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An emergency response was launched on the evening of Oct 5, 2026, in Salamis after the 'Neptune Ethos' ran aground on sandy bottom in the Kamatero area, Salamis. Following the grounding, three tugs and a Coast Guard vessel proceeded to the grounding site. A private diver also arrived to inspect the ship's hull. There were a total of 36 people on board the 'Neptune Pireas', none of whom was harmed. Of these, 27 were crew members, while the remaining nine were technicians of a private contractor team. The incident caused neither marine pollution nor an environmental threat. The company Neptune Lines worked closely with the competent authorities and specialised partners from the outset to manage the incident quickly and safely, while following all required procedures and safety protocols. On the morning of Oct 6, the unloaded ship was pulled off by the tug 'Ifestos' (IMO 8008254), after the damage inspections were completed, and anchored in pos. 38° 00' N 023° 31' E. Reports with photos and video: https://www.documentonews.gr/article/salamina-prosaraxe-to-neotefkto-ploio-metaforas-ochimaton-neptune-pireas/ https://tvxs.gr/news/ellada/salamina-prosaraxe-neoteykto-ochimatagogo-sto-kamatero-dytis-elegchei-to-ploio https://www.parapolitika.gr/ellada/article/1801489/salamina-ploio-metaforas-ohimaton-prosaraxe-stin-periohi-kamatero-sto-simeio-tria-rumoulka-video/ https://www.metaforespress.gr/naftilia/%CE%B7-%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%CE%BD%CF%89%CF%83%CE%B7-%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%82-neptune-lines-%CE%B3%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CF%84%CE%B7%CE%BD-%CF%80%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%83%CE%AC%CF%81%CE%B1%CE%BE%CE%B7-%CF%84/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AqWvQy-960&source_ve_path=MjE0Mjgz&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.documentonews.gr%2F

The 'Salvamar Navia' assisted a migrant boat on the morning of Oct 5 off the port of La Restinga. The cayuco was detected by the SIVE about 10.5 nautical miles south of La Restinga (El Hierro). At 10:48 a.m. (Canary time), 55 adult Sub-Saharan people disembarked in La Restinga, apparently in good health, who were attended to by the health and security resources deployed on land. The response was coordinated by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2107067344426082418

During an inspection of the 'Ura' at the port of Brake on Oct 2, 2026, officers from the water police uncovered a violation of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission regulations, as established in the MARPOL Convention (Annex VI, Regulation 13) for international shipping. This violation resulted in the imposition of a security deposit amounting to 40,000 euros. The deposit was levied against the captain and the chief engineer by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). Investigations conducted by water police officers on board revealed that the vesselhad been fitted with new auxiliary diesel engines in 2024. These new engines were not correctly recorded in the required documentation and, furthermore, were operating without the mandatory additional exhaust gas cleaning systems. Due to the absence of these cleaning systems, the BG Verkehr (German Social Accident Insurance Institution for Transport and Traffic)—specifically its Ship Safety Division—was also notified of the situation. However, the vessel was not prohibited from continuing its voyage; instead, it was permitted to proceed subject to specific conditions. The details of these conditions were coordinated among the relevant authorities. Investigations by the water police were ongoing. The ship sailed the same day, headed to Szczecin with an ETA as of Oct 5. Report with photo: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/119277/6363712

An operation to raise the wreck of the 'Virgo Transport 8' will be carried out in October following intensive discussions with insurers, according to the vessel's operator, PT Virgo Karya Shipping. On Oct 3, the Virgo spokesperson Simson Fransiscus Rihi said in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, that the company had been coordinating with international Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurers to move forward with the wreck removal operation. The planned operation had received approval from the Ministry of Transportation, the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), and the Harbor Master and Port Authority. The operator had selected a contractor to carry out the salvage operation, while administrative procedures were still underway. There remained several issues that needed to be resolved, and the company was still working to provide supporting data to the decision-makers at P&I. The operator iwas s committed to expediting the administrative process to allow the immediate salvage of the vessel, which was believed to still contain the remains of victims of the incident. On the same occasion, Basarnas Chief Mohammad Syafii announced the suspension of underwater operations after 21 days of searching for victims due to concerns that the recovery process could compromise human remains. While in previous days bodies could float upon extrication, they might disintegrate after being removed from the ship at this stage of search. For that reason, it would be ineffective to continue underwater operations under current circumstances,. He therefore called for an immediate salvage operation to facilitate the safer recovery of victims. 188 of the 243 people aboard the ferry have been accounted for as of Oct 4, including 80 who were found dead.

