News

The future of the 'Odyssey' has become uncertain after its lender took control of the vessel. Residents were notified of the takeover, while the company explored options to regain control through financial restructuring and a potential operating partnership. The vessel was expected to move from Sihanoukville to Singapore, where it could eventually be auctioned. The lender has also assumed responsibility for the ship's operating expenses. Passengers were given only the weekend to retrieve their personal belongings before losing access to the vessel. The lender was now responsible for paying the crew, purchasing fuel, managing operations and securing the ship. The company still has an opportunity to negotiate a restructuring agreement during the transition period, which was a 30- to 90-day process during which they have time to get a restructure done. The lender remained open to proposals that could provide sufficient funding to continue operations. The discussions with the lender have not necessarily ended, and a funded proposal could still provide a path toward recovering the ship. An independent effort by residents to purchase the vessel collapsed. after a lender rejected their financing request. The proposal had attracted financial commitments from 169 residents willing to contribute additional money. The company had faced financial difficulties for at least three months before the ship got stranded in Cambodia. Internal communications also showed growing urgency to secure additional contributions from residents. During an early August meeting, an internal company presentation identified the need to distinguish between residents who genuinely could not contribute more money and those who were unwilling to provide further funding. Report with photos: https://www.vietnam.vn/en/ceo-du-thuyen-mac-ket-o-campuchia-viet-xin-loi-nhung-xoa-sau-vai-gio

On Nov 1, a Russian convoy with the heavy loaded 'Anastasiia' (IMO: 9349291) and 'Ascalon' (IMO: 9198226) transited the Storebæelt enroute from Baltiysk, escorted by the Russian Baltic Fleet Steregushchiy-class corvette 'Stoykiy' and the Altay-class tanker 'Yelnya' (IMO: 6813095). Both cargo ships have a well-documented history of transporting Russian weapons and military equipment. The 'Ascalon' was previously involved in the "Syrian Express," while the 'Anastasiia' was tracked unloading military trucks in Tobruk, Libya, just last month. Danish and German patrol vessels and Coast Guard units, including the HDMS 'Nymfen' (IMO: 4537116) and the 'Bamberg' (IMO: 9830020) of the German Federal Police have been actively shadowing the convoy's every move out of the Baltic.The final destination wass unknown, but given their track record, a delivery to Africa or the Middle East was highly likely.

The Vietnam MRCC coordinated the medevac of a crew member of the 'Demter Leader', who was suffering from symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndrome, and transported him to Ho Chi Minh City for urgent medical treatment on Oct 30, 2026. At 9:20 a.m., the ship had issued a distress call enroute from Japan to Singapore south of Vietnam. A crew member had suddenly experienced persistent pain in the left side of his chest, accompanied by difficulty breathing and a headache. According to the medical assessment conducted by International SOS, the sailor was likely experiencing acute coronary syndrome (ACS), with a risk of myocardial infarction. His condition required an urgent evacuation to a hospital. As his condition temporarily worsened, he was given supplemental oxygen. The captain then requested the intervention of the Vietnamese authorities to arrange for his medevac. Upon receiving the alert, the MRCC activated rescue procedures, requested remote medical assistance, and guided the crew in performing initial first aid. Under the direction of the Vietnam Maritime and Inland Waterways Administration, the rescue vessel 'SAR 272', based in Phuoc Thang Ward, ô Chi Minh-City, was dispatched to the scene with two doctors on board. On Oct 31 at 3:21 the patient was disembarked at the Central Wharf in Phuoc Thang Ward and transferred to the hospital for emergency treatment. Report with photo: https://fr.vietnamplus.vn/operation-de-sauvetage-en-mer-un-marin-japonais-evacue-vers-ho-chi-minh-ville-post270541.vnp

The 'Wooyang Venus' was detained again in Newcastle, New South Wales, with one detainable defiency: 18201 - LABOUR CONDITIONS-CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - Fitness for duty - work and rest hours (no responsibility of RO). The ship was released again on Oct 31. The last detention was on Aug 9 in Gladstone, Queensland,also with one detainable defienciy for two days.

On Nov 1, a Russian convoy with the heavy loaded 'Anastasiia' and 'Ascalon' (IMO: 9198226) transited the Storebæelt enroute from Baltiysk, escorted by the Russian Baltic Fleet Steregushchiy-class corvette 'Stoykiy' and the Altay-class tanker 'Yelnya' (IMO: 6813095). Both cargo ships have a well-documented history of transporting Russian weapons and military equipment. The 'Ascalon' was previously involved in the "Syrian Express," while the 'Anastasiia' was tracked unloading military trucks in Tobruk, Libya, just last month. Danish and German patrol vessels and Coast Guard units, including the HDMS 'Nymfen' (IMO: 4537116) and the 'Bamberg' (IMO: 9830020) of the German Federal Police have been actively shadowing the convoy's every move out of the Baltic.The final destination wass unknown, but given their track record, a delivery to Africa or the Middle East was highly likely.