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17 crew members of the 'Khatulistiwa 8', captained by Syamsul Kamal, were rescued on Oct 7, 2026, at 9.37 p.m. WIB., while Mayan Petter Saba, 29, the chief officer, remained missing after the ship, enroute from from Tuban to Sampit in Central Kalimantan with a cargo of 1,850 tons of cement in polysling packaging, was in collision with a sand loaden barge, towed by the tug 'Berkat Bahari 1' (MMSI: 525301447), in pos. 06°33′ 460″ S 112° 59′ 291″ E. It had suffered a breach in the foreship, enocuntered a blackout and sank approximately nine nautical miles from the PT Semen Indonesia (SIG) Tuban Special Terminal. The 'Khatulistiwa 8' had departed from the PT SIG Tuban Special Terminal at 5:30 p.m. Two tugs of the PT Pertamina Trans Kontinental (PTK), the 'Amazon Harbour (MMSI: 525700850) and the 'Multi Progress' (IMO: 9898450), which were on standby in nearby waters, were deployed after receiving a distress signal from the vessel and immediately coordinated with the relevant authorities. The rescued crew members were brought to the Semen Indonesia jetty in Tuban by the 'Amazon Harbour' at 11.07 p.m. and handed over to port authorities and company personnel for further assistance. The 15 men and two women were accomodated in the Fortuna Hotel in Sugihwaras Village, Jenu District. The search operations for the missing chief officer were continued by the relevant authorities. The Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation through the Class III Tanjung Pakis Harbormaster and Port Authority Office (KSOP) continued to coordinate with Basarnas Brondong, Surabaya Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) a.o. As of Oct 8, no trace of the missing had been found. The patrol boat 'KNP 485' of the Class III Tanjung Pakis KSOP was also deployed to search the waters around the accident site. The weather at the time of the incident was relatively calm with waves ranging from 0.5 to 1 meter high. The exact cause of the collision were investigated by the authorities. Reports with photos and video: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/10/09/one-missing-17-rescued-after-cargo-ship-sinks-off-indonesia039s-east-java#goog_rewarded https://kepri.pikiran-rakyat.com/nasional/pr-26810001530/mv-khatulistiwa-8-tenggelam-di-perairan-tuban-17-abk-selamat https://radartuban.jawapos.com/daerah/2610090002/satu-abk-mv-khatulistiwa-8-masih-dicari-hari-pertama-operasi-sar-nihil-hasil https://jatim.tribunnews.com/jatim/562457/kapal-khatulistiwa-8-tenggelam-usai-tabrak-tongkang-di-tuban-17-abk-selamat-1-hilang# https://headlinews.id/nasional/dua-tugboat-pertamina-trans-kontinental-bergerak-cepat-evakuasi-17-kru-mv-khatulistiwa-8-di-perairan-tuban/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVQcWA5d5AE

On Oct 6, 2026, the trawler 'IJsselmeer - VD-104', 18 gt (ID: NLD194800657; built 1948), from Volendam was in collision with the 'Yska' and its tow, the 9-m-concrete houseboat 'Heinz', on the Markermeer, en route to Amsterdam. The houseboat sustained a crack and started leaking. The trawler first grazed the port side of the tug and then sailed head-on into the much wider houseboat. The tug crew immediately sprang into action to seal the leak as much as possible with foam, sheets, and other material. Pumps were then used to keep the ark afloat and tow it to Uitdam. The trawler suffered a dent. The 'Yska' was sailing outside the navigation channel towards Amsterdam at a speed of about four knots. The 'VL-104' was coming from port and was sailing a crossing course at a speed of approximately 6,5 knots. The skipper of the 'Yska', owned by towing and salvage company Amstel & Y, only saw the 'VD-104' only when it was about 50 meters away from him. The oncoming vessel was apparently noticed late on the trawler as well. The collision set a major rescue operation in motion. The tug first called the traffic control center and then tried to communicate with the stern boat. The rescue operation had already started before he could switch to another VHF channel for assistance. A lifeboat of the KNRM Lelystad and a helicopter arrived at the scene. Police, Rijkswaterstaat, and ILT also attended. A nurse from the Coast Guard's SAR helicopter treated what turned out to be a small scratch on the skipper's head. The lifeboat from Lelystad brought firefighters to the houseboat who managed to finally seal the hole. The tug with its tow then proceeded to Uitdam for emergency repairs. They were not allowed to sail until both the insurance company and the ILT deemed it safe. Reports with photos: https://www.omroepflevoland.nl/nieuws/526562/meerdere-lichtgewonden-bij-aanvaring-viskotter-en-woonark-op-markermeer https://www.destentor.nl/lelystad/botsing-tussen-viskotter-en-woonark-op-markermeer-als-staal-tegen-staal-botst~aa69d96b/