The Andaman and Nicobar Command carried out a maritime medical evacuation of an injured Vietnamese national from the 'Viet Sun 09' near Indira Point, safely transferring him to Campbell Bay for further treatment on Oct 4, 2026. The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) coordinated athe medical evacuation, after information was received regarding a medical emergency onboard the vessel. A ship from the Naval Component proceeded towards the vicinity of Indira Point to evacuate the casualty. The man was evacuated from the merchant vessel through boat operations and provided immediate first aid onboard the naval vessel. Following the initial medical intervention, the casualty's vital parameters were stabilised, after which he was safely transferred to Campbell Bay for further medical treatment. Report with photo: https://www.republicworld.com/amp/india/indian-navy-rescues-injured-vietnamese-national-from-merchant-ship-near-indira-point-2026-10-05-138301

On Oct 4, 2026, at 1.37 a.m. the 'Xanthia', enroute from Elnesvågen to Førby, with a cargo of liquid stone, intended primarily for use in paper production, was in collision with the 'Havfrakt' (IMO: 9280706), underway from Husoy to Myre, and the 'Bergfjord' (IMO: 9166455), underway from Fredrikstad to Mo i Rana, in the Valderhaug Fjord near Ålesund, in a relatively narrow strait on the east side of Valderøya, towards Hamnøya. The 'Bergfjord' had made some course changes, eventually crossing the 'Xanthia'’s path from the latter’s port side. Xanthia left rather little room, though likely enough for the 'Bergfjord' to have navigated the strait on the correct side. The 'Havfrakt' was positioned astern of the 'Bergfjord', but chose to turn to port, and was subsequently unable to give way when the 'Xanthia' and the 'Bergfjord' ended up lying athwart the strait. One of the ships took on water after the collision. The two cargo ships were moored in Ålesund, while the tanker initially anchored in the Valderhaugs Fjord in pos. 62° 29' N 006° 07' E, before entering the port of Ålesund too. The 'Bergfjord' had suffered severe damage to the bow and the starboard side foreship. The accident happened amid poor visibility, when two vessels were approaching from the south and one from the north.There was a combined total of 30 crew members on board. One ship had a crew of 16, while the other two had crews of seven. Dewatering pumps were brought onto the ship, which was taking on water. A rescue helicopter and the frigate KNM 'Fridtjof Nansen' were initially deployed by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), but later stood down. The police did not yet know the cause of the collision, but contacted the crews. Breathalyser tests have been administered to some individuals on board, but no signs of intoxication were detected. Police were continuing their investigation at the scene. Inspectors of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate boarded the ships in Ålesund later on Oct 4. Reports with photos and video: https://www.nrk.no/norge/tre-store-skip-har-kollidert-ved-alesund-1.18044704?fbclid=Iwb21leAUvAKJjbGNrBS8AkWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEemeZvDNQEnxRhAcN0gCKoqb2iwd6cjjGwQYKcw_58i1LWD7NVBfY5LZkOlEM_aem_aF666pt-QpTzDQeOVw2bBw https://www.nrk.no/mr/tre-store-skip-har-kollidert-ved-alesund-1.18044704 https://www.ba.no/tankbat-og-to-lasteskip-stotte-sammen-ved-alesund/s/80-8-57577 https://www.nrk.no/mr/her-kolliderer-tre-skip-med-kvarandre-i-valderhaugfjorden-utanfor-alesund-1.18045337

The 'Jolien', enroute from Bad Essen to Nordenham. loaded with about 820 tons of grain, suffered water on the Dortmund-Ems-Canal on Oct 4, 2026, at 12.46 p.m. in the Dörenthe district of Ibbenbüren. The crew discovered that water had seeped into a space between the cargo hold and the hull and berthed in the Hafen St. in Ibbenbüren. The vessel was loaded with about 820 tons of grain. The fire department was alerted and deployed a total of four submersible pumps to remove the water from the affected area and secure the ship. As a precaution, emergency personnel also deployed an oil boom on the water to prevent any potentially leaking operating fluids from spreading onto the waterway. The cause of the water ingress on the cargo ship was unclear. Emergency services continued their work into the afternoon. Report with photos: https://www.anc-newswire.de/2026/10/ibbenburen-wassereinbruch-auf.html

