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The 'Salvamar Al Nair' and the Helimer 211 SAR helicopter were deployed by Salvamento Marítimo, and a merchant vessel was requested to assist, after a precarious boat carrying 41 men of North African origin was located 26 miles northeast of Arrecife on Oct 17, 2026, by the 112 Emergency and Security Coordination Center. The boat had apparently departed from Sidi Ifni, Morocco. At 1:48 p.m. Canary Islands time, the 'Salvamar Al Nair' located the wooden boat and towed it to Arrecife, where the migrants disembarked apparently in good health.

The tank barge 'Shane V' (MMSI: 211509670), enroute from Sliedrecht to Gelsenkirchen, was in a head-on-collision with the 'Love Story', enroute from Koblenz, on the Rhine near Tolkamer on the night of Oct 17, 2026. Both ships sustained significant damage to their port side bows above the waterline, while there were no injuries in the incident. The vessels berthed in Tuindorp. The police was on site and started investigating the circumstances of the collision. There was no danger to other shipping traffic. How the two ships came into contact, was not yet known. Report with photos: https://112nederland.nl/2026/10/18/flinke-schade-na-aanvaring-tussen-twee-schepen/

The unmanned 'Sjøblomsten' broke lose from its four moorings in Nyksund on the morning of Oct 15, 2026, and grounded at the breakwater. At 08:30 a.m., the lifeboat 'Halfdan Grieg' was on its way to Nyksund, but has since turned around and returned to Myre, as the vessel was inaccessible and firmly stuck on the shore. The crew, in cooperation with the Øksnes Fire and Rescue, was looking at alternative options for salvage. The pier in Nyksund was closed for around three hours to secure the vessel before the tide came in. The municipality was informed that a salvage attempt was successful on the evening of Oct 17. Reports with photos: https://www.vol.no/nyheter/n/zlbwVv/slet-seg-i-uvaeret https://www.kystogfjord.no/nyheter/n/31KE1L/baaten-er-berget https://www.nrk.no/nordland/turistbat-slet-seg-i-uvaeret-_-moloen-i-nyksund-stenges-1.18056797

On the afternoon of Oct 16, 2026, the Port Authority of Syros was informed of a small fire in a VW van on the car deck of the 'Eurochampion Jet 2', enroute from the port of Mykonos to Syros. The local emergency plan was immediately activated, while the fire was completely extinguished by crew members. After the arrival of the ferry in port, the damaged vehicle was safely unloaded with the assistance of a Fire Service vehicle. Subsequently, an inspection was carried out by members of the Local Ship Inspection Team (TKEP) in the garage areas, during which it was found that the fire had not spread to adjacent vehicles or other areas of the ship, which was deemed seaworthy to continue its scheduled route. At the same time, an ambulance was called to the scene in order to preventively examine crew members who participated in extinguishing the fire. The ship sailed to the port of Piraeus with 383 passengers, 59 vehicles and eight motorcycles. The Syros Port Authority, which was conducting the preliminary investigation, arrested the foreign driver, an Albanian citizen, and the local owner of the vehicle, aged 40 and 45 respectively, for violation of article 264 par. 2 of the Criminal Code "Arson by negligence". There were no injuries or marine pollution from the incident. Report with photo: https://www.hcg.gr/el/epikairothta/ekdhlwsh-mikrhs-ektashs-pyrkagias-se-oxhma-entos-eg-og-tx-ploioy-sth-syro-8anatos-loyomenoy-sta-xania-entopismos-32-allodapwn-sto-farmakonhsi-syllhpsh-allodapwn-sthn-patra-apagoreysh-apoploy-if-skafoys-sth-leykada/

The German Federal Police were also active during the night in connection with Russian naval units and the ' Myra'. The patrol vessel 'Bamberg' (IMO: 9830020) had tracked the shadow tanker, which had arrived from Russia. The 'Myra' had previously drawn attention in the Baltic Sea when it changed its registered flag—switching from Madagascar to Cameroon—while underway. The Federal Police therefore kept the tanker under surveillance. No inspection took place, as the vessel was outside German territorial waters. The 'Myra' passed through the Fehmarn Belt during the night leading. The 'Myra' appeared on the sanctions lists of the EU, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Ukraine and Canada..