The High Commission of the Republic in French Polynesia was informed on March 5, 2026, at 5:50 a.m. about a fire aboard the 'Nieuws Amsterdam', which was carrying 2,866 people, while it was sailing approximately one hour off the coast of Moorea. The JRCC Tahiti and the Crisis Management Team (EGC) were mobilised following the activation of the maritime emergency response plan (ORSEC). The High Commission's command post was activated under the authority of the High Commissioner of the Republic to organise the response in conjunction with the crew and coordinate all operations. In order to carry out all necessary checks to ensure the safety of the ship, passengers, and crew, a Dauphin helicopter was deployed to deploy a four-person assessment and intervention team on board. This assessment has eliminated any doubts regarding the fire, confirming with thermal imaging that no hot spots remained on the vessel, that all passengers and crew members were unharmed and safe, and that the was is capable of safely continuing its voyage to the port of Papeete.

The 'Buccleuch' was detained in Tianjin on Oct 8, 2026, with two detainable defiencies: 11104 - LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES - Rescue boats (no responsibility of RO) 07105 - FIRE SAFETY - Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions (no responsibility of RO).

The 'Egy Sky' was detained in Constanta on Oct 3, 2026, with four detainable defiencies: 1125 - Certificate and Documentation - Ship Certificates - Engine International Air Pollution Prev. Cert. - no responsibility of RO; 1142 - Certificate and Documentation - Ship Certificates - Liability for the removal of wrecks certificate - no responsibility of RO; 15150 - ISM - ISM - no responsibility of RO; 7123 - Fire safety - Operation of Fire protection systems - no responsibility of RO. The ship was released again on Oct 7 and left the port enroute to Port Said with an ETA as of Oct 11.

On Oct 8, 2026, the USA imposed sanctions on 22 tankers and several individuals and companies linked to Iran’s oil trade. The U.S. Treasury Department designated 17 vessels and their associated companies under Operation Economic Outcast, while the State Department announced sanctions against another five vessels, ten entities and six individuals involved in trading Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The sanctions target vessels operating under flags from more than a dozen jurisdictions, with ownership spread across companies registered in the Marshall Islands, Hong Kong, China, the British Virgin Islands and elsewhere. Among the vessels newly designated by Treasury was the 'Shenzen' (IMO: 9276561), which allegedly has transported more than 3.5 million barrels of Iranian crude since November 2025. The 'Tina 5' (IMO: 9237761) allegedly transported more than 1.5 million barrels of Iranian crude in August alone. Other vessels targeted in the action have carried naphtha, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas, methanol and other petrochemical products to markets across Asia and the Middle East. Among them were the 'Starway' (IMO: 9273246), which has transported more than three million barrels of Iranian naphtha since 2025, and the 'King Chain', which has carried several million barrels of Iranian methanol to China since 2023. The designations also covered the companies behind the vessels, targeting the ownership and operating networks used to move Iranian cargoes through international markets. The department also removed two vessels, the 'Hakuna Matata' (IMO: 9354167) and 'Pinocchio' from its sanctions list, after determining that they had left Iran’s shadow fleet and were sold to operators not subject to sanctions.

