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On Oct 11, 2026, the Vietnamese Maritime Rescue Force dispatched the rescue vessel SAR 273 to the 'Ramhan', enroute from Khor al Fakkan to Yantai, to conduct the medical evacuation of an Indian crew member who became seriously ill while sailing in waters south of Vietnam. The third engineer was suffering from fever, chills, dizziness, and high blood pressure, was unable to act independently, and was in very poor health condition. The captain therefore requested an emergency medical evacuation. The center initiated a rescue plan and contacted medical advisors on board the ship to provide initial emergency care to the sick crew member. However, the patient's condition deteriorated. In this critical situation, under the direction of the Vietnamese Maritime Authority, the 'SAR 273', based in Nha Trang, was deployed at 8:48 a.m. to the ship and reached the 'Ramhan' one hour later. The rescue team provided assistance, immediately administered initial medical treatment, andat 10:54 a.m., brought the patient ashore at the pier in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa,. He was handed over to the shipowner's representative and the local authorities and then transferred to Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital for further treatment. The container ship continued its voyage with an ETA at the port of destination as of Oct 16. Report with photos: https://www.vietnam.vn/de/cuu-nan-khan-cap-thuyen-vien-nuoc-ngoai-bi-benh-nang-tren-bien-viet-nam

On Oct 9, 2026, the 'Almissa' ran aground in the shallows of Vela Proversa, a well-known and busy maritime passage in the Zadar archipelago connecting Dugi Otok and Kornat Island, while attempting to transit through the Vela Proversa . The tug 'Pollux' (IMO: 8121898) responded quickly and successfully pulled the ship off the reef and to safety. Neither passengers nor crew members were injured. The 'Almissa' is a modern and highly popular motor sailer built in 2017 at the renowned Brodotrogir shipyard. The vessel was designed and commissioned by brothers Marko and Pave with the aim of providing a premium cruising experience on the Adriatic Sea. Reports with photos and video: https://www.morski.hr/drama-u-veloj-proversi-luksuzni-mini-kruzer-ms-almissa-nasukao-se-na-prolazu-izmedu-dugog-otoka-i-kornata/?fbclid=Iwb21leAU266tjbGNrBTbraGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeqi9C4FwkqhPRHzrROtEB8kA6BY0Om6nD_sNrBNjs50IgCPHOoEgozxuG5ws_aem_7zX_hsSKFFmlpQyCRlEKvQ#google_vignette https://kristijan-antic.blog/havarie-in-den-kornaten-motorkreuzer-in-der-vela-proversa-auf-grund-gelaufen/?fbclid=Iwb21leAU292BjbGNrBTb3XWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeVd7bLsUqZTsKkNN9OgdHyYRzLm9digCnXaan0dgcrZcS11GZ1W2bBj9RIi4_aem_zvB9O0qrFoMLvRA-p0rs3g

The 'MSC Asya' was detained in Sydney, New South Wales, on Oct, 9, 2026, with one defiency: 15150 - ISM - ISM (no responsibility of RO). The ship was released, after this was adressed, the same day and left the port on Oct 10 enrroute to Melbourne with an ETA as of Oct 17.

The 'Sky Iris' was detained in Shanghai on Oct 8, 2026, with three detainable defiencies: 06104 - CARGO OPERATIONS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT - Lashing material (no responsibility of RO) 03105 - WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS - Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.) (no responsibility of RO) 06101 - CARGO OPERATIONS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT - Cargo Securing Manual (no responsibility of RO). The ship was released again on Oct 11 and left the port enroute to Haiphong with an ETA as of Oct 14.

