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On the afternoon of Nov 4, the Spanish fishing vessel 'Pirata II - 3AC0-4-404' was disabled in the Atlantic Ocean approximately two nautical miles south-southwest of Cabo Vilán. The 'Pirata II' had suffered an engine failure with three crew members on board and requested assistance. Salvamento Maritimó dispatched the 'Salvamar Altair', which took the ship in tow and pulled it to the port of Muxia.

A significant Russian military sealift operation is currently underway, involving the 'Lady R' (IMO: 9161003), 'Lady D' (IMO: 9349289) and 'Maia 1' (IMO: 9358010) A second cargo convoy has been tracked navigating in formation, recently crossing the southern Baltic Sea just north of the Polish coast. Following military loading activities at Baltiysk throughout late October, involving other vessels like the 'Ascalon' and 'Anastasiia', this group was now sailing outbound. The 'Lady R' has been operating with intermittent AIS signals. There were three highly probable destinations for this hardware, Tobruk with an ETA as of Nov 8-9, 2026, Tartus or Lomé with an ETA as of Nov 13-14.

arrived Chittagong Anchorage 05.11.26

In September 2026 the cutter was sold to a recycling company in Kampen upon Ijssel. The ship has since left its homeport Büsum and was lifted ashore and broken up in November 2026.

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 'Caledonian Osle', serving on the route Ardrossan - Brodick, suffered a technical issue, which required further investigations, on the foremidday of Nov 5. As a consequence, all sailings operated by the ferry from the 11:30 a.m. departure from Troon were liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice, until repairs were completed.

From the early morning of Nov 5, 2026, until 7 p.m., assistance has been coordinated from the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife and Las Palmas for several makeshift vessels. In El Hierro, the 'Salvamar Navia' and 'Salvamar Diphda' have located three cayucos with 99, 194, and 207 people on board, which were all escorted to La Restinga. Off Arguineguín, Gran Canaria, 73 and 39 people aboard two precarious boats have been sssisted to port by the 'Guardamar Urania' and 'Salvamar Macondo'. In La Gomera, the 'Salvamar Mízar' has assisted a cayuco with 80 people. In Lanzarote, the 'Salvamar Al Nair' assisted a boat with 51 people to port.

On Nov 5, 2026, the CROSS Etel was alerted by the CROSS Corsen—which had relayed the distress call—that an English passenger aboard the ' MSC Virtuosa' was experiencing confusion and a possible neurological impairment, necessitating a medical evacuation. In coordination with the Maritime Medical Consultation Centre (CCMM) and the Maritime Medical Coordination unit of the SAMU (SCMM29), the CROSS decided to carry out a medically assisted evacuation of the passenger by helicopter. The CROSS deployed a French Navy H160 helicopter from the 32F squadron to provide assistance. The helicopter arrived on the scene with a medical team that had been picked up from the La Cavale Blanche Hospital in Brest. The passenger was hoisted aboard the helicopter and subsequently transported to La Cavale Blanche Hospital, where he was admitted for care at 2:00 p.m.

On Nov 5, the Mytilene Port Authority was notified of an injury sustained by a 44-year-old Greek passenger of the ' Nissis Samos', while vehicles were being disembarked. He sustained an injury to his left lower limb after being struck by a private passenger vehicle—driven by a 35-year-old Greek national—within the vessel's garage deck. Crew members of the ferry, along with the 35-year-old driver, immediately provided first aid to the injured man. He was subsequently transported by private vehicle to the "VOSTANEIO" General Hospital of Mytilene for further medical treatment. The Central Port Authority of Mytilene, which is conducting the preliminary investigation, has arrested the 35-year-old driver.

beached at Alang 05.11.26

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/

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 ' Argyll Flyer', serving on the route Gourock - Dunoon, suffered a technical issue with the starboard side main engine on Nov 5. As a consequence, the service had to be cancelled. A replacement bus service was operated, departing Gourock to McInroy's Point and departing Dunoon to Hunter's Quay and connect with Western Ferries. There would be a review for the service on Nov 9 at 12:00 p.m. Please see: https://calm.ac/01 for details.

From the early morning of Nov 5 until 7 p.m., assistance has been coordinated from the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife and Las Palmas for several makeshift vessels. In El Hierro, the 'Salvamar Navia' and 'Salvamar Diphda' have located three cayucos with 99, 194, and 207 people on board, which were all escorted to La Restinga. Off Arguineguín, Gran Canaria, 73 and 39 people aboard two precarious boats have been sssisted to port by the 'Guardamar Urania' and 'Salvamar Macondo'. -In La Gomera, the 'Salvamar Mízar' has assisted a cayuco with 80 people. In Lanzarote, the 'Salvamar Al Nair' assisted a boat with 51 people to port.

The 'Coruisk', serving on the route WemyssBay - Rothesay, suffered a technical issue on Nov 6, which required further investigations. As a consequence, the following sailings are cancelled: Departure Rothesay - 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:00 p.m. Departure Wemyss Bay - 11:15 a.m., 1:05 p.m., 3:05 p.m. All crossings of the 'Argyle' were operated as per timetable.

Beached at Aliaga 05.11.26

One of the 'Viking Cinderella’s engines suffered a failure on Nov 2, 2026, while the ferry was sailingbetweenMariehqmn and Helsinki. An explosion filling the engine room with fire, smoke, and debris. Maintenance work had been carried out on the vessel during a port call, and when the crew attempted a test start, something went wrong, causing parts inside the engine to break. There were no injuries or damage to property, other than to the engine itself. The personnel in the engine room were at a safe distance. The engine had to be repaired, while the full extent of the damage was not yet known. For the time being, the ferry could continue to operate according to its schedule with reduced engine power. The vessel was designed to maintain its schedule using three engines. It berthed in Mariehamn and Stockholm on Nov 3. Report with video: https://alandsradio.ax/nyheter/video-ska-visa-explosion-i-cinderellas-maskinrum?fbclid=Iwb21leAVahLpjbGNrBVqD-GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEfvzS2oeBJBGLWHJ8XPkdHEI9c9KwW4HTUfjmQSsHm4q4PFv-hpCJOca_nh8g_aem_xuWEQxiqevvFqOAgLj4BrA

The 'Dingenis Jan', which had sunk in Cardingford in September 2026, hs been moved to Ballywalter recently, where it has been abandoned at the pier. It was tied on the bollards on the pier and could rip the top end of the pier, the slabs of which have been built with wrre put together with lime mortar and would not take the pulling and pushing of a large vessel, off.

TUI Cruises has cancelled a second voyage for the 'Mein Schiff 3' following the ship’s allision with two container ships in Bremerhaven on October 25. The second cancelled sailing was a 14-night Norway cruise that had been planned to depart Germany on Nov 14. The 'Mein Schiff 3' was expected to resume service for her planned Nov 28 departure, a four-night sailing to Kiel.

From the early morning of Nov 5 until 7 p.m., assistance has been coordinated from the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife and Las Palmas for several makeshift vessels. In El Hierro, the 'Salvamar Navia' and 'Salvamar Diphda' have located three cayucos with 99, 194, and 207 people on board, which were all escorted to La Restinga. Off Arguineguín, Gran Canaria, 73 and 39 people aboard two precarious boats have been sssisted to port by the 'Guardamar Urania' and 'Salvamar Macondo'. In La Gomera, the 'Salvamar Mízar' has assisted a cayuco with 80 people. In Lanzarote, the 'Salvamar Al Nair' assisted a boat with 51 people to port.