On Oct 8, 2026, the USA imposed sanctions on 22 tankers and several individuals and companies linked to Iran’s oil trade. The U.S. Treasury Department designated 17 vessels and their associated companies under Operation Economic Outcast, while the State Department announced sanctions against another five vessels, ten entities and six individuals involved in trading Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The sanctions target vessels operating under flags from more than a dozen jurisdictions, with ownership spread across companies registered in the Marshall Islands, Hong Kong, China, the British Virgin Islands and elsewhere. Among the vessels newly designated by Treasury was the 'Shenzen' (IMO: 9276561), which allegedly has transported more than 3.5 million barrels of Iranian crude since November 2025. The 'Tina 5' (IMO: 9237761) allegedly transported more than 1.5 million barrels of Iranian crude in August alone. Other vessels targeted in the action have carried naphtha, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas, methanol and other petrochemical products to markets across Asia and the Middle East. Among them were the 'Starway', which has transported more than three million barrels of Iranian naphtha since 2025, and the 'King Chain' (IMO: 9277761), which has carried several million barrels of Iranian methanol to China since 2023. The designations also covered the companies behind the vessels, targeting the ownership and operating networks used to move Iranian cargoes through international markets. The department also removed two vessels, the 'Hakuna Matata' (IMO: 9354167) and 'Pinocchio' (IMO: 9400112), from its sanctions list after determining that they had left Iran’s shadow fleet and were sold to operators not subject to sanctions.

The 'Festijn' ran aground on a sandbank on the Wester Scheldt near Breskens in pos. 51° 23' N 003° 38' E on Oct 6, 2026, shortly after 1:00 p.m., while sailing along the channel near the Hoofdplaat to spot seals and other sights on the Western Scheldt. The skipper contacted the Dutch Coast Guard to request assistance due to the receding tide. Given that there were 72 passengers of various ages on board, in addition to the Breskens lifeboat 'Zeemanshoop', the lifeboats 'Winifred' (Cadzand) and 'Uly' (Westkapelle) were also deployed, along with a Coast Guard helicopter, a Medical Duty Officer, and a municipal official. Ultimately, the helicopter was not utilised. Thanks to their shallow draft, the lifeboats were able to pull alongside the tour boat and take all the passengers on board. Once everyone had been transferred from the ' Festijn', the lifeboats headed for the port of Breskens, where all passengers were brought safely ashore. Many of the passengers were elderly and were looked after at the KNRM lifeboat station. Since the tour boat had also departed from Breskens, the passengers' cars were parked at the harbor. This allowed them to quickly continue on their way. The rescue operation was concluded after an hour, at which point Rijkswaterstaat took over the incident. Three crew members remained on board to wait for the next high tide. At around 9 p.m. the water level was high enough to refloat, and at 9.30 p.m. the ship was back in Breskens, where it remained stationary as of Oct 8. The cause of the vessel running aground was not yet known, and whether the dense fog had played a role in it. According to Ube van der Zee, involved in organising the tours, the grounding of the ship was a ‘confluence of circumstances, which could also have had to do with a shifted sandbank or the receding tide. Already in July 2025, 63 passengers had to be evacuated from the 'Festijn' by the KNRM after smoke had emerged in the engine room while the ship was underway. Reports with photos: https://www.knrm.nl/nieuws/knrm-reddingstation-westkapelle/zeehondentocht-loopt-vast-op-zandbank https://www.bndestem.nl/sluis/rondvaartschip-gestrand-op-zandbank-in-de-westerschelde-72-opvarenden-van-boord-gehaald~a6b2beb3/?slug_rd=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbinnenvaartlog.nl%2F&fbclid=IwT01FWAUx4hBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHriZdG5Lpl7lSjWQ0e4E4X16IQBP0jm4kg-keC79MEFAhF4vawiwBnCe7quW_aem_4ln4Iys9yhfn0asFU8Ofow

