Sea warnings

On 16 January 2025 , at 0231 UTC , the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Singapore issued a PAN PAN alert regarding a man overboard incident involving the vessel Thor Friend (IMO: 9499967). The ship, sailing under the flag of Panama, reported the situation via HF DSC. Key Information Incident Reported: 16 January 2025, 0231 UTC Last Known Position of Vessel: Latitude 00°29’N , Longitude 108°18’E Crew Member Last Seen: 6 January 2025 at 0010 UTC in position Latitude 00°21’N , Longitude 108°14’E Description of Missing Crew Member: Wearing black jogger pants and a black T-shirt . Vessel Details Vessel Name: Thor Friend Type: General Cargo Flag: Panama Length Overall (LOA): 116.99 meters Beam: 19.6 meters Weather Conditions in the Area Wind: North-Northeast at 17 knots , gusting up to 23 knots Sea State: Slight Visibility: Good

  The Venezuelan military has seized the oil and chemical tanker Four Plus (IMO: 9203930), which was flying the Guyanese flag, accusing it of unauthorized entry into Venezuelan territorial waters. According to a report by the Venezuelan newspaper Últimas Noticias , the vessel was detained while docked at the port of Guamache in the Nueva Esparta state. The tanker’s crew, consisting of Chinese nationals, was onboard during the operation. The Four Plus , a vessel with a length overall of 183.2 meters and a width of 32.2 meters, was reportedly operating without the required authorization to navigate in Venezuelan waters. A delegation led by Captain Jackson Bacallao González, commander of the Pampatar Coast Guard Station on Margarita Island, boarded the ship. The delegation included personnel from the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence, the Anti-Drug Intelligence Unit 71, the Bolivarian National Police Immigration Division, and the Venezuelan Institute of Aquatic Spac...

Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi, currently intensifying in the southwest Indian Ocean, poses a significant threat to Madagascar, Mayotte, and parts of northern Mozambique in the coming days. Here is a comprehensive update on its trajectory, intensity, and expected impacts. Current Status As of January 11, 2025, Dikeledi has strengthened to a tropical cyclone with an estimated central pressure of 984 hPa. Located at 12.7°S and 51.5°E, the system is moving westward at 12 knots (22 km/h). Hurricane-force winds of 65 knots (120 km/h) are being observed near the center, with storm-force winds extending outward up to 65 NM (nautical miles) in the southeast quadrant. Impacted Areas Madagascar Dikeledi is forecast to make landfall on January 12 near northeastern Madagascar, between Antsiranana and Antalaha, as a severe tropical storm. The regions of Diana, SAVA, Ambatosoa, Sofia, and Boeny are under green alert, signaling preparedness for possible flooding, strong winds, and storm surges. Residents...

The oil tanker EVENTIN [Length: 274 m, Width: 48 m, Flag: Panama] became adrift on Friday afternoon in the coastal waters of the Baltic Sea, north of Rügen. The vessel, unable to maneuver, posed a significant threat to the busy maritime area. In response, the Warnemünde Traffic Center requested the Incident Command to take over operational management. The ship’s 24-member crew has not been evacuated. The tanker is carrying approximately 99,000 tons of oil, raising serious concerns about potential environmental risks. The vessel’s drifting trajectory in this high-traffic zone, which is also used for naval exercises, adds to the complexity of the situation. To stabilize the situation, several key assets were deployed: The multipurpose vessel ARKONA from the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency. The emergency tug BREMEN FIGHTER , which successfully secured a tow connection at approximately 15:00 on January 10. Additional support from the tug BREMEN and a specialized rope descent te...

On January 10, 2025, the United Kingdom Coastguard issued a Mayday call for the fishing vessel Frank Bonefaas (IMO: 9074951). The vessel, a 119-meter-long trawler sailing under the UK flag, reported a critical medical emergency onboard. A crew member has suffered a traumatic injury, losing their arm from the elbow down, resulting in severe bleeding. The vessel's position was recorded as 48° 15.71'N, 008° 55.35'W , located in the North Atlantic. Immediate first aid assistance is urgently required. Request for Assistance: The Coastguard is requesting vessels in the vicinity to proceed to the distress position and provide first aid to stabilize the injured crew member. Responding vessels are instructed to report to the United Kingdom Coastguard using the following channels: Telephone : +44 344 382 0025 Email : ukmrcc@hmcg.gov.uk The UK Coastguard is actively coordinating the rescue efforts. Weather and Sea Conditions: Wind : Northwesterly at 14 knots, with gusts reaching 22 k...

The Indian Coast Guard’s Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai has issued an alert regarding the Sri Lankan fishing vessel Sanjana 03 (Registration No. IMUL-A-1733 MTR). The vessel, with six crew members onboard, has been reported adrift since January 4, 2025, due to engine failure. Vessel Details: Name: Sanjana 03 Registration Number: IMUL-A-1733 MTR Length: 45 feet Color: Yellow and Brown Last Known Position: At 1430 UTC on January 9, 2025, the vessel’s position was reported as: Latitude: 04° 45' South Longitude: 065° 45' East This places the vessel adrift in the Indian Ocean, southeast of the Maldives. Weather Conditions: Mariners in the area are advised to note the following weather conditions: Wind: 15 knots, gusting up to 22 knots from the northwest. Wave Height: Up to 1.5 meters. Sky: Overcast with a chance of rain. Assistance Requested: The MRCC Mumbai has requested all mariners transiting the area to maintain a sharp lookout for the Sanjana 03 an...