Beached at Chittagong 16.10.26

The 'Aurelia' was detained again on Oct 8, 2026, this time in Ambarli with 25 deficiencies, seven of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Pollution Prevention - Oil filtering equipment Inoperative 2) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Not as required 3) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Not as required 4) Fire safety - Fixed fire exthinguishing installation Inoperative 5) Life saving appliances - Lifeboats Not properly maintained 6) Radio communications - Satellite, EPIRB Not as required 7) Living and working - Other (Accident prevention) Damaged The vessel was released again on Oct 14 and proceeded to the Istanbul Anchorage. The last detentions were on Dec 18, 2025, in Novorossiysk with one deficiency for six days and on Sep 13, 2025, also in Novorossiysk with 19 deficiencies for two days. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1cjHJh6ZHW/

The 'El Mohid' ran aground at entrance to the port of Sidi Youssef on Oct 15, 2026. The ferry had departed Sfax for the 6:30 p.m. crossing. As it was preparing to enter the shipping channel leading to the port of Sidi Youssef, it became stuck on the sandy bottom, when the captain attempted to avoid several fishing boats near the channel. By slightly deviating from its usual course, the ferry got stuck. The ferry was carrying 11 trucks, several cars, and a relatively small number of passengers. A crisis management team was established at the headquarters of the Kerkennah New Transport Company (Sonotrak), while regional and local authorities, the Maritime Guard, and relevant services were mobilised. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene, but access constraints in the port basin hampered refloating operations. Salvors had to wait for the water level to rise before the ferry could be freed by a tug, which took advantage of the rising tide, supported by technical teams of the New Kerkennah Transport Company. The ferry was then docked at the port of Sidi Youssef, allowing the trucks and cars to be unloaded. The local and security authorities of the island of Kerkennah at the port of Sidi Youssef secured the vehicles of the travelers until they were recovered by their owners. Investigations have been launched by the various parties involved, including Sonotrak, the merchant marine, and the Maritime Guard, to determine the exact circumstances of the incident and any potential liability. Report with photo: https://businessnews.com.tn/2026/10/16/kerkennah-le-ferry-echoue-a-lentree-du-port-de-sidi-youssef-des-passagers-bloques-pendant-plusieurs-heures/1423375/

The 'Shane V' was in a head-on-collision with the 'Love Story' (MMSI: 205372590), enroute from Koblenz, on the Rhine near Tolkamer on the night of Oct 17, 2026. Both ships sustained significant damage to their port side bows above the waterline, while there were no injuries in the incident. The vessels berthed in Tuindorp. The police was on site and started investigating the circumstances of the collision. There was no danger to other shipping traffic. How the two ships came into contact, was not yet known. Report with photos: https://112nederland.nl/2026/10/18/flinke-schade-na-aanvaring-tussen-twee-schepen/

On Oct 14, the 'Seacon Oceania' arrived at Odense under tow enroute from Gothenburg, after the ship had been disabled by the engine room fire, that had started during bunkering operations. The ship was pulled to the Fayard Shipyard in Munkebo by the tugs 'Sea Banckert' (IMO: : 9388651) and 'Svitzer Thor' (IMO: 9548366). Photos: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/4028692?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/4028691?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/4028690?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

Having just been renamed from 'Skane Jet', the 'Europchampion Jet 2' transited the Kiel Canal en route from Mukran to Vigo on Nov 15, 2025, with an ETA as of Nov 17. Having been sold to the Greek operator Seajets, she sailed westbound towards the Mediterranean, where she will start a new lease of life.