Holland America Line has re-examined the steam systems of its entire fleet following the fatal accident, which had occurred aboard the 'Nieuw Amsterdam' on March 22, 2024. The systems on two of the company's ships have since been modified. Crews were also receiving increased attention to the risks of steam hammer. This beacme evident from a follow-up by the Dutch Safety Board (OVV). The board had investigated the accident in which two crew members lost their lives, while the ship was docked at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. In a space in the engine room, an expansion joint of the main steam line had ruptured. As a result, hot steam was released. The space filled with steam exceeding 100 degrees Celsius within 86 seconds. The two crew members were unable to reach the exits and died from exposure to the hot steam. The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) therefore recommended, among other things, that procedures and training for working with steam systems be adjusted. The Holland America Line has followed this recommendation. The shipping company has critically reviewed the steam systems of all its ships and modified two systems based on this. Measures have also been taken to better raise awareness among crews regarding the risks of steam hammer. The OCC expressed satisfaction with the activities being undertaken to improve safety. The OVV has brought the report and recommendations to the attention of the sector. The Royal Netherlands Shipowners Association (KVNR) and Maritime & Offshore NL have distributed the report to their members. This was intended to help with the safer construction, design, management, and maintenance of steam systems. The Board also intended to incorporate the risks into the international education and training of seafarers. To this end, the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) must be amended.

The US Coast Guard medevaced an ailing crew member of the 'Ocean Gladiator' about 86 nautical miles off Hawaii on Oct 7, 2026. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point hoisted the 55-year-old man at 8:35 a.m. and safely transferred him to higher medical care at Hilo International Airport. The JRCC Honolulu had received a notification at 7:50 a.m. on Oct 6 from the ship, requesting the medevac for a crew member who had been experiencing a medical condition, while it was sailing 540 miles of southeast Big Island. After conferring with the duty flight surgeon, who recommended a medevac, watchstanders established regular communications with the vessel’s crew to monitor the patient's status and planned the medevac, when the vessel was 86 miles offshore Big Island the next morning. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4623200/coast-guard-medevacs-cargo-ship-crew-member-offshore-hawaii/

The 'Ilektra' was detained in Tianjin on Oct 7, 2026, with three detainable defiencies: 07114 - FIRE SAFETY - Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces (no responsibility of RO) 02199 - STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS - Other (Structural condition) (no responsibility of RO) 14108 - POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I - 15 PPM Alarm arrangmts. (no responsibility of RO). The ship was released again on Oct 8 and left the port enroute to Weihai with an ETA as of Oct 9.

The 'Nota App' was detained in Constanta on Oct 5 with five detainable defiencies: 10117 - Safety of Navigation - Echo sounder - no responsibility of RO; 1125 - Certificate and Documentation - Ship Certificates - Engine International Air Pollution Prev. Cert. - no responsibility of RO; 1330 - Certificate and Documentation - Documents - Procedure for complaint under MLC,2006 - no responsibility of RO; 2108 - Structural Conditions - Electrical installations in general - no responsibility of RO; 8107 - Alarms - Machinery controls alarm - no responsibility of RO. The ship was released again on Oct 8, and left the port enroute to Istanbul with an ETA as of Oct 9.

On Oct 8, 2026, the USA imposed sanctions on 22 tankers and several individuals and companies linked to Iran’s oil trade. The U.S. Treasury Department designated 17 vessels and their associated companies under Operation Economic Outcast, while the State Department announced sanctions against another five vessels, ten entities and six individuals involved in trading Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The sanctions target vessels operating under flags from more than a dozen jurisdictions, with ownership spread across companies registered in the Marshall Islands, Hong Kong, China, the British Virgin Islands and elsewhere. Among the vessels newly designated by Treasury was the 'Shenzen' (IMO: 9276561), which allegedly has transported more than 3.5 million barrels of Iranian crude since November 2025. The 'Tina 5' (IMO: 9237761) allegedly transported more than 1.5 million barrels of Iranian crude in August alone. Other vessels targeted in the action have carried naphtha, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas, methanol and other petrochemical products to markets across Asia and the Middle East. Among them were the 'Starway' (IMO: 9273246), which has transported more than three million barrels of Iranian naphtha since 2025, and the 'King Chain', which has carried several million barrels of Iranian methanol to China since 2023. The designations also covered the companies behind the vessels, targeting the ownership and operating networks used to move Iranian cargoes through international markets. The department also removed two vessels, the container ship 'Hakuna Matata' and the 'Pinocchio' (IMO: 9400112), from its sanctions list after determining that they had left Iran’s shadow fleet and were sold to operators not subject to sanctions.

