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On Nov 2, the 'Guardamar Urania' rescued 132 people from a patera. In addition, there were two lifeless bodies on board, and according to information from the rescued, another five lifeless bodies were thrown into the sea during the journey. The rescued were disembarked in Arrecife. The 'Salvamar Al Nair' rescued 35 people from a first patera and another 36 from a second. They werw disembarked in Arrecife. The 'Salvamar Acrux' assisted a patera with 59 people. The occupants were disembarked in Arrecife. The 'Salvamar Navia' escorted two cayucos to the port of La Restinga at different times. From the first, 90 people disembarked, and from the second, 19. The 'Salvamar Diphda' escorted another cayuco to the same port, from which 30 people disembarked. The rescue operations were coordinated by the controllers in the centers of Salvamento Marítimo in LasPalmas and Tenerife.

The 'Pharos' continuedthe search for the two missing fishermen and their vessel'Kilda'off the coast of the Isle of Lewis. The Northern Lighthouse Board vessel was to be deployed to the area from Oct 30, 2026 as part of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch's investigation. Norman Murray, 40, known as Tam, and Murdo Morrison, 23, remained unaccounted for and were being treated as missing people, after their ship got lost while operating close to the Port of Ness in the north of the island on Oct 13. The body of Douglas Craigie, who was also part of the crew, was recovered in the area on Oct 14 at around 2.45a.m.

Adverse weather and prevailing sea conditions hampered the efforts to salvage the 'Sigma Pearl' and move it to a sheltered location. With all 20 crew members rescued, the focus has shifted to assessing the vessel's condition and determining whether it could be refloated. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said on Oct 30, that the condition of the vessel would be assessed to determine the feasibility of salvage operations. The prevailing sea conditions could pose challenges to recovery efforts. The 'Sigma Pearl' got stuck near Antarvedi in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district, about 1.7 kilometres from the shore, amid rough seas triggered by Cyclone Arnab. The vessel had sailed from Visakhapatnam after discharging its cargo when it encountered strong winds and rough seas in the Bay of Bengal during the early morning of Oct 28. It lost steerage before running aground in shallow waters. The Coast Guard had deployed the patrol vessel 'Sujay' from Chennai and launched a helicopter-assisted operation from Mogalthur in West Godavari district. Using the ship's boats and helicopter support, personnel evacuated all crew members. The Coast Guard's medical team provided immediate assistance, and all rescued personnel were in a healthy condition. The bulk carrier had experienced repeated shutdowns of its generators while being berthed at Visakhapatnam Port, forcing cargo operations to be halted on several occasions. The vessel had faced serious power-generation problems due to failure of its auxiliary engines, both at berth and at anchorage. Its earlier power-generation problems left it without sufficient power to maintain its position, leading to the anchor being dragged and the vessel drifting towards the shore. The fate of the 'Sigma Pearl' depended on its structural and mechanical condition, and the technical and financial viability of salvage operations. Report with photo: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/31/mv-sigma-pearl-salvage-uncertain-as-rough-seas-hamper-recovery-efforts-off-andhra-coast

The 'MSC Baltic lll' salvage was moving right along. As of Oct 31, approximately 8,410 tons out of 11,000 tons were removed, whoch was an equivalent of 76 % of the wreck, while cutting of the remaining hull was ongoing, as long as weather was allowing this. Report with photo: https://www.autonocion.com/us/679-foot-container-ship-557-feet-newfoundland-beach-stern-two-thirds-scrap/

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 Oct 29, 2026, at around 9 a.m. Somali pirates have hijacked the 'Azini' off the northeastern coast of Somalia, between the coastal towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun in Somalia’s northeastern Puntland region. The fishing vessel was carrying 23 people, including 21 Iranian crew members and two Somali security guards. Eight armed men initially boarded the vessel and overpowered the two Somali guards on board. The captain managed to send a distress voice message to another vessel before communications were lost. Four additional attackers joined them later, bringing the total number of pirates to 12. The crew’s fate remained unknown. Maritime security authorities have not confirmed whether the crew members were safe or whether any contact has been established with the hijackers. They warned that the hijacked vessel could potentially be used as a mother ship to support further attacks on commercial shipping. The Maritime Security Centre – Indian Ocean (MSCIO) subsequently tracked the vessel moving eastwards, with its latest reported pos. at 09°47’ N, 055°45’ E. An updated maritime warning indicated that the 'Azini' was approaching a commercial traffic lane. Ships operating in the surrounding waters have been advised to maintain heightened vigilance and report suspicious activity. The hijacking came amid renewed concerns over piracy off Somalia’s long coastline. Maritime security reports indicated that at least 15 piracy-related incidents have been reported in the region since April. The 'Azini' was the third Iranian fishing vessel hijacked off the Somali coast since July. The European Union’s naval Operation Atalanta was investigating the hijacking. Maritime authorities have urged vessels operating in the area to follow established security procedures, remain alert and report any suspicious activity.