The CCS Tenerife and CCS Las Palmas responded to the sightings of three precarious boats since Oct 11. Off La Restinga (El Hierro), the 'Salvamar Navia' was deployed to assist two precarious boats with 220 and 136 migrants respectively on board. Off Fuerteventura, the 'Salvamar Izar' rescued 72 North Africans and transferred them to Gran Tarajal, where they arrived on Oct 12 after 6:00 a.m. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2109561820050559079

The 'St. Patrick', serving on the route Boulogne-sur-Mer – Cork, suffered an engine failure on Oct 8, 2026, en route to Boulogne, and had to complete its crossing on two engines instead of four, which considerably slowed its speed. It finally reached the port on Oct 9 at 2.50 a.m., several hours behind schedule, and was sidelined. On Oct 11 at 8.30 a.m. it left the port enroute to Dunkirk for repairs and berthed at the Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque at 3.30 p.m. The ferry was expected to be out of service for at least two weeks. It has been operating the Boulogne-Cork route since June. Bookings have been transferred to the other Hibernia ferry, the 'Akka', which will operate two to three crossings per week during this time. This significantly reduced the number of connections between Boulogne and Cork in the coming weeks. The 'Akka' is also slower than the 'St. Patrick' and already experienced an engine failure in June. The crossing now takes approximately 24 hours, rather than 21.

A series of groundings occurred on the Rhine near Oppenheim at river kilometre 474 between Oct 10, 2026, at 11:10 a.m., and Oct 11 at 6.45 a.m., with the Mainz Water Police having to respond. The first affected ship was the 'Waibel 11', (ENI: 04606820), followed on Oct 2 at 9.3 p.m. by the 'Moorea' (ENI: 02339208', on Oct 3 at 2.30 a.m. the 'Volharding 15' (ENI: 02340269) and on Oct 4 at 6.45 a.m. the 'Maasvallei' (ENI: 02338962), carrying 250 tons of hydrogen. At 3 p.m. the tanker, which was stuck next to the shipping channel, was able to maneuver itself free. When the 'Waibel 11' got stuck on the foremidday of Oct 10, the fairway showed a depth of 1.40 meters. In reality, however, the shipping channel was only about one meter deep, causing the cargo ship to run aground. The cargo on board was rearranged, allowing the ship to free itself and continue its journey after half an hour. The 'Moorea' got stuck at 9.30 p.m. and refloated at midnight, and the 'Volharding 15' on Oct 11 from 2.30 a.m. until 4.15 a.m. There was no significant damage in any of the cases. The 'Maasvallei', while sailing downstream, ran aground on the left bank of the Rhine's shipping channel and was stuck for more than eight hours. The shipping channel below Oppenheim was closed to extra-wide vessels. The maximum width allowed was 11.45 metres. The closure affected the stretch of the Rhine from Gernsheim to the Main spit near Mainz. This closure was lifted again on the afternoon of Oct 11. The 'Gunther' (ENI: 05037670) of the river authoritiy remained on site. Two warning signs on a raft in the Rhine were now intended to alert shipping to the potential shallows and guide vessels around them. Experts now had to determine whether there was indeed a shallow area at Rhine kilometer 474 and what the next steps should be. It is possible that the Rhine would need to be dredged in this area below Oppenheim to prevent further vessels from running aground.

The 'Havstrand' ran aground in Aspevågen, Ålesund, on Oct 11, 2026. The ship could be refloated short time later and berthed at a bunker quay, where it was investigated for possible damages, before being allowed to sail again. As of Oct 12, it remained stationary in port. Report with photo: https://www.smp.no/nyheter/n/mK8rkL/baat-beroerte-grunne-i-aalesund

The 'Run Yuan' was detained in Rizhao on Oct 10, 2026, with three detainable defiencies: 11101 - LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES - Lifeboats (no responsibility of RO) 07115 - FIRE SAFETY - Fire-dampers (no responsibility of RO) 13102 - PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY - Auxiliary engine (no responsibility of RO).

The 'Foever' was detained in Hong Kong on Oct 9, 2026, with six detainable defiencies: 07109 - FIRE SAFETY - Fixed fire extinguishing installation (no responsibility of RO) 07106 - FIRE SAFETY - Fire detection and alarm system (no responsibility of RO) 07125 - FIRE SAFETY - Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) (no responsibility of RO) 01336 - CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - DOCUMENTS - Certificate or documentary evidence of financial security for repatriation (no responsibility of RO) 01337 - CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - DOCUMENTS - Certificate or documentary evidence of financial security relating to shipowners liability (no responsibility of RO) 15109 - ISM - Maintenance of the ship and equipment (no responsibility of RO)