On Oct 8, 2026, the USA imposed sanctions on 22 tankers and several individuals and companies linked to Iran’s oil trade. The U.S. Treasury Department designated 17 vessels and their associated companies under Operation Economic Outcast, while the State Department announced sanctions against another five vessels, ten entities and six individuals involved in trading Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The sanctions target vessels operating under flags from more than a dozen jurisdictions, with ownership spread across companies registered in the Marshall Islands, Hong Kong, China, the British Virgin Islands and elsewhere. Among the vessels newly designated by Treasury was the 'Shenzen' (IMO: 9276561), which allegedly has transported more than 3.5 million barrels of Iranian crude since November 2025. The 'Tina 5' allegedly transported more than 1.5 million barrels of Iranian crude in August alone. Other vessels targeted in the action have carried naphtha, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas, methanol and other petrochemical products to markets across Asia and the Middle East. Among them were the 'Starway' (IMO: 9273246), which has transported more than three million barrels of Iranian naphtha since 2025, and the 'King Chain' (IMO: 9277761), which has carried several million barrels of Iranian methanol to China since 2023. The designations also cover the companies behind the vessels, targeting the ownership and operating networks used to move Iranian cargoes through international markets. The department also removed two vessels, the 'Hakuna Matata' (IMO: 9354167) and 'Pinocchio' (IMO: 9400112), from its sanctions list after determining that they had left Iran’s shadow fleet and were sold to operators not subject to sanctions.

The investigation into the fatal accident on the 'Arvia', in which a 35-year-old Filipino electrical engineer died on Oct 6, 2025, has been concluded. According to the British Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), it was not established that the elevator was no longer able to move before the man entered the elevator shaft. The government agencymade several recommendations to improve the safety. Technicians had been working on a passenger elevator on October 26, 2025, while the ship was en route from Southampton to Tenerife. After tests, the elevator was returned to normal operating mode. An electrical engineer entered the elevator shaft via the deck. Shortly thereafter, the elevator was called and rose. The man became trapped between the elevator car and the shaft wall and died. The investigative board stated that the crew did not have a clear joint plan for the inspection. Furthermore, following problems with an elevator door, it was not re-established how the work was to be performed safely. he elevator doors had locks designed to prevent the elevator from moving. According to the investigators, there were insufficient safety barriers. As soon as the doors closed, the elevator could be activated normally again. The MAIB advised the owner Carnival UK to reassess the security of elevator doors. The company has since tightened procedures, communication, and training for elevator maintenance.

The Norwegian Maritime Authority wants crew working in the engine room of a cruise ship to be trained in the use of steam systems, based on an investigation report of the Onderzoeksraad voor Veiligheid (OVV) into the explosion in the engine room of the 'Nieuw Amsterdam' on March 22, 2024, in which two crew members died, when an expansion joint in a main steam line ruptured. The engine room was filled with steam exceeding 100°C within 86 seconds. Inhaling the hot steam affected their lung function, with fatal consequences. The system was never completely shut down, even when not in use. This situation was not considered in the original design, nor in subsequent modifications. The crew as a whole was unaware of the need to keep the steam line cooling valves open. The Dutch Safety Board investigation revealed a discrepancy between the system's design and its actual use. The crew was not trained or educated about the origins and hazards. The authority will therefore investigate whether they can provide training to engine room personnel on cruise ships. There were many lessons to be learned from the way seafarers apply their experience and knowledge. The gap between design and practice must be closed. Moreover, the authority pointed out that not all accidents can be prevented, as working procedures, risk analyses, and training materials do not always fully reflect the reality on board. The shipping company's current internal training courses on the steam system were , incidentally, fully in line with international laws and regulations. These laws and regulations should pay more attention to the risk of steam hammer in a steam system, for safer working methods, the researchers stated in their conclusion. The Dutch Safety Board recommendeds that the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management request the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to amend the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), so that the risks of steam systems are addressed in crew training.