As part of the ongoing search and rescue operations after the sinking of the 'Prospector 5', the body of a fourth individual has been located on Nov 1. All four located bodies have been recovered and were transported to Port Gentil, Gabon. The search efforts continued for the remaining worker who was still unaccounted for. The company Borr Drilling has engaged a globally recognised classification society with extensive experience in offshore and maritime incident investigations to conduct an independent investigation into the incident. The company remained committed to an independent and objective process to determine the root cause and continued to cooperate fully and transparently with the relevant authorities and other parties involved.

On Nov 2, the 'Guardamar Urania' rescued 132 people from a patera. In addition, there were two lifeless bodies on board, and according to information from the rescued, another five lifeless bodies were thrown into the sea during the journey. The rescued were disembarked in Arrecife. The 'Salvamar Al Nair' rescued 35 people from a first patera and another 36 from a second. They werw disembarked in Arrecife. The 'Salvamar Acrux' assisted a patera with 59 people. The occupants were disembarked in Arrecife. The 'Salvamar Navia' escorted two cayucos to the port of La Restinga at different times. From the first, 90 people disembarked, and from the second, 19. The 'Salvamar Diphda' escorted another cayuco to the same port, from which 30 people disembarked. The rescue operations were coordinated by the controllers in the centers of Salvamento Marítimo in LasPalmas and Tenerife.

The 'RSM Blessed' and two other ships have been targeted inside the Yemeni port of Ras Issa. The ship caught fire after being bombed on Nov 1. The 16 crew members on board, including 10 Syrian nationals, escaped unharmed after managing to abandon ship and flee. They were all in good health, but lost all their official documents and personal belongings during the emergency evacuation, leaving them in a difficult situation. The ship developed a heavy list towards the quay. Video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Cu7WnjCAj/

After a drone attack on the on the 'RMS Team' in the Black Sea on Aug 21, 2026, one crew member was missing. The container ship was struck by a drone enroute from Gemlik, while sailing towards the Russian port of Novorossiysk. The attack caused severe damage to the vessel, which was struck at the port side, suffering severe hull damage. A fire broke out on board, rapidly engulfing the engine room and living quarters, which completely burnt out, before spreading to the cargo containers, forcing the crew to evacuate the ship under extremely perilous conditions. The nearby container 'Lider Perihan' (IMO: 9499539) responded to the distress call and managed to rescue 11 of the 12 crew members. The castaways were taken to Turkish territorial waters. The search operations for the missing seafarer were ongoing. The party responsible for launching the drone has not yet been officially confirmed. The Akkon Lines company has declared a total constructive loss of the cargo and the vessel itself. The wreck was towed into the port of Samsun on Aug 28. Significant damage was visible, particularly to the containers located at the bow and the deck area. It was observed that numerous containers had been damaged, with some rendered completely destroyed. Report, photos and video: https://kanal101.tv/dron-saldirisina-ugrayan-agir-hasarli-gemi-samsunda/?fbclid=Iwb21leAT-yIpjbGNrBP7IFXBkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeH_Ub9-KCoP024bpWVKCizJG-twYc0VRMYS24Y52kNq3at-BP65ZUCBax9_E_aem_4pWUux12CX6crpswy5U8eQ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KHNXstNSL/

A 53-year-old Italian crew member was medically evacuated from the 'Costa Deliziosa' on Oct 31, 2026, after suffering a cardiac ischaemia shortly after the cruise ship had departed from Trieste at the start of a 7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise. The vessel was about five nautical miles off the port, when the incident prompted a rescue operation, which was coordinated by the Trieste Coast Guard. Following a request for assistance, the Coast Guard contacted the ship’s doctor to assess the crew member and coordinate the medevac. The doctor approved the transfer and accompanied him aboard the rescue boat until he could be handed over to emergency medical personnel. The patrol boat 'CP 2084' was dispatched to the ship, while an ambulance was arranged to meet it at the Coast Guard dock. The crew member was stabilised and brought ashore, where the emergency medical team was waiting. He was subsequently taken to Cattinara Hospital in Trieste.

The Sri Lanka Navy medevaced a critically injured crew member from the 'Spirit of Tokyo' off the southern coast on the earlymorning of Nov 1, 2026. He had sustained a severe head injury in an accident aboard the vessel within Sri Lanka's Search and Rescue Region (SRR). Following a request for urgent assistance received through the MRCC Colombo, the Navy initially provided medical advice to the vessel and instructed it to proceed towards the Port of Galle. A Fast Attack Craft, P 451, attached to the Southern Naval Command, subsequently intercepted the ship off Galle Harbour and transferred the crew member ashore. He was then admitted to a private hospital in Galle for further treatment with the assistance of the vessel's local agent. Report with photos: https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Navy-evacuates-injured-crew-member-from-foreign-cargo-ship-off-Galle/108-353892

Several crossings on the Marseille-Corsica routes were disrupted by a technical problem of the 'Capu Rossu' on Nov 2, 2026. The ship remained sidelined in Marseille. Passengers expected on sailings to Bastia, Ajaccio, or other Corsican ports were asked to check their booking information before boarding. The ferry company Corsica Linea was reviewing the use of its ships to maintain its transport schedule as much as possible.