The 'Loch Portain', serving on the route Berneray - Leverburgh, was taken out of service on Oct 5 for investigations into vibration levels affecting all four main engines and associated gearboxes. The 'Loch Bhrusda' was operating an amended timetable. As of Oct 5, the 'Loch Portain' remained out of service at the James Watt Dock, Greenock, until March 25, 2027, while investigations intothe vibration levels affecting all four main engines and associated gearboxes were continued. CalMac did not expect the vessel to return to the Sound of Harris service before the end of the winter timetable and was working through the equipment manufacturer's recommendations. CalMac has developed a plan for the remainder of the summer timetable until Oct 18 and winter timetable period from Oct 19 to March 25, taking account of the demands of the annual overhaul programme.

The Spanish flagged fishing vessel 'Los Jaimes' requested towing assistance on the early morning of Oct 5, 2026, m due to an engine problem, while the ship was west of the Cíes. The 'Salvamar Pollux' was mobilised by the CCS Vigo of Salvamento Marítimo and took it in tow to Ribeira.

Navy helicopters have located the 'Emil', which has been adrift in the Black Sea since two months, about 40 kilometres east of Cape Shabla. The vessel was struck by a drone in the Odesa area on August 5. Following the fire, which gutted the accomodation block, bridge and engine room, and subsequent failure of its technical systems,it was rendered unmanageable and abandoned by its crew. Since then, the ship has been adrift in Romania's exclusive economic zone and drifted with the ocean currents, moving southwards. The Bulgarian Navy has issued a warning to vessels navigating the region about the presence of a dangerous, unmanned, and uncontrolled vessel in the indicated area. The ship was being monitored, and the relevant authorities were prepared to take the necessary measures, according to an Armed Forces statement. Report with photos: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-emergencies/4171188-media-reports-russianstruck-ship-near-odesa-drifts-unmanned-40-miles-from-bulgaria.html

On the evening Oct 3, the 'Viking XPRS', which was due to depart for Tallinn at 8 p.m., has not been allowed to leave the port of Helsinki, after ferry traffic south of Helsinki was stopped due to a foreign metal object in in the southern part of the Kustaanmiekka Strait, in a shipping lane used by passenger vessels. A funnel-shaped metal object was discovered in the water south of the island of Gustavssvärd outside Helsinki at 7.20 p.m. After the Finnish police received a report from the Border Guard, they cordoned off the area along with the Coast Gurd. Police asked the Finnish Navy for assistance in identifying the object. The restricted sea area was south of Särkkä and Suomenlinna and west of Vallisaari. Ships arriving at and departing from the Katajanokka terminal and the Olympia Terminal in Helsinki's South Harbor were among those that pass through the area. The Finnish Navy, which arrived to identify the object, said its preliminary assessment was that it was a very old mechanical part from a shipwreck. The Helsinki Police Department said in a statement issued at around 2:30 a.m. that the object was not an explosive device. Authorities lifted the restrictions on the sea area and police left the scene. The ferry was finally able to leave port on the night. Report with photo: https://news.err.ee/1610155867/object-that-halted-helsinki-tallinn-ferry-traffic-turns-out-harmless

Early on Oct 3, 2026, the 'Tio Jan' allided with the protective structure of pier No. 5 of the General Manuel Belgrano Bridge, which connects the Chaco and Corrientes provinces, while navigating downstream on the Paraná River and passing the area of ​​the interprovincial bridge, at kilometer 1,205 of the navigation route. Damage was reported to the bridge's guardrail and pier number 5. Additionally, five barges became detached from the convoy, prompting an operation to recover them. Two were initially recovered and moved to a designated mooring area at kilometer 1,198. A third was later recovered with the assistance of the tug 'Pampero I'. The two remaining barges were stranded at kilometer 1,199, outside the main channel. At 8:44 a.m., the tug managed to free the barge 'GL-004' from the grounding site. It was then towed to the mooring and secured at 10:25 a.m. The tug then returned to the site to continue work on the second barge. Finally, at 11:55 a.m., it was reported that barge 'PG-17' had also been freed and subsequently moored in the designated area. After all five barges were recovered and safely moored, the emergency operation was concluded. At daylight, Coast Guard personnel conducted another inspection of the impact zone and assessed the condition of the fender and pier No. 5 of the General Belgrano Bridge. During the procedure, a displacement of the fender from its original position was observed, in addition to the damage to the piling structure. A drone was also used to obtain aerial images that allowed for documenting the state of the structure after the impact. As a preventive measure, the local Coastal Station reduced the maximum dimensions of convoys crossing the bridge to 180 meters in length by 50 meters in beam, both upstream and downstream, and during both day and night. The Federal Prosecutor's Office of Corrientes, headed by Prosecutor Melina Perborell, intervened after the incident. Assistant Prosecutor María Ana Zalazar was initially informed of what happened, and subsequently, legal proceedings were ordered to be initiated, with the Prosecutor's Office to be kept informed of any developments. To date, no restrictive measures have been imposed on the captain or the tug. Both an administrative and a judicial investigation were launched to examine the collision with the bridge structure and the subsequent release of the barges. The Coast Guard also requested a technical inspection of the vessels involved to verify their safety conditions and plans to conduct onboard inspections with specialized personnel. Meanwhile, the transit of other convoys across the bridge continued under the control of Coastal Station L6Y. Other vessels crossed the area without incident. Report with photos: https://www.ellitoral.com.ar/sociedad/2026-10-4-10-33-0-el-puente-interprovincial-resulto-con-danos-tras-el-impacto-de-un-remolcador-paraguayo

