- Two merchant vessels collide in Guatemalan port, no casualties reported
Two merchant vessels collided on 23 May in the port of Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala. No injuries or pollution were reported.
The collision occurred between approximately 3:15 pm local time. The container vessel Seaboard Pride Pride, which was fully loaded, was manoeuvring in the access channel when it collided with the vessel Saturn, which was reportedly docked at the berth.
The Guatemalan Ministry of Defence issued a statement confirming the incident and stated that emergency procedures were immediately activated to keep the situation under control. The ministry also confirmed that the collision caused no operational disruptions or port shutdowns. The extent of the damage is yet not known.
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the collision.
- Three killed in lifeboat accident on floating storage and offloading vessel in Malaysia
Three workers were killed and one was gravely injured after a lifeboat fell into the sea during maintenance work off the coast of Terengganu, Malaysia.
The incident occurred at around 12:50 pm local time on 24 May aboard the FSO Sepas. The four workers had boarded the lifeboat to carry out maintenance below the offshore platform when a critical load-bearing rope or hook detached, causing the lifeboat to plunge into the sea.
Rescue teams quickly reached the workers and brought them aboard, after which they were airlifted to a nearby hospital. Three were pronounced dead on arrival, while the fourth sustained multiple fractures and remains in grave condition.
The workers were part of the platform’s safety department. Petronas has launched an investigation into the incident, working jointly with the relevant authorities.
- Three tankers damaged in drone attacks off the Turkish Coast
Reuters, citing Turkish maritime agency company Tribeca Shipping reported that three tankers were damaged in a series of drone attacks off the Turkish coast on 28 May. The damage to the vessels is reported to be minimal, with no injuries or pollution reported.
The first incident occurred in the Black Sea, approximately 50 nautical miles off Turkeli on the northern coast of Turkey. The tanker James II was struck by a drone while in ballast condition.
The second incident involved two vessels engaged in a ship-to-ship operation close to the Turkish coast. The vessels, Altura and Velora, were also in ballast condition.
Turkish authorities responded quickly, and coastal boats arrived on the scene to provide assistance.
- Drug seized by Indian authorities from container ship near Mundra port
Indian authorities seized 115 kg of cocaine during a raid on the container ship Europe. Three crew members were arrested, while a fourth is suspected of having drowned during an attempted escape.
The operation was a joint effort between the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard. The seizure took place around midnight on 25 May after the ATS received confidential information about narcotics being transported on the vessel anchored near the Mundra Port.
Acting on the tip-off, the ATS coordinated with the Coast Guard and intercepted the ship. Officials reported that crew members were seen throwing several bags overboard as authorities boarded the vessel. One crew member also jumped into the sea.
Five bags were recovered from the water, though one bag was lost. A total of 115 kg of cocaine was seized, with an estimated street value of $11.9 million. Despite a two-day search operation, the crew member who jumped overboard remains missing and is feared drowned.
- Fire erupts on Ro-Ro passenger vessel under maintenance in Naples
A major fire broke out aboard the Italian-flagged Ro-Ro/Passenger ship GNV Phoenix while undergoing maintenance at dock number 29–30 of Molo del Carmine within the shipyard area of the Port of Naples. No casualties were reported among the maintenance workers and ship crew.
At approximately 6:30 pm local time, the vessel issued a distress call and requested assistance from the Port Authority and rescue services. According to the Initial report, the exact origin of the fire is unclear, with smoke rising from the ship’s lower decks or directly from the engine room.
Emergency services, including tugs, Coast Guard patrol vessels and shore-based firefighters, arrived to extinguish the blaze aboard the vessel. No injuries were reported among the ship’s crew, and the eight workers of the repair company were evacuated by the company’s officials.