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.

Two sites have been identified for further investigation, after a survey by the 'Pharos' during searches for the missing fishing vessel 'Kilda' off the Isle of Lewis over the course of the past weekend east of the Butt of Lewis. Further work was now to be carried out to further assess these sites as part of the investigation by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB). The activity was part of the ongoing search for the fishing boat, which was last known to have been operating close to the Port of Ness in the north of Lewis on Oct 13. Norman Murray, 40, who is known as Tam, and Murdo Morrison, 23, from the vessel’s crew remained unaccounted for and were being treated as missing people. The body of their crewmate Douglas Craigie was recovered in the area on Oct 14 at around 2.45 a.m.Anyone with concerns, or information, was asked to call 101 quoting reference 3575 of Oct 13.  

Thr HSC 'Bellone', which has been laid up in Port-Louis for around two years, was towed out of Port-Louis and scuttled off the port on Oct 31, 2026. Thr ship had arrived at Port Louis on Feb 26, 2024. All ship’s class certificates had expired as well as its Certificate of Registry issued by Mongolia. The Ministry as well as the Mauritius Ports Authority have been pressing upon the ship owners to work on those issues as quickly as possible so that the vessel may complete all required surveys and the vessel could be re-certified. On July 16, 2024, a Notice of Detention was served on the vessel on the grounds that all seaworthiness certificates have expired. Following information received regarding outstanding salaries, several meetings were held with the ship owner and his representatives. The Ministry was also in regular contact with the Master of the 'Bellone' through telephone and emails. All remaining crew members were repatriated in January 2025. The ship was abandoned. The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) was facing intense scrutiny following the scuttling of the vessel. The cost of the operation, the possibility of its sale, and suspicions surrounding the disappearance of certain parts raised questions. The operation had cost the MPA nearly Rs 30 million. The ship was stripped, and some parts were currently with a private individual in Grand-Baie. These claims remain to be verified. Video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A62QYfhTY/

The body of Rahmi Temel (61), the 2nd captain of the 'Tuğberk İmamoğlu', was recovered from the wreck at a depth of 720 meters on Oct 29. Temel had been on his first voyage in the news job he started a week earlier, when the ship sank on Sep 2. Examinations at the Forensic Medicine Institute determined that the body belonged to the retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Rahmi Temel. The body of Temel, which was received by his family, was brought to Izmir. A military ceremony was held for him on Oct 31 at noon at the Hacı Mustafa Beşikçioğlu Mosque in Karşıyaka. Rahmi Temel's wife Semra (61), daughters Merve (34) and Aslı (31), son Remzi Temel, relatives, and citizens attended the funeral. After the funeral prayer, Temel's coffin, wrapped in the Turkish flag, was carried to the hearse by the ceremonial squad. Rahmi Temel was buried in Örnekköy Cemetery. Eight crew members were still missing.

14 Filipino seafarers of the 'Contship Jet' were expected to return to the Philippines on Nov 2. They were among the 18 crew members rescued after the vessel was struck by a drone and sank on Oct 28. The captain had instructed them to jump into the water following the initial strike. The crew members spent two to three hours at sea before rescuers reached them. The survivors were brought to Varna, Bulgaria, where Philippine labour officials provided assistance, assessed their conditions and arranged support for their repatriation. The vessel's captain and a company representative praised the Filipino crew for their professionalism and expressed their willingness to work with them again. A container from the sunken ship has washed up on Nestinarka beach in Tsarevo, loaded with Christmas trees, probably meant for Christmas markets. On the whole four containers had been spotted drifted in Black Sea east of Burgas Bay, while the current carried them south along the Bulgarian coast, on Nov 1 at 10.55 a.m. The container on Nestinarka beach was one of those that maritime authorities had warned were drifting in the area.

The 'La Lupita- YYP-7903' ran aground on Oct 31, 2026, on the beach of Paraguaipoa, in the Guajira municipality of the Zulia state, without a crew and in an apparent state of abandonment, generated curiosity among residents and numerous posts on social media. According to available registration data, the ship was registered with the Port Authority of Las Piedras, Falcón state. Details about its origin or the circumstances in which it became adrift were unknown. After the grounding, people began removing metal parts and other materials from the structure. Some even used tools to detach parts from the interior of the vessel. Maritime authorities were expected to determine the origin, the circumstances of the grounding, and whether any complaints have been filed regarding the vessel. Reports with photos: https://primeraedicioncol.com/barco-pesquero-abandonado-encallo-en-las-playas-de-paraguaipoa-en-la-guajira/ https://eltequeño.com/misterio-en-el-zulia-hallan-un-barco-pesquero-sin-tripulacion-a-la-deriva-en-la-guajira/ https://noticialdia.com/nacionales/barco-pesquero-de-falcon-encalla-sin-tripulacion-en-playas-de-paraguaipoa/ https://eldiario.com/2026/11/01/la-lupita-barco-pesquero-encallado/

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