On Oct 4, 2026, at 1.37 a.m. the 'Xanthia', (IMO: 9246152), enroute from Elnesvågen to Førby with a cargo of liquid stone, intended primarily for use in paper production, was in collision with the 'Havfrakt' (IMO: 9280706), underway from Husoy to Myre, and the 'Bergfjord', underway from Fredrikstad to Mo i Rana, in the Valderhaug Fjord near Ålesund, in a relatively narrow strait on the east side of Valderøya, towards Hamnøya. The 'Bergfjord' had made some course changes, eventually crossing the 'Xanthia'’s path from the latter’s port side. Xanthia left rather little room, though likely enough for the 'Bergfjord' to have navigated the strait on the correct side. The 'Havfrakt' was positioned astern of the 'Bergfjord', but chose to turn to port, and was subsequently unable to give way when the 'Xanthia' and the 'Bergfjord' ended up lying athwart the strait. One of the ships took on water after the collision. The two cargo ships were moored in Ålesund, while the tanker anchored in the Valderhaugs Fjord in pos. 62° 29' N 006° 07' E, before entering the port of Ålesund too. The 'Bergfjord' had suffered severe damage to the bow and the starboard side foreship. The accident happened amid poor visibility, when two vessels were approaching from the south and one from the north.There was a combined total of 30 crew members on board. One ship had a crew of 16, while the other two had crews of seven. Dewatering pumps were brought onto the ship, which was taking on water. A rescue helicopter and the frigate KNM 'Fridtjof Nansen' were initially deployed by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), but later stood down. The police did not yet know the cause of the collision, but contacted the crews. Breathalyser tests have been administered to some individuals on board, but no signs of intoxication were detected. Police were continuing their investigation at the scene. Inspectors of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate boarded the ships in Ålesund later on Oct 4. Reports with photos and video: https://www.nrk.no/norge/tre-store-skip-har-kollidert-ved-alesund-1.18044704?fbclid=Iwb21leAUvAKJjbGNrBS8AkWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEemeZvDNQEnxRhAcN0gCKoqb2iwd6cjjGwQYKcw_58i1LWD7NVBfY5LZkOlEM_aem_aF666pt-QpTzDQeOVw2bBw https://www.nrk.no/mr/tre-store-skip-har-kollidert-ved-alesund-1.18044704 https://www.ba.no/tankbat-og-to-lasteskip-stotte-sammen-ved-alesund/s/80-8-57577 https://www.nrk.no/mr/her-kolliderer-tre-skip-med-kvarandre-i-valderhaugfjorden-utanfor-alesund-1.18045337