On Oct 11, 2026, the 'Valthera' was struck by an unknown projectile, resulting in a fire onboard. All 11 Indian seafarers onboard the tanker were reportedly safe. The Embassy of India in Muscat was closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the Omani authorities and respective ship management companies to provide all possible assistance to the Indian crew. In a separate case, two Indian sailors went missing, while nine more were rescued by the Omani authorities, after an attack on the 'Petro Dolphin' (IMO: 1072294), after it was targeted by a drone at the Sohar Port anchorage in Oman the same day. Search operations were ongoing amidst growing concern for the sailors' fate, given the escalating risks threatening the safety of vessels and their crews in the region. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has called for an immediate cessation of attacks on commercial vessels, seafarers, and civilian infrastructure. Indian authorities have described the attacks on commercial vessels as deeply concerning and have warned that such actions risk further aggravating an already volatile situation.

On the morning of oct 10, 2026, the Port Authority of Rhodes was informed by the Captain of the 'Blue Star 1' of a malfunction in one of the five paddles of the left main ramp during its deployment process. The ship had arrived at the port of Rhodes with 363 passengers, 149 cars, 12 motorcycles and 97 crew members on board. After the ship was safely moored, the passengers and vehicles were disembarked over the remaining ramps. The Local Ship Inspection Unit (TSI) of Rhodes was informed of the incident, while an additional inspection was carried out by an authorised Port State Control inspector. Upon presentation of a relevant certificate, the ship was allowed to continue its voyages in accordance with the terms and conditions set by the classification society that monitors it, on an approved route to the port of Piraeus with intermediate ports.

A series of groundings occurred on the Rhine near Oppenheim at river kilometre 474 between Oct 10, 2026, at 11:10 a.m., and Oct 11 at 6.45 a.m., with the Mainz Water Police having to respond. The first affected ship was the 'Waibel 11', (ENI: 04606820), followed on Oct 2 at 9.3 p.m. by the 'Moorea' (ENI: 02339208', on Oct 3 at 2.30 a.m. the 'Volharding 15' (ENI: 02340269) and on Oct 4 at 6.45 a.m. the 'Maasvallei' (ENI: 02338962), carrying 250 tons of hydrogen. At 3 p.m. the tanker, which was stuck next to the shipping channel, was able to maneuver itself free. When the 'Waibel 11' got stuck on the foremidday of Oct 10, the fairway showed a depth of 1.40 meters. In reality, however, the shipping channel was only about one meter deep, causing the cargo ship to run aground. The cargo on board was rearranged, allowing the ship to free itself and continue its journey after half an hour. The 'Moorea' got stuck at 9.30 p.m. and refloated at midnight, and the 'Volharding 15' on Oct 11 from 2.30 a.m. until 4.15 a.m. There was no significant damage in any of the cases. The 'Maasvallei', while sailing downstream, ran aground on the left bank of the Rhine's shipping channel and was stuck for more than eight hours. The shipping channel below Oppenheim was closed to extra-wide vessels. The maximum width allowed was 11.45 metres. The closure affected the stretch of the Rhine from Gernsheim to the Main spit near Mainz. This closure was lifted again on the afternoon of Oct 11. The 'Gunther' (ENI: 05037670) of the river authoritiy remained on site. Two warning signs on a raft in the Rhine were now intended to alert shipping to the potential shallows and guide vessels around them. Experts now had to determine whether there was indeed a shallow area at Rhine kilometer 474 and what the next steps should be. It is possible that the Rhine would need to be dredged in this area below Oppenheim to prevent further vessels from running aground.

A fire broke out in a technical room of the 'Bela Marie' and spread to the engine room and the wheelhouse at the Karstensen Shipyard in Skagen on Oct 9, 2026, at 3.30 a.m. The power on board went out, which triggered an alarm that woke the skipper, who lived on the ship. He tried to fight the fire himself, until the Skagen Fire Department, which was alerted at at 3.44 a.m., arrived and took over the extinguishing work. He was subsequently taken to Hjørring Hospital for observation. The firefighters responded with a fire truck and a tanker. After some time, the firefighters got the fire under control and were able to start a thorough extinguishing before leaving the shipyard. At around 06:30 a.m., smoke from insulation material again emerged on board, and the fire fighters had to return. This time, they quickly got control of the situation and were subsequently able to leave the scene again. The fire department highlighted the good cooperation with the colleagues from Ålbæk during the effort. The extent of the material damage had yet to be determined, and it was not clear what caused the fire. Report with photos: https://fiskerforum.dk/brand-vaerftet-skagen/