The 'Merry Ocean' was detained in Humen on Oct 8, 2026, with eight detainable defiencies: 03199 - WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS - Other (load lines) (Panama Classification Bureau (PCB)) 02139 - STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS - Water Level Detectors on Cargo Ships (no responsibility of RO) 13101 - PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY - Propulsion main engine (Panama Classification Bureau (PCB)) 03105 - WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS - Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.) (no responsibility of RO) 06107 - CARGO OPERATIONS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT - Cargo operation (no responsibility of RO) 03108 - WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS - Ventilators, air pipes, casings (no responsibility of RO) 11101 - LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES - Lifeboats (Panama Classification Bureau (PCB)) 06101 - CARGO OPERATIONS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT - Cargo Securing Manual (no responsibility of RO).

The 'Polaris Mila' was detained in Ulsan on Oct 7, 2026, with two detainable defiencies: 15106 - ISM - Shipboard operations (no responsibility of RO) 14610 - POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX VI - Operational procedures for engines or equipment (no responsibility of RO). The ship was released again on Oct 8.

It appeared that the salvage activity on the 'Caroline Bezengi' was continuing, where the wreck remained firmly stuck on the rocks off the southwest tip of Jazirat Al Qibliyyah. The tanker was sanctioned by the EU, UK and US (OFAC), and has a past association with Russian state shipowner Sovcomflot, when a suspected limpet-mine blast occurred on June 8 enroute from Novorossiysk to Gujarat in loaden condition. The crew was taken off on June 12 by another sanctioned and Russian-connected dark fleet tanker, the 'Noble Walker' (IMO: 9292981), which was also en route to India with Russian oil aboard. The abandoned 'Caroline Bezengi' drifted in northeasterly direction with the monsoon winds until finally running aground on June 30. Wind speeds on Oct 8 were reported as a comparatively light 11 knots. Swells were less than one meter and were expected to remain so for the following week. These conditions were expected to enable operations on the deck of the tanker, and may enable the next phase of the salvage plan, maneuvering a small tanker close in to the lee of the island to start the offloading of the remaining fuel on board the half-submerged ship. Report with photo: https://maritime-executive.com/article/calm-seas-favor-salvage-operations-at-shadow-fleet-tanker-wreck-off-oman

On Oct 8, 2026, the USA imposed sanctions on 22 tankers and several individuals and companies linked to Iran’s oil trade. The U.S. Treasury Department designated 17 vessels and their associated companies under Operation Economic Outcast, while the State Department announced sanctions against another five vessels, ten entities and six individuals involved in trading Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The sanctions target vessels operating under flags from more than a dozen jurisdictions, with ownership spread across companies registered in the Marshall Islands, Hong Kong, China, the British Virgin Islands and elsewhere. Among the vessels newly designated by Treasury was the 'Shenzen' (IMO: 9276561), which allegedly has transported more than 3.5 million barrels of Iranian crude since November 2025. The 'Tina 5' (IMO: 9237761) allegedly transported more than 1.5 million barrels of Iranian crude in August alone. Other vessels targeted in the action have carried naphtha, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas, methanol and other petrochemical products to markets across Asia and the Middle East. Among them were the 'Starway' (IMO: 9273246), which has transported more than three million barrels of Iranian naphtha since 2025, and the 'King Chain', which has carried several million barrels of Iranian methanol to China since 2023. The designations also covered the companies behind the vessels, targeting the ownership and operating networks used to move Iranian cargoes through international markets. The department also removed two vessels, the 'Hakuna Matata' (IMO: 9354167) and 'Pinocchio' (IMO: 9400112), from its sanctions list after determining that they had left Iran’s shadow fleet and were sold to operators not subject to sanctions.