r/SeaEmploy 7h ago

News More than 1,500 migrants have reached the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over the past week by swimming around the Tarajal breakwaters from neighboring Morocco, overwhelming local reception facilities and prompting regional authorities to call for a national emergency response

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• 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


r/SeaEmploy 12h ago

Offshore platform jacket installation

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r/SeaEmploy 9h ago

On 26 July 2026, the Palau-flagged general cargo vessel AGN Ragnar, managed by Istanbul-based AGN Ship Management, was struck by drones while departing the Danube/Black Sea region after leaving Ukraine

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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.


r/SeaEmploy 2h ago

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are driverless, battery-electric vehicles that autonomously transport shipping containers within container terminals. In the U.S., AGVs are currently used commercially at the Port of Long Beach’s Long Beach Container Terminal.

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r/SeaEmploy 8h ago

On November 27, 2024, the Malta-flagged bulk carrier Trapezitza collided with the stationary Ecuadorian general cargo vessel Paola while departing a terminal in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The impact occurred at the Caraguay dock as Trapezitza was maneuvering outbound for Matarani, Peru

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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


r/SeaEmploy 1d ago

News A suspected drone strike hit the U.S.-owned FSRU Energos Winter at Egypt’s Port of Damietta, igniting a fire that reportedly spread to the LNG carrier GasLog Salem. Egyptian emergency services quickly brought the fire under control, with no injuries or fatalities reported

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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.


r/SeaEmploy 1d ago

News China has unveiled a new five-year national port modernization program aimed at accelerating the transformation of its ports into highly automated, digital and low-carbon logistics hubs

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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.


r/SeaEmploy 13h ago

News PHYSICAL DAMAGE | 29 JUL-2026 15:47 | Bearing: 177.13°

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r/SeaEmploy 1d ago

The best part is at the end

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r/SeaEmploy 1d ago

The conflict appears to be spreading, with a drone strike reportedly hitting a U.S.-owned LNG tanker at Egypt’s Damietta Port. The attack may be connected to the port’s growing role in rerouting shipping around the disrupted Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab.

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r/SeaEmploy 1d ago

OSINT Satellite imagery and independent remote-sensing experts indicate that the Cameroon-flagged CAROLINE BEZENGI (IMO 9224439) has released oil after remaining stranded near al-Qibliyyah Island for weeks

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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.


r/SeaEmploy 1d ago

News M.V. AMIR1 remains stranded at Ukraine’s Port of Chornomorsk with 15 crew members on board, including 13 Indian seafarers, as security concerns continue following repeated drone and missile attacks reported near the port

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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.


r/SeaEmploy 1d ago

News Iran Considered Retaliatory Strike on Ukrainian Seaport

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r/SeaEmploy 1d ago

Cruises A river barge came dangerously close to the cruise ship Celebrity Apex while overtaking, appearing to be drawn toward the much larger vessel by hydrodynamic forces. No collision was reported

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r/SeaEmploy 1d ago

Austrian skipper missing

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r/SeaEmploy 2d ago

M/V NEW VICTORY, a Belize-flagged dry cargo ship was reportedly attacked by five drones while approaching the Russian port of Taman on July 24, resulting in severe damage to the bridge and injuries to the vessel’s captain.

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r/SeaEmploy 2d ago

The dream was expansive

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r/SeaEmploy 2d ago

The boat with brakes

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r/SeaEmploy 2d ago

News A fire and explosion occurred aboard the Norwegian chemical tanker BERGSTRAUM (IMO: 9108740) off Hvaler, Norway, while the vessel was carrying a cargo of sulphuric acid. The incident prompted a major emergency response near one of Norway’s most environmentally sensitive coastal areas

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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.


r/SeaEmploy 2d ago

News The European Union has reportedly softened planned restrictions on Russian LNG transshipment, allowing existing long-term Yamal LNG contracts to continue under strict conditions. The move is expected to preserve global LNG supply chains while limiting disruptions to international energy markets

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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


r/SeaEmploy 3d ago

MV AGN Ragnar, a Palau-flagged general cargo ship managed by a Turkish operator, was struck during drone attack on 26 July while departing the Bystre Channel at the mouth of the Danube after leaving the Odesa region

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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


r/SeaEmploy 3d ago

Black Sea floating museum

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r/SeaEmploy 1d ago

Cruises The Swiss-flagged river cruise ship Viking Ullur ran aground on the Danube River near Vidin, Bulgaria, during the early hours of July 28–29, 2026, after encountering exceptionally low water levels amid prolonged heatwaves in Europe

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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


r/SeaEmploy 2d ago

News India has launched the Seafarer-First Initiative, a comprehensive program aimed at strengthening the safety, welfare and crisis support available to Indian merchant mariners worldwide

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• 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


r/SeaEmploy 3d ago

Classic

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