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The 'Ever Lucky' was detained in Shenzhen on Oct 9, 2026, with three detainable defiencies: 14104 - POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I - Oil filtering equipment (no responsibility of RO) 07117 - FIRE SAFETY - Jacketed high pressure lines and oil leakage alarm (no responsibility of RO) 06107 - CARGO OPERATIONS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT - Cargo operation (no responsibility of RO). The ship was released again the same day.

The 'Libra XS' was detained in Yingkou on Oct 8, 2026, with six detainable defiencies: 07114 - FIRE SAFETY - Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces (no responsibility of RO) 08103 - ALARMS - Fire alarm (no responsibility of RO) 03108 - WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS - Ventilators, air pipes, casings (no responsibility of RO) 07103 - FIRE SAFETY - Division - decks,bulkheads and penetrations (no responsibility of RO) 05106 - RADIO COMMUNICATIONS - Recognized Mobile Satellite Service (RMSS) ship earth station (no responsibility of RO) 03108 - WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS - Ventilators, air pipes, casings (no responsibility of RO). The ship was released again on Oct 10 and left the port on Oct 12 enroute to the ZOS-Huafeng Shipyard.

The CCS Tenerife and CCS Las Palmas responded to the sightings of three precarious boats since Oct 11. Off La Restinga (El Hierro), the 'Salvamar Navia' was deployed to assist two precarious boats with 220 and 136 migrants respectively on board. Off Fuerteventura, the 'Salvamar Izar' rescued 72 North Africans and transferred them to Gran Tarajal, where they arrived on Oct 12 after 6:00 a.m. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2109561820050559079

On Oct 10, 2026, the 'Ærøskøbing', serving on the route Ærøskøbing-Soby, suffered technical problems, which initially led to several cancellations on the route in the evening. Shortly before 7:30 p.m., however, there was good news. Both the departure at 8:30 p.m. from Ærøskøbing and the ferry at 10:00 p.mn. from Svendborg were reinstated.

A series of groundings occurred on the Rhine near Oppenheim at river kilometre 474 between Oct 10, 2026, at 11:10 a.m., and Oct 11 at 6.45 a.m., with the Mainz Water Police having to respond. The first affected ship was the 'Waibel 11', (ENI: 04606820), followed on Oct 2 at 9.3 p.m. by the 'Moorea' (ENI: 02339208', on Oct 3 at 2.30 a.m. the 'Volharding 15' (ENI: 02340269) and on Oct 4 at 6.45 a.m. the 'Maasvallei' (ENI: 02338962), carrying 250 tons of hydrogen. At 3 p.m. the tanker, which was stuck next to the shipping channel, was able to maneuver itself free. When the 'Waibel 11' got stuck on the foremidday of Oct 10, the fairway showed a depth of 1.40 meters. In reality, however, the shipping channel was only about one meter deep, causing the cargo ship to run aground. The cargo on board was rearranged, allowing the ship to free itself and continue its journey after half an hour. The 'Moorea' got stuck at 9.30 p.m. and refloated at midnight, and the 'Volharding 15' on Oct 11 from 2.30 a.m. until 4.15 a.m. There was no significant damage in any of the cases. The 'Maasvallei', while sailing downstream, ran aground on the left bank of the Rhine's shipping channel and was stuck for more than eight hours. The shipping channel below Oppenheim was closed to extra-wide vessels. The maximum width allowed was 11.45 metres. The closure affected the stretch of the Rhine from Gernsheim to the Main spit near Mainz. This closure was lifted again on the afternoon of Oct 11. The 'Gunther' (ENI: 05037670) of the river authoritiy remained on site. Two warning signs on a raft in the Rhine were now intended to alert shipping to the potential shallows and guide vessels around them. Experts now had to determine whether there was indeed a shallow area at Rhine kilometer 474 and what the next steps should be. It is possible that the Rhine would need to be dredged in this area below Oppenheim to prevent further vessels from running aground.