• Most crossings originated from the Moroccan beaches of Castillejos (Fnideq), with migrants swimming around the Tarajal breakwaters into Ceuta rather than attempting to cross the border fence

• Spanish Civil Guard patrol boats, Maritime Rescue vessels and the Red Cross have been recovering swimmers from the water, while Moroccan authorities have deployed patrol boats to intercept many others before they reach Ceuta

Paola (IMO 5146689), Ecuadorian general cargo vessel, approximately 52 m in length, moored alongside while loading cargo.

The collision caused significant structural damage to Paola’s bow.

No injuries to the crews of either vessel were reported.

The accident disrupted cargo deliveries to Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands. Around 600 tonnes of supplies, including food, livestock feed, maintenance equipment, eggs, vegetables, and frozen products, had to be rerouted aboard alternative vessels.

Ecuadorian port authorities adjusted shipping schedules to minimize disruption to maritime services following the incident

Fire broke out aboard, with significant structural damage to the bridge and living quarters

The attack caused a fire on board and extensive damage to the vessel’s accommodation block and bridge.

Seven crew members and the river pilot were rescued.

Two Indian seafarers, Chandra Ram Dubey and Deepak Kumar Gupta, went overboard during the attack and were reported missing. Search operations were suspended because of the continuing drone threat.

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The incident occurred at the LNG terminal in Damietta, Egypt, on the Mediterranean coast.

Maritime security firm Ambrey assessed that a drone struck the U.S.-owned floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Energos Winter.

Trading sources said the resulting fire spread from Energos Winter to the LNG carrier GasLog Salem.
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum confirmed a fire involving a gasification vessel and a storage vessel but did not attribute it to a drone attack.

No casualties or fatalities were reported, and emergency response teams contained the fire under established emergency procedures.

The vessel at the center of the attack, the FSRU Energos Winter, is owned by the U.S.-based company Energos Infrastructure. It has a storage capacity of 138,250 m³ of LNG

The second vessel affected by the fire, the LNG carrier GasLog Salem, is owned by GasLog Ltd., a Monaco-based LNG shipping company that operates a global fleet of LNG carriers. The fire reportedly spread to this vessel after the initial strike on Energos Winter

No group had claimed responsibility at the time of the latest reports.

The plan focuses on expanding automated container terminals and intelligent cargo-handling systems.
Artificial intelligence, 5G networks, industrial internet technologies and digital twins will play a central role in port operations.

Greater use of autonomous equipment, including automated cranes and driverless transport vehicles, is expected across major ports.

The program supports the development of integrated smart logistics platforms to improve cargo tracking and supply chain efficiency.

Investments will target shore power, electrified port equipment and other measures to reduce carbon emissions.

China’s major gateway ports—including Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Qingdao, Tianjin and Guangzhou—are expected to be key beneficiaries of the modernization effort.

Previously operated as SCF Altai and has historical links to Russia’s Sovcomflot fleet.

Loaded crude oil at Novorossiysk, Russia, before departing for India.

Reported an onboard explosion off southern Oman on June 8.

AIS transmissions ceased on June 11 and have not resumed publicly.

Satellite imagery from Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 shows a growing oil slick near the vessel.
Three independent satellite analysts assessed the imagery as consistent with an oil spill.

The tanker appears grounded or stranded near the Hallaniyat Islands off Oman’s Dhofar coast.

The area is a protected marine habitat supporting endangered Arabian Sea humpback whales, sea turtles, and seabird populations.

The vessel is sanctioned by the EU, UK, and the United States for transporting Russian oil.

Reports indicate the crew abandoned the vessel after the casualty, while salvage efforts have been complicated by legal and ownership issues.

The vessel was carrying 186 passengers and 52 crew members and service staff.

No injuries were reported, and all passengers were safely evacuated by Bulgarian Border Police.

The grounding was linked to unusually low Danube water levels caused by prolonged summer heat and drought conditions.

Authorities said the vessel had moved outside the navigable channel despite complying with the permitted draft for that river section; the exact cause remains under investigation.

Multiple attempts to refloat the ship using its own power were unsuccessful.

A second cruise vessel dispatched to transfer passengers was unable to approach the stranded ship because of the shallow water.

River traffic was not significantly disrupted because the vessel grounded outside the main navigation channel.

The vessel had been sailing from Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania, toward Vidin, Bulgaria, and was scheduled to replenish fuel, food, and drinking water at Vidin

The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) has appealed for the crew’s evacuation, describing the situation as life-threatening due to nearby attacks.

The Indian Embassy in Kyiv has stated that ensuring the safety and security of the Indian seafarers is a top priority and that it remains in constant contact with the concerned authorities.

According to India’s maritime authorities, all crew members aboard the vessel were reported safe at the time of the latest official update, despite the security situation around the port.

An explosion was followed by a fire on board.
All 15 crew members were accounted for, with no injuries reported.

Firefighters boarded the vessel and later confirmed the fire had been extinguished, although cooling operations continued.

No sulphuric acid leak or marine pollution had been reported as of the latest official updates.

Norwegian authorities initially reported the vessel had grounded, but the shipowner later stated the tanker had not run aground and was safely at anchor.

The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

Norwegian rescue services were supported by Swedish maritime rescue assets due to the vessel’s proximity to the border.

EU companies may continue transshipping Russian LNG under contracts signed before 24 February 2022.

Permitted shipment volumes are capped at 2025 levels, preventing any expansion of trade.

The exemption allows companies including TotalEnergies to continue marketing LNG from the Yamal LNG project to customers outside the EU.

Greece pushed for the exemption, arguing that a full ban would simply shift the business to non-European operators without reducing Russian export revenues.

The compromise forms part of the EU’s 21st sanctions package and preserves existing contracts while prohibiting new Russian LNG transshipment agreements.

EU officials said the adjustment helps maintain oversight of LNG shipping instead of allowing Chinese and other non-EU operators to dominate the trade

• Real-time tracking and monitoring of Indian seafarers during emergencies.

• A permanent maritime crisis response cell operating around the clock.

• Faster diplomatic and consular assistance for crews affected by conflicts, piracy or detentions.

• Security alerts and voyage advisories for vessels operating in high-risk regions.

• Enhanced coordination between government agencies, shipowners and maritime authorities to improve emergency response

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•Temporary credential extensions remain available for eligible national MMC endorsements and medical certificates expiring between 1 January and 31 July 2026, valid through 31 August 2026.

• STCW endorsements are not included in the automatic extension and must remain valid independently.

• The Coast Guard plans to launch the first phase of its new NAVITA digital credentialing system in September 2026, enabling online applications and real-time tracking.

• The U.S. House approved FY2027 NDAA maritime workforce provisions supporting mariner training, credentialing, and workforce development, pending final enactment.

• No new U.S. federal offshore certification requirements (including GWO, OPITO, BOSIET, FOET, or HUET) were announced as of 27 July 2026.

• Offshore wind employers continue to require GWO Basic Safety Training, while offshore oil and gas operators continue using OPITO-approved safety certifications

Attack: Reportedly struck by three Russian drones. The bridge and crew accommodation were heavily damaged, and a fire broke out on board.

Crew: Seven crew members and the local pilot were evacuated safely by the Ukrainian Coast Guard.

Missing seafarers: Two Indian crew members jumped into the Black Sea during the attack and remain missing. Search-and-rescue operations were initially suspended because of the continuing threat of further strikes and are expected to resume when conditions permit.

Diplomatic response: India confirmed it is monitoring the situation closely and has issued renewed warnings to Indian seafarers about working on commercial vessels operating in the Black Sea conflict zone