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An investigation and structural assessments were taking place to assess the damage caused by the allision of the 'Independence of the Seas' with the Heritage Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal upon its arrival at Bermuda on Sep 14, 2026. A section of the wharf moved some inches, and damage was also caused to a pipe below the surface. The ship sailed again on Sep 15 and arrived in New York on Sep 17. The Ministry of Public Works was carrying out a structural assessment of the berth to determine the extent of the damage. There was no impact to shipping operations, and vessel movements could be continued as normal. Report with photo: https://www.royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20261021/investigation-after-cruise-ship-strikes-port/

On Oct 21, 2026, the 'Hillefjord', serving on the route Ranavik–Skjersholmane, suffered a technical problem, which has led to the cancelled departures, starting at 5.45 a.m. from Skjersholmane and at 06.35 from Ranavik. There was a problem with the gear, and a part needed to be replaced. A spare part was ordered and a repair carried out. The service was operated again as scheduled from 03.45 p.m.

The 'Majd' was detained in Zhoushan on Oct 20, 2026, with two detainable defiencies: 07116 - FIRE SAFETY - Ventilation (no responsibility of RO) 01125 - CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - SHIP CERTIFICATES - Engine International Air Pollution Prev. Cert. (no responsibility of RO).

The 'The Diplomat' was detained in Tianjin on Oct 21, 2026, with two detainable defienices: 14108 - POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I - 15 PPM Alarm arrangmts. (no responsibility of RO) 07114 - FIRE SAFETY - Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces (no responsibility of RO).

On Oct 21, 2026, the medical evacuation of a crew member of Ukrainian nationality was requested from the 'Cycladic Spire', which was located about 149 nautical miles northwest of Cape Vilano. The CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo deployed the SAR helicopter Helimer 402, which hoisted the patient and transported him to Alvedro for further transfer to the hospital.

Coast Guard teams, dispatched to the area following reports from local fishermen, towed the 'Fortis' to the waters off Giresun Port and anchored it on Oct 11. After it was moored, smoke was detected in the ship's cargo hold, which contained the 3,300 tons of chickpeas. Giresun Port teams carried out cooling operations from the sea with a tug to prevent a potential fire. After the ship's hatch covers were later opened, the cargo was disposed of at Giresun port with 11 trucks, causing a strong odor in the surroundingareas of the city. The ship had been enroute to Mersin, carrying 3,300 tons of chickpeas, which had been loaded at Russia’s Novorossiysk Port, when it was struck by a drone in the Black Sea. The ten crew members on board the damaged vessel were evacuated. Drifting uncontrollably without a crew, the ship was carried by the current as far as the waters off the Keşap district of Giresun. Report with video: https://www.yenisafak.com/video/gundem/karadenizde-saldiriya-ugrayan-gemi-giresun-aciklarina-suruklendi-4863687

Beached at Chittagong 14.08.26 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122201202662471366&set=pcb.10167647673148943

For the first time in over a month a tanker, the 'Soyia', was hit off the coast of Iraq in the Strait of Hormuz on Oct 20, 2026. The ship was struck about 30 nautical miles southeast of Al Faw, enroute from Khor Al Zubair Offshore. All crew members on board were reported to be safe. The tanker berthed in Umm Qasr on Oct 21.

The 'Xinghe Express' was detained in Shenzhen on Oct 19, 2026, with five detainable defiencies: 07103 - FIRE SAFETY - Division - decks,bulkheads and penetrations (no responsibility of RO) 06101 - CARGO OPERATIONS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT - Cargo Securing Manual (no responsibility of RO) 10138 - SAFETY OF NAVIGATION - Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) (no responsibility of RO) 03105 - WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS - Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.) (no responsibility of RO) 03108 - WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS - Ventilators, air pipes, casings (no responsibility of RO). The ship was released again on Oct 20.

The 'Successor' was detained in Huanghua on Oct 20, 2026, with three detainable defiencies: 02199 - STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS - Other (Structural condition) (no responsibility of RO) 11101 - LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES - Lifeboats (no responsibility of RO) 07114 - FIRE SAFETY - Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces (no responsibility of RO).

