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During the investigation into the sinking of the 'Filo Jet', no shortcomings were found at the ports department, despite earlier safety deficiencies aboard the vessel. The ongoing investigation has also revealed allegations of crew failures, while the cause of the sinking remained unconfirmed. The statement was made during the latest hearing in the investigation into the sinking off the port of Kyrenia. Investigators provided further details about the vessel's condition, its inspection history and the actions of its crew, including findings that several items of safety equipment were missing or had not met the required standards. The Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) contained evidence of an inspection carried out by the Ports Department on June 27. The inspection identified several equipment problems, including an expired life buoy on the bridge and the absence of an air band and radio. A separate inspection conducted under SOLAS safety standards also found that the vessel was missing 14 adult life jackets and 12 children's life jackets. The company subsequently addressed the deficiencies. A subsequent inspection found that the reported problems had been corrected. The court also heard allegations concerning the first mate's conduct during the emergency. The police claimed that he had failed to fulfil his responsibilities on the day of the sinking, including assisting with the evacuation and helping passengers put on their life jackets. The defence also questioned whether the first mate had checked that the VDR equipment was functioning on the day of the incident. The lawyer argued that responsibility for these technical checks rested with him in his capacity as technical manager. The police were examining a report suggesting that damage to the front section of the ship may have been responsible for the sinking. The findings were expected to undergo further technical assessment by a team from Turkey before they could be confirmed. The police were still examining responses received from Turk Loydu on Nov 4. The Voyage Data Recorder has been fully downloaded, with experts examining recordings covering a total of 57 days. Investigators said the material included evidence of the June 27 inspection by the ports department The hearing also addressed the relationship between the vessel's captain and the company director. The defence claimed that the two did not know each other during the relevant period, questioning how responsibilities were divided under the International Safety Management (ISM) standards governing ship operations. The police described this as an allegation. The lawyer further questioned whether investigators would be able to complete their work within the remaining detention period, given that technical responses and reports from Turkey were still pending. The police said the investigation would be completed within the required timeframe. The nine suspects, who have been held for 74 days in connection with the investigation, were ordered to remain in custody for a further seven days. The court was told that the maximum detention period under the investigation was 90 days.

The 'MSV Quba' came under attack off the coast of Oman on Oct 29, 2026, and was hit by an unidentified aerial object, while sailing from the UAE toward Somalia. All 13 Indian crew members on board were rescued, though some sustained injuries. On No 12, the Ambassador Prashant Pise visited an injured Indian seafarer at Sohar hospital. He enquired about the seafarer’s well-being, interacted with the medical team regarding his treatment and recovery, and conveyed his heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery. The Embassy stood firmly with the affected seafarers and their families and remained committed to extending all necessary assistance. India on Nov 10 once again called for free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and said it was in touch with all concerned parties. Report with photo: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/nri/indian-ambassador-oman-visits-injured-seafarer-hospital-ptisx31j0gh

