Romania’s General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations has commissioned the new multipurpose rescue vessel MAI 0101 in Constanța. The Damen-built ship is designed for firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation and emergency response at sea.
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French fishing trawler Maranello sank around 26 nautical miles southwest of Plymouth on August 29. Three crew members were rescued, while two seafarers remain missing.
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The captain and seven crew members of the ferry that capsized off Northern Cyprus have been detained as authorities investigate passenger claims involving locked doors, evacuation procedures and the crew’s actions during the disaster.
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Fincantieri has launched Oceania Sonata at its Marghera shipyard in Italy. The new 86,000 GT cruise ship is the first of five Sonata-class vessels planned for Oceania Cruises.
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Russian-flagged fishing vessel Alpha Crux lost stability and capsized alongside Pier 7 in Montevideo on August 25. All 41 crew members were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported.
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Seven people were rescued after a 30-ton fishing vessel collided with a smaller recreational fishing boat near Jukdo Island, South Korea, on August 23. One person was found unconscious and six suffered minor injuries.
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Iran has agreed to outline conditions for restoring normal commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as Qatar and Oman intensify diplomatic efforts to reduce maritime risks in the region.
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Sixteen Indian seafarers aboard the offshore vessel AM Pioneer have refused to transit the Strait of Hormuz, citing serious security risks. The Forward Seamen's Union of India has called for government intervention and crew repatriation.
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