The U.S. Coast Guard announced on Oct 2, 2026, the seizure of two ships bound for Cuba, which were illegally carrying thousands of gallons of diesel fuel amid the ongoing fuel blockade to the country, in recent months. The 'Grace' was seized on Sep 5 by the US Coast Guard and Mexican authorities in the Caribbean Sea between Cuba and Mexico, after it was alleged to use covert operations to traverse the high seas. Coast Guard agents equipped in tactical gear boarded the container ship, guns drawn, while a separate Coast Guard boat went alongside. The 'Grace' was brought to Progreso, where a Mexican Navy (MARINA) inspection team confirmed the presence of large quantities of fuel in the vessel’s ballast tanks. The Coast Guard also announced the seizure of another Cuba-bound ship, the 'Jaira Provider', which allegedly was carrying more than 200,000 gallons of fuel when it was seized on June 28. The fuel aboard the 'Jaria Provider' was also stored in ballast tanks. Accordiong to an incident report from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the supply vessel had been moored at a pier in Mayagüez since July 9. An oil slick formed around the hull, apparently leaking from bolts on the ship. The Coast Guard sealed the affected areas and deployed an oil boom. According to the report, there were approximately 220,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board, about 833 tons, on board. Report with photos: https://abcnews.com/amp/Politics/us-coast-guard-seized-ships-thousands-gallons-oil/story?id=136949453

On the evening of Oct 4, 2026, a boat attempting to cross to the United Kingdom was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez in the Berck-sur-Mer area (62). The SNSM deployed the 'Notre Dame des Sables' from Berck-sur-Mer to monitor the boat, along with a Spanish Guardia Civil patrol vessel, which was operating under the orders of the maritime prefect. Upon arrival, they reported approximately 90 people on board. Five people were taken into care of the rescuers. Two men were in cardiac arrest and received immediate medical attention from the SNSM crew. Despite their efforts, the emergency medical service (SMUR) pronounced both men dead. The other people, injured by prolonged contact with the gasoline in the boat, received medical attention. The castaways aboard the Guardia Civil patrol boat were disembarked and assisted by land-based rescue services in Boulogne-sur-Mer.

The SAR helicopter Helimer 205 (Avincis personnel) has carried out a medical evacuation of a passenger from the 'Queen Anne', enroute from Cagliari to Gibraltar, about 75 nautical miles south of Formentera, on Oct 5, 2026. The patient has been transferred to Son Sant Joan Airport, where an ambulance was waiting. The operation coordinated by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Palma and Cartagena. Video: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2107176049662697766/video/1

Oct 5 marked 15 years since the 'Rena' ran aground on Ōtāiti in 2011, spilling about 350 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the Bay of Plenty. Since then, the former University of Waikato marine ecologist Dr. Phil Rossand his team have monitored the ecological effects of the grounding at Astrolabe Reef, under contracts with the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and, at various stages, the 'Rena'’s owner and insurer. Ross had not dived at the Ōtāiti/Astrolabe Reef before the grounding. Soon afterwards, he dived at other reefs around Mōtītī to get a sense of what a relatively unaffected reef looked like, providing a comparison for his subsequent monitoring of Ōtāiti. Since October 2011 he had made more than 300 dives at the reef, monitoring its recovery and the condition of the wreck that remains on the seabed. The fish life has become amazing. The biodiversity and the vibrancy of life on Ōtāiti is every bit as good as the other offshore reefs in the Bay of Plenty. The reef is supporting a thriving and diverse marine ecosystem, with large numbers of snapper among the most obvious signs of its recovery. Ōtāiti was now part of the Motiti Protection Area, where fishing is prohibited and diving has been permitted. Recent comparisons with other reefs around Mōtītī found Ōtāiti had biodiversity and ecological health comparable with the surrounding reefs. The wreck remained an important part of the monitoring, particularly because of copper wiring originally from building destroyed in the Canterbury quakes that went down with the stern of the 'Rena'. A significant amount was recovered during the salvage operation, but some remained beneath the wreck where it cannot be accessed. If the wreck moves and the copper is exposed, then some decisions could be made about trying to recover it. A major storm this year produced swells of about 10.5m, but the main wreck and the copper beneath it did not move. Some pieces of wreckage weighing tens of tonnes left in shallower water near the top of the reef had been moved by storms. When these bits of wreckage get moved off, within a few months we see a seaweed forest starting to grow on the reef. Sediment samples are collected from sites around the former debris field, as well as further away from the wreck, and are tested for copper and contaminants associated with anti-fouling paint. Water chemistry testing around the copper has also shown that its influence has not expanded beyond the area identified in earlier monitoring. Some sections of wreckage were now so covered in marine life that it was difficult to distinguish between ship and reef. The development was regarded as a good lesson in the resilience of the ocean and the ability of those reef ecosystems to recover from disturbance. The reef was supporting a wide range of marine life, including jack mackerel, kahawai, kingfish, moki, Sandager’s wrasse, butterfly perch, blue maomao and the occasional manta ray. The current resource consent was due to end of 2027, with a planned handover of responsibility for the wreck and its ongoing management to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Report with photos: https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/385832-from-scrap-yard-to-sea-life--rena-reef-rebounds.html

