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The 'WL Palekh' was detained on Oct 31, 2026 , in London with 24 deficiencies, four of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Evaluation of crew performance Lack of training 2) Fire safety - Remote Means of control (Machinery spaces) Inoperative 3) Safety of navigation - Estabilishmens of working language onboard Not known 4) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Nov 5 and left the port on Nov 6 enroute to Kandalaksha with an ETA as of Nov 14. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14ugDujogBc/

A major security alert was triggered in Ermoupolis on the island of Syros after the Israeli-operated 'Crown Iris' received a bomb threat, prompting an extensive search operation by Greek authorities, whole the ship was preparing to depart for Haifa on Nov 3, 2026. An unidentified individual reportedly contacted the captain through a maritime radio channel, claiming that an explosive device had been attached to the vessel's hull. There were 940 passengers and 597 crew members on board, bringing the total number of people aboard to 1,537. Greek Coast Guard personnel immediately launched an emergency response, deploying explosives-detection dogs, specialist security teams and divers to inspect the ship. The Underwater Missions Unit (MYA) also participated in the operation. Initial inspections found no explosives. However, additional checks were scheduled before the vessel could resume its journey with an ETAat Haifa as of Nov 5.

The US-sanctioned Russian-flagged cargo vessels 'Ascalon' and 'Anastasiia' were underway again through the English Channel on Nov 5, closely monitored by UK military assets: The ' Ascalon' was heading 255.7° at a speed of 10.9 knots after departing from St. Petersburg The ' Anastasiia' was heading 255° at a speed of 10.6 knots, coming from Baltiysk. A Royal Air Force (RAF) Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (Registration: ZP806, Hex: 43C91D, Callsign: GURNY01) has been actively tracking and orbiting the convoy in the Channel at low altitude (~2,225 ft).

The Greek Police has arrested a Palestinian man, suspected of being a part of Hamas, and planning to attack the 'Crown Iris' on June 8, 2026. The 37-year-old man was working in a hotel on the island of Crete, from where the police nabbed him. The man had arrived in Greece from Gaza a year ago and was given asylum. He has two children in Gaza and was recruited by Hamas while he was living there. The man is also being investigated for travelling to Malaysia to receive training for making explosives. Searches conducted in his home in Crete and Athens revealed several mobile phones, laptops, hard drives and bank cards. Police also seized lab equipment and chemicals that could be used for making a bomb. He was also said to have connections with a cell of four other Palestinians recently arrested in Cyprus for illicit activities.

The US-sanctioned Russian-flagged cargo vessels 'Ascalon' and 'Anastasiia' were underway again through the English Channel on Nov 5, closely monitored by UK military assets: The ' Ascalon' was heading 255.7° at a speed of 10.9 knots after departing from St. Petersburg The ' Anastasiia' was heading 255° at a speed of 10.6 knots, coming from Baltiysk. A Royal Air Force (RAF) Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (Registration: ZP806, Hex: 43C91D, Callsign: GURNY01) has been actively tracking and orbiting the convoy in the Channel at low altitude (~2,225 ft).