The 'General Polad Hashimov' was detained in Constanta on Oct 13, 2026, with 16 detainable defiencies. 10103 - Safety of Navigation - Radar - no responsibility of RO; 10116 - Safety of Navigation - Nautical publications - no responsibility of RO; 10118 - Safety of Navigation - Speed and distance indicator - no responsibility of RO; 10123 - Safety of Navigation - International code of signals-SOLAS - no responsibility of RO; 1204 - Certificate and Documentation - Crew Certificates - Certificate for personnel on tankers - no responsibility of RO; 12106 - Dangerous goods - Instrumentation - no responsibility of RO; 1308 - Certificate and Documentation - Documents - Records of rest - no responsibility of RO; 14107 - Pollution prevention - Marpol Annex I - Oil disch. Monitoring and control system - no responsibility of RO; 18203 - Labour Conditions-Conditions of employment - Wages - no responsibility of RO; 18314 - Labour Conditions-Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering - Provisions quantity - no responsibility of RO; 18321 - Labour Conditions-Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering - Heating, air conditioning and ventilation - no responsibility of RO; 18409 - Labour Conditions-Health protection, medical care,social security - Dangerous areas - no responsibility of RO; 2117 - Structural Conditions - Decks - corrosion - no responsibility of RO; 4109 - Emergency Systems - Fire drills - no responsibility of RO; 5108 - Radio Communications - Performance standards for radio equipment - no responsibility of RO; 7106 - Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system - no responsibility of RO. The ship was released again on Oct 21 and left the port enroute to Giurgiulesti with an ETA as of Oct 22.

On Oct 21, 2026, the 'Skomværhav', with three people on board, suffered water ingress near Hjelmsøya, off Havøysund, and sent out a mayday signal. A cargo ship, which was in the area, came to the vessel's aid and assisted the crew. The HRS North Norway coordinated the response and deployed the lifeboat 'Odin' to the scene. Upon its arrival, it managed to pump out the water and successfully stabilised the fishing vessel, which was subsequently towed to the port of Havøysund. Report with photos: https://x.com/NSSR/status/2112929901711876191

The KM 'Sabuk Nusantara 91', serving on the Kalianget–Sapeken shipping route in Sumenep Regency, East Java, caught fire en route to Sapeken Island on Oct 19, 2026, approximately one hour and 30 minutes after the vessel departed from Kalianget Port. The incident took place in the waters near the tip of Talango Island, Sumenep. The fire has been brought under control by the crew within 20 minutes. Following this, the crew carried out a cooling-down process to ensure the situation remained secure. All passengers were safe, the situation on board remained stable, and there were no casualties resulting from the incident. After addressing the fire, the 'Sabuk Nusantara 91' continued its voyage toward Kangean Port, where the vessel arrived at around 06:00 p.m. WIB. PELNI had continued to monitor the condition of the ship, ensuring that safety remained a primary focus throughout the remainder of the voyage. Reports with photos: https://oceanweek.co.id/kapal-sabuk-nusantara-91-terbakar-di-sumenep-sudah-aman-dan-lanjutkan-perjalanan/ https://suaraindonesia-news.com/km-sabuk-nusantara-91-rute-kalianget-sapeken-dikabarkan-terbakar-di-sekitar-talango/

A NAVAREA IX warning was issued following an incident involving the 'Al Dasma'. The tanker was reported struck by an unknown projectile, which caused a fire, which was later extinguished. The tanker was sailing approximately 11 nautical miles west of Bukha in pos. 26-09.02 N 055-56.1 E at the time of the attack and later dropped anchor. No environmental impact was reported. All crew members were reported safe. Mariners transiting the area were advised to exercise extreme caution.