TS Laevad, which operates Estonia's island ferries, canceled three scheduled sailings of the 'Piret' on Oct 4, 2026, as the ship had to undergo emergency dockside repairs. The ship had damaged its propeller while operating in difficult ice conditions, and headed to Tallinnfor emergency docking at the BLRT Shipyard in Kopli. Affected were the 7.20 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. departures from Virtsu and the 7.55 p.m. sailing from Kuivastu, on Muhu. Passengers who had purchased tickets in advance were contacted and offered alternative travel options. The ferry 'Regula' was inserted to replace the 'Piret' for Saaremaa sailings from oct 5 until Oct 7, while the sister ship, the 'Tõll'. continued operating as timetabled.

On Oct 4, 2026, at 1.37 a.m. the 'Xanthia', (IMO: 9246152), enroute from Elnesvågen to Førby, with a cargo of liquid stone, intended primarily for use in paper production, , was in collision with the 'Havfrakt', underway from Husoy to Myre, and the 'Bergfjord' (IMO: 9166455), underway from Fredrikstad to Mo i Rana, in the Valderhaug Fjord near Ålesund, in a relatively narrow strait on the east side of Valderøya, towards Hamnøya. The 'Bergfjord' had made some course changes, eventually crossing the 'Xanthia'’s path from the latter’s port side. Xanthia left rather little room, though likely enough for the 'Bergfjord' to have navigated the strait on the correct side. The 'Havfrakt' was positioned astern of the 'Bergfjord', but chose to turn to port, and was subsequently unable to give way when the 'Xanthia' and the 'Bergfjord' ended up lying athwart the strait. One of the ships took on water after the collision. The two cargo ships were moored in Ålesund, while the tanker anchored in the Valderhaugs Fjord in pos. 62° 29' N 006° 07' E, before entering the port of Ålesund too. The 'Bergfjord' had suffered severe damage to the bow and the starboard side foreship. The accident happened amid poor visibility, when two vessels were approaching from the south and one from the north.There was a combined total of 30 crew members on board. One ship had a crew of 16, while the other two had crews of seven. Dewatering pumps were brought onto the ship, which was taking on water. A rescue helicopter and the frigate KNM 'Fridtjof Nansen' were initially deployed by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), but later stood down. The police did not yet know the cause of the collision, but contacted the crews. Breathalyser tests have been administered to some individuals on board, but no signs of intoxication were detected. Police were continuing their investigation at the scene. Inspectors of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate boarded the ships in Ålesund later on Oct 4. Reports with photos and video: https://www.nrk.no/norge/tre-store-skip-har-kollidert-ved-alesund-1.18044704?fbclid=Iwb21leAUvAKJjbGNrBS8AkWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEemeZvDNQEnxRhAcN0gCKoqb2iwd6cjjGwQYKcw_58i1LWD7NVBfY5LZkOlEM_aem_aF666pt-QpTzDQeOVw2bBw https://www.nrk.no/mr/tre-store-skip-har-kollidert-ved-alesund-1.18044704 https://www.ba.no/tankbat-og-to-lasteskip-stotte-sammen-ved-alesund/s/80-8-57577 https://www.nrk.no/mr/her-kolliderer-tre-skip-med-kvarandre-i-valderhaugfjorden-utanfor-alesund-1.18045337

The ' Mila' struck a rock and sprang a leak near the Kachlet lock on the Danube, close to Passau on Oct 2, 2026, at 2.30 p.m. After water began entering the vessel, which was carrying a cargo of 800 tons of sand, the 74-year-old captain moored the ship at the Bayern Port in Passau. Emergency crews from the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) and the volunteer fire department were able to temporarily seal the leak. Although no oil or diesel had spilled, an oil boom was deployed around the freighter as a precautionary measure. The damage to the cargo vessel amounted to approximately 20,000 euros. Officers from the water police were on site on Oct 3 at midday. An investigation was now underway to determine how the accident occurred. Reports with photos: https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/gueterschiff-faehrt-in-passau-gegen-felsen-und-schlaegt-leck,VWysI5F https://www.pnp.de/lokales/stadt-passau/fotostrecke-der-einsatz-nach-dem-schiffsunfall-in-passau-in-bildern-22126961 https://www.mediendenk.de/index.php?AID=0000069911