- Liberian-Flagged Jisu Fortune Strikes Lock at Zeebrugge Port
On 24th September, the Liberian-flagged vehicle carrier Jisu Fortune collided with the Pierre Vandamme lock in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. No injuries were reported.
The incident occurred during the vessel’s departure manoeuvre when it was caught by a strong gust of wind. Both the lock and the ship sustained damage, and the carrier was unable to enter or leave the inner harbour for several hours. As a result, the shipping channel was temporarily closed, restricting access for other vessels.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident. The vessel is currently moored at Zeebrugge for inspection.
Jisu Fortune is a 2025-built Chinese vehicle carrier owned by Geely (Volvo, Polestar). The vessel measures 199.85 meters in length and 38.03 meters in width.
- Ferry Collide With Cargo Vessel In The Bosphorus Strait; 12 Passengers Injured
A major collision occurred between the Panaman-flagged cargo vessel Artvin and the ferry Kamil Sayin in Turkey, resulting in the injuries of 12 passengers. No casualties or pollution were reported. An investigation has been opened to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The accident took place around 8:30 PM local time as the ferry Kamil Sayin, operating on the Beşiktaş–Üsküdar route, struck the cargo vessel Artvin. Two of the injured passengers were evacuated from the ferry and taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Both vessels were subsequently moved out of the Bosphorus to ensure navigational safety. The ferry was safely docked at Paşalimanı Pier, while the cargo ship anchored nearby.
Turkish Coast Guard officials are assessing the damage and continuing the investigation into the collision. Three people, including two vessel captains, were detained in connection with the incident.
- Vessel Attacked Off Yemen Coast, No Casualties Reported
On 23rd September, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an attack on a vessel approximately 120 nautical miles east of Aden.
According to maritime security company Vanguard, the Netherlands-flagged general cargo vessel Minervagracht reported that at 0320 hrs local time a projectile landed about two nautical miles away. Vanguard noted that the ship has no known Israeli affiliations, making it unlikely that the vessel was the intended target.
The vessel’s captain reported to UKMTO that a splash and explosion in the vicinity but reported no casualties or damage. The ship has since continued safely to its next port of call.
The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, known for targeting shipping in the Red Sea corridor, have yet not immediately claimed responsibility for the latest attack. In recent months, the Houthis have launched missile and drone attack on Israel and vessels transiting the Red Sea, asserting that the attacks are acts of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza War.
- Two Rescued After Inland Cargo Vessel Collides With Pleasure Yacht on Dutch Canal
On 22nd September, a collision occurred in the Prinses Margrietkanaal shipping canal, the Netherlands, between the inland cargo vessel Spes-Vera and a German-registered pleasure yacht.
Following the accident, the emergency services were alerted at approximately 2:30 pm local time. Multiple local fire brigades responded with divers and fire boats. Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) rescue teams, police boat and a trauma helicopter also joined the rescue operation.
In an hour-long search by the fire department divers, two people from the yacht were rescued. Both were taken to the hospital by ambulance, though their current condition remains unknown. No injuries were reported among the crew of the inland vessel.
After the accident, the inland cargo vessel came to rest crosswise across the canal, causing a temporary closure of the waterways at kilometre 75. A rope was attached from the vessel to the sinking yacht.
By late afternoon, the Spes-Vera, en route from Groningen to Lelystad, was moved to the quay, clearing the canal for navigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, according to police.
- Cargo Vessel Disabled by Engine Failure Off Spanish Coast
On 22nd September, the Panama-flagged general cargo vessel Storm I experienced an engine failure and went adrift in the Bay of Biscay, off the Ferrol estuary, Spain. Authorities confirmed that no injuries or marine pollution occurred.
The vessel became disabled and requested assistance from Spain’s maritime safety and rescue agency. Three tugs, María de Maeztu, Ibaizabal Cinco and Punta Redonda Uno, rescued and took the cargo vessel under tow to the outer port of Caneliñas. Subsequently, the crew completed repairs, and the vessel was able to continue its voyage.
Storm I is a 1999-built vessel that measures 100.58 meters in length and 18.8 meters in width. The vessel is scheduled to arrive at Setubal Port, Portugal, on 24th September.
- Fire Breaks Out Aboard Vessel Docked in Brega Seaport, Libya
A fire reportedly broke out aboard a Liberian-flagged vessel, Navigator Global, docked at the Brega Seaport in Libya. The fire was quickly brought under control, and no injuries or pollution were reported as a result of the incident.
The fire began on the morning of 24th September in the front section of the vessel. Emergency teams responded promptly, shutting down the ship’s upper engine as part of the firefighting process. Fortunately, the fire was contained and did not spread to any other part of the vessel.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Manufacturing Company is overseeing the technical aspects of addressing any potential consequences stemming from the accident.
- Nine Crew Rescued After Aggregate Carrier “Sana” Lists in Persian Gulf
On 24th September, the aggregate carrier Sana partially sank in the Persian Gulf, about 2 miles south of Kish Island, Iran. Fortunately, all nine crewmembers were successfully rescued by the Iranian authorities.
The incident occurred at around 1:30 pm local time, when the vessel carrying 2,500 tons of white cement was en route from Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, to Shuaiba, Kuwait. The vessel reportedly experienced extreme water ingress, causing it to develop a sharp list. The crew issued a distress call, which was promptly responded to by the Iranian authorities.
Rescue Vessel No. 16 was deployed by the authorities, which safely rescued the crew members, with no injuries reported.
An investigation has been launched by the authorities to determine the cause of the incident. There are concerns about potential pollutants that may get released from the vessel and impact the surrounding environment.
