar Territory. A storm warning had been in effect in the area since Oct 15, with wave heights reaching up to 3,5 metres and wind gusts of up to 25 meters per second. Reports with photos and video: https://life.ru/p/priplyli-v-anape-spasatelnoe-sudno-vybrosilo-na-mel-posle-razgula-stihii https://172.ru/entertainment/v-anape-posle-shtorma-sudno-uglich-okazalos-na-meli-id76710320/