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The 'Heriberto Hernandez' repatriated 30 migrants to the Dominican Republic Navy vessel 'Capella (GC-108)' off Samana, on Nov 10,, following an interdiction by the Coast Guard Cutter 'Joseph Doyle' in the Mona Passage. One other of the interdicted people was pending repatriation. A Customs and Border Protection multi-role enforcement aircraft had initially detected a light-blue, 25-foot yola-style vessel with an undetermined amount of people aboard on the early morning of Nov 9. Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector San Juan diverted the 'Joseph Doyle' to interdict the suspect vessel. The grossly overloaded boat was riding low in the water and in danger of capsizing. The 'Joseph Doyle' embarked all 31 people from the makeshift vessel. All of them claimed to be Dominican Republic nationals. Following the interdiction, Coast Guard personnel coordinated with interagency partners and the Dominican Republic Navy to complete the repatriation. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4646568/coast-guard-repatriates-30-aliens-to-dominican-republic-following-migration-voy/

The 'Glen Sannox', serving on the route Ullapool - Stornoway, suffered a technical issue with the stabilisers on the morning of Nov 12. As a consequence, the scheduled freight sailing from Ullapool at 4.30 a.m. had to be cancelled. An update regarding an amended departure of the service was to be provided by approximately 9 a.m.

On Nov 10, 2026, at 1.38 p.m. UTC, the 'Sea 1' was struck by an unidentified projectile, while conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 19 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, at 13:38 UTC. All crew members were reported safe. The tanker continued towards its next port of call. The extent of any damage remained unknown. The ship was owned by the UAE-based Yueling Shipping Inc., managed by India’s Suraaj Ship Management and operated by UAE-based Rishi Shipping FZCO.

On Nov 10, 2026, at 1.30 p.m., the 'Perfect', enroute from Gebze to Motril, suffered a mechanical failure off Büyükçekmece in the Sea of Marmara and requested assistance. The vessel was taken in tow by the tugs 'Kurtarma 6' (IMO: 9463176) and 'Kurtarma 11' (IMO: 9854399) on Nov 11 at around 6 a.m. The response was coordinated by the Istanbul Vessel Traffic Services Centre. The 'Perfect' was safely moored in pos. 40° 58' N 028° 33' E in the Ambarlı Anchorage Area. Video: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/2120450683614666952/video/1

The 'NCC Fajr' was attacked, while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Nov 11, 2026. All crew members, including three Indian nationals, were reported safe, with no injuries. The Indian authorities were monitoring the situation, and the Indian Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways remained in regular contact with the ship management company to ensure the safety and well-being of the crew. The vessel was owned and commercially managed by Saudi Arabia’s National Chemical Carriers Company and under operational management by the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) Bahri Shipmanagement. The precise location and circumstances of the incident remained unconfirmed.