Beached as Dead Vesel at Aliaga 29.09.26 towed by Protug 87 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10163607129925036&set=gm.10167620649563943&idorvanity=6884293942

Beached at Alang 18.10.26

On Dec 18, the 'Aurelia' was detained again in Novorossiysk with one deficiency: 1) Labour conditions - Non payment of Wages The vessel was released again on Dec 23 and left the port enroute to the Bosphorus. The last detention was only on Sep 13 also in Novorossiysk with 19 deficiencies for two days. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DasPvh1J9/

The 'Selvaagsund', with ten crew members on board, enroute from Florø to Bodø, ran aground at Langstranda in Bodø, on Oct 18, 2026, at 09.12 a.m. The NSSR lifeboat 'Leif Erik Simonsen' and the patrol vessel Heimdal of the Norwegian Coastguard went on standby in case there was a leak or the need for assistance. There was no damage reported, and the vessel waiedt for the water level to rise again.At 3:30 p.m., the cargo ship got off the ground again and was taken in towed by the Coast Guard and the lifeboat. It then docked under its own power. Report with photos: https://www.blv.no/fartoy-har-gatt-pa-grunn-utenfor-bodo/s/80-4-42995

The 'Missunde III', operating between Brodersby-Goltoft and Kosel on the Schlei fjord, had to be taken out of service again on Oct 7. The reason was that both shoreside mooring wedges could not be raised. Repairs were started, and the ferry was expected to return to service on the afternoon of Oct 8. The ferry has been taken out of service again on the morning of Oct 9. The reason was once more a defect of a mooring wedge. According to the Schleswig-Holstein Agency for Coastal Protection, National Parks and Marine Conservation (LKN), there were problems with its drive chain. Technicians were on site again.On Oct 13 it was announced that there was a delay in the delivery of required spare parts. The failures, while this time not related to the ship itself, added to the series of ongoing breakdowns and mooring problems. The ship returned to service on Oct 15, but had to be sidelined again due to high water already on Oct 16.

On the morning of Oct 16, the CROSS Etel received a call transfer from CROSS Corsen, which had been alerted by the 'Spirit of Discovery', enroute from Motril to Portsmouth, UK, that one of its passengers was ill. Initially within the CROSS-Etek's area of ​​responsibility, the crew participated in an audio conference along with the the Maritime Medical Consultation Center (CCMM) in Toulouse. Following this conference, a medical evacuation by helicopter was recommended. The CROSS dispatched the French Navy's H160 (32F) helicopter based at Lanvéoc-Poulmic to evacuate the passenger. Once on scene, the helicopter, now within CROSS Corsen's area of ​​responsibility, allowed for the passenger's transfer. He was hoisted aboard and then transported to the Cavale Blanche hospital in Brest, where he was admitted at 09:32 a.m.

The HMS 'Protector' has been towed from Teesside to Devonport by commercial tugs, with Serco Marine Services tugs taking over the tow near the port following a reported defect, while the government was working towards a replacement. The ship returned to its home port while investigations into a defect took place. The nature of the problem, the extent of damage and the prospects for repairs have not been publicly established. Former Royal Navy officers have raised concerns about the condition of the vessel’s main engines, while speculation has emerged over whether the problem could be related to recent maintenance. Neither the cause nor any potential maintenance error has been established officially. Britain purchased the vessel in 2013 for 51 million pounds. The 'Protector' underwent a major refit in 2019-2020 after suffering a propulsion defect in the Caribbean. Further maintenance work took place in 2025, followed by additional work at a shipyard on Teesside.

Beached at Chittagong 16.10.26

In Sep 2026, the 'AS Dream' was renamed 'Antepli' in Alexandria and detained on Oct 7 with 21 deficiencies, 12 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - AIS Test Report Missing 2) Certificate & Doc - Other (Certificates) Other 3) Life saving appliances - Inflatable liferafts Expired 4) Life saving appliances - Rescue boats Not properly maintained 5) Life saving appliances - Rescue boats Inoperative 6) Life saving appliances - Other (Life saving) Other 7) Life saving appliances - Maintenance of Life saving appliances Not as required 8)) Radio communication - VHF Radio installation Not as required 9) Radio communication - SART/AIS-SART Not as required 10) Fire safety - Fire fighting equipment and appliances Expired 11) Fire safety - Other (Fire safety) Other 12) Safety of navigation - Radar Inoperative The vessel was released again on Oct 14 and anchored off Alexandria. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1MyB6XEXCH/