On the morning of Oct 20, 2026, the San Juan Bay Pilots received an emergency call from the 'Silver Valerie', alerting them to a ship's movement towards a vessel of the logistics company Crowley, while the tanker was anchored in the port of San Juan in the mooring area "E" after having shifted there from the Puerto Rico Energy Dock. Strong winds caused the vessel to drag its anchor. The harbour pilots immediately requested tug assistance. A pilot on duty boarded the 'Silver Valerie' to secure the situation. Despite this, the drift could not be stopped in time, and the 'Silver Valerie' allided with the Crowley vessel, hitting its bow with the starboard side. The incident was reported to the U.S. Coast Guard, which has launched an official investigation. The tanker was moored in pos. 18° 27' 'N 066° 06' W. Report with photos: https://www.elvocero.com/actualidad/pr-cticos-de-la-bah-a-de-san-juan-explican-su-intervenci-n-en-incidente/article_709ede4e-935c-4e2c-bf57-ffe8524afb24.html https://www.metro.pr/noticias/2026/10/21/embarcacion-de-combustible-choca-con-otro-barco-en-el-muelle-de-san-juan/

The 'Power JME 11' was detained on Oct 20, 2026, in Tanjung Priok with five detainable defienices: 07110 - FIRE SAFETY - Fire fighting equipment and appliances (no responsibility of RO) 10116 - SAFETY OF NAVIGATION - Nautical publications (no responsibility of RO) 10111 - SAFETY OF NAVIGATION - Charts (no responsibility of RO) 10111 - SAFETY OF NAVIGATION - Charts (no responsibility of RO) 07122 - FIRE SAFETY - Fire control plan (no responsibility of RO).

The 'ASC Brave' was detained in Tianjin on Oct 21, 2026, with four detainable defienices: 07105 - FIRE SAFETY - Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions (no responsibility of RO) 06101 - CARGO OPERATIONS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT - Cargo Securing Manual (no responsibility of RO) 04114 - EMERGENCY SYSTEMS - Emergency source of power - Emergency generator (no responsibility of RO) 14108 - POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I - 15 PPM Alarm arrangmts. (no responsibility of RO).

Due to a technical issue with the 'Loch Fyne', serving on the route Rhubodach - Colintraive, on Oct 21, the following sailings had to be cancelled: Departure Colintraive - 02:10 p.m. Departure Rhubodach - 02:20 p.m. Engineers were working on repairs, and the service was due to be resumed with the 02:30 p.m. departure from Colintraive.

The ' Chelsea 3' has been towed to Burgas on Oct 16, after a 24-hour operation hampered by adverse weather conditions. The operation began after more than seven hours of inspections,at about 10:30 a.m., under the ministry and the Burgas Maritime Administration. Zhivko Petrov was the captain. The navy and border police also took part. The 'Chelsea 3' lay 12.5 nautical miles south of Cape Maslen Nos and 10.7 nautical miles east of Lozenets, near Tsarevo. Its anchor had been caught on the sea floor, which kept the ship steady and let the towing begin. By 2:00 p.m. the tug 'Aliot' and the cargo mv 'Chelsea 2' (IMO: 9314442), a second ship with the same owner as the 'Chelsea 3', were alongside the damaged vessel. Crews then spent nearly seven hours on checks and preparation. At 8:55 p.m. the convoy set off for Burgas, where the ship was safely moored despite severe damages and water ingress at the port side bow, starboard side amidships at the height of the waterline and the port stern above the waterline, where the drones had penetrated the hull, at berth 25. Bulgarian authorities started an the investigation. The findings would be made public and shared with European partners. Additional technical assistance would also be provided if necessary. The Military Prosecutor’s Office in Sofia has launched an investigation into a suspected war crime in connection with the attack. Experts were set to determine the exact nature of the damage, the weaponry used in the attack, and the origin of the drones that struck the vessel. Reports with photos: https://www.bgnes.com/economy/chelsea-3-arrives-in-burgas-after-complex-salvage-operation-investigation-into-attack-underway https://darik.bg/korabat-e-prazen-az-go-garantiram-kapitan-petrov-za-proverkite-za-radiacia-na-chelsi-3~548104.html

101 people were on on board the 'Sea-Watch 5', following the crew's rescue of an additional 36 individuals—including children and pregnant women—during their latest operation off Libya, and after having saved 65 migrans before. The shio got Crotone designated as safe port by the Italian authorities for the disembarkation of the migrants, with an ETA as of Oct 22.