One crew member of the 'Venus 14' was rescued alive by the fishing vessel 'Phon Nuchit 5' on Nov 12 at 10.15 p.m. near Khlong Wan, off Prachuap Khiri Khan, leaving five crew members missing in the Gulf of Thailand. The man was found 30 nautical miles from the wrecksite. Strong winds and rough seas prevented the fishing vessel from entering Khlong Wan harbour after the rescue. In response, the authorities arranged for the Marine Department’s pollution-response vessel 'Den Sutthi' to transfer the survivor ashore. The Royal Thai Navy intensified its search amid conflicting crew figures and an unexplained four-hour gap between the loss of contact and the emergency report. On Nov 12, the operation had expanded to include maritime security personnel, special operations teams and Marine Department vessels. The Maritime National Interests Protection Centre Region 1 coordinated with the First Naval Area Command. The rescue gave naval commanders a new position from which to search for the remaining crew and prompted an immediate adjustment to the SAR operation. The naval commanders concentrated vessels and aircraft around the waters where Phon Nuchit 5 discovered the sailor. In parallel, maritime SAR mapping was used to calculate possible drift patterns. At approximately 3.20 p.m. a naval patrol recovered an orange reflective life jacket floating near the reported sinking coordinates. The equipment carried the marking SOLAS-XT1800B1*0525/2022. Investigators retained the jacket for examination, although its connection to the missing sailors remained unconfirmed. The authorities have not established whether the equipment had been deployed during an evacuation. Further information from the Marine Office revealed an earlier timeline for the tanker’s disappearance. According to Matichon, the operating company lost contact with the 'Venus 14' on Nov 11 at approximately 5 a.m. The First Naval Area Command received notification of the sinking at approximately 9 a.m., which left four hours between the loss of contact and the naval emergency notification. Tracking information had showed the vessel stationary near the position where it subsequently sank. The tanker had been broadcasting an at-anchor status when last detected, three days before the disaster. The available records suggested that the 'Venus 14' had remained around the same location since at least late October. However, its AIS history contained unusual gaps and implausible recorded positions. These irregularities raised questions about the reliability of the tracking information. Consequently, the vessel’s precise movements immediately before the disaster remained unclear. No official findings established whether the sailors received sufficient warning before the tanker went down. Authorities had not disclosed whether life jackets or other survival equipment were deployed. Similarly, they had not confirmed whether the crew entered the water together. The rescued sailor’s account had not been released, leaving the circumstances of the evacuation unknown. The authorities were also facing a potential environmental emergency involving 280 tons of diesel and 61 rai of threatened coral reefs off Prachuap Khiri Khan. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources began monitoring the possible consequences of a release. At the same time, the Royal Thai Navy and Marine Department prepared containment equipment. No diesel leakage had been confirmed in the latest assessment. The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency GISTDA examined how escaping diesel could move through the Gulf. Its modelling indicated that fuel could initially drift southwards before turning west or southwest. The coastal waters off Prachuap Khiri Khan were identified as a potential exposure area. The projections included coral reefs in Prachuap Bay, where several locations could be affected if diesel reached the coast.

On Nov 11, 2026, at 5.30 a.m. the Ukraine struck the Russian Project 21631 Buyan-M-class missile ship 'Naro-Fominsk' in the Gulf of Finland off Kotka near Gogland Island, approximately 112 miles from St. Petersburg and 601 miles from Ukraine. The attack marked a potentially historic expansion of Kyiv’s naval campaign far beyond the Black Sea into the Baltic Sea. Defense analysts described the attack as the first Ukrainian attack on an operational Russian warship at sea in the region since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) confirmed the attack without specifying the exact location of the strike or disclosing how severely the vessel was damaged. Finnish military authorities also confirmed an attack on a Russian corvette. Smoke was subsequently observed coming from the ship. which headed back towards St. Petersburg. Previous Ukrainian attacks against Russia’s Baltic Fleet had primarily targeted ships undergoing repairs, construction, or maintenance at naval bases and shipyards. The 'Naro Fominsk', by contrast, was reportedly conducting operational duties at sea when it was attacked. The 'Naro-Fominsk' belongs to a class of small missile ships designed to carry precision-guided weapons. Despite their relatively small size, these vessels can launch Kalibr cruise missiles, which Russia has repeatedly used to strike targets across Ukraine. The ship can also carry Oniks anti-ship cruise missiles, giving it additional capabilities against naval targets. The ship was launched in 2022, making it one of the newer vessels of its class in the Russian Navy. The strike was part of a broader series of operations conducted by Ukrainian forces overnight on Nov 11. Drones operated by the Alpha Special Operations Center also attacked port and oil infrastructure in Ust-Luga again.

On the morning of Nov 11, 2026, at around 9 a.m. the 'Venus 14', with six crew members and an unknown amount of fuel on board, sank in the Gulf of Thailand 27 nautical miles off the Sattahip Naval Base channel entrance in the Chon Buri province, in pos. 12°20′ N, 100°29′ E on a bearing of 227 degrees. Upon receiving the alert, the Royal Thai Navy's First Naval Area Command immediately deployed the patrol boat 'Tor 113' and the maritime surveillance aircraft Do 228 to search for the missing crew. Ships in the vicinity have been asked to exercise caution through a navigational warning. The bow tip of the vessel was still protruding from the water. Due to the potential for an oil spill, aöso the Marine Department has been alerted. The tug HTMS 'Panyi' and a helicopter were on standby with pollution containment equipment ready for immediate deployment and would be deployed if required. The authorities were also monitoring the area for fuel leakage. Reports with photos: https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/easy/3353344/6-crew-missing-after-oil-tanker-sinks-off-chon-buri https://www.marineinsight.com/venus-14-sinks-gulf-of-thailand-six-missing/