Sea warnings

  China Expels Japanese Boats from Disputed Senkaku Waters, Escalating Tensions Tensions in the East China Sea continue to rise as the China Coast Guard reported expelling four Japanese vessels from the waters surrounding the disputed Senkaku Islands. The incident, which took place on Monday, adds to the ongoing territorial dispute between China and Japan over the uninhabited islands, known as the Diaoyu Islands in China. Japan Raises Concerns Over Chinese Activities Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has expressed deep concern over the increasing presence and assertive actions of Chinese vessels near the Senkaku Islands. He emphasized that the situation is escalating, calling for diplomatic measures to prevent further confrontations. The Japanese government has repeatedly accused China of violating its territorial sovereignty by sending coast guard ships and fishing vessels into the area. China’s Stance on the Dispute China, which claims historical rights over the islands, ha...

  Rome, March 19, 2025 – The Italian Coast Guard's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Rome has issued an urgent message to all vessels transiting in the central Mediterranean Sea. A Search and Rescue (SAR) operation is currently underway following a man overboard incident from the Tunisian fishing vessel El Haj Abdel Aziz . According to the communication, the missing person was last seen between two reported positions: LAT. 35°25'N - LONG. 012°34'E at 03:00 UTC on March 16 LAT. 35°26'N - LONG. 012°33'E at 05:00 UTC on March 16 In compliance with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the Hamburg SAR Convention of 1979, all ships navigating in the area are requested to maintain a sharp lookout and to report any sightings or relevant information to IMRCC Rome. Weather conditions in the area at the time of the report include easterly-southeasterly winds at 19 knots, with gusts reaching up to 26 knots. Wave heights are up ...

March 18, 2025 — JRCC Halifax has issued a Mayday Relay after receiving information about a man overboard from the container ship MSC Santhya (IMO: 8913411), sailing under the flag of Panama. The incident occurred in the early hours of today, with the person last seen at 51°33'N, 051°35'W around 0200Z . The MSC Santhya is a 237-meter-long container vessel with a beam of 32.2 meters. She was navigating in the North Atlantic when the situation was reported. All vessels operating in the vicinity have been asked to maintain heightened vigilance and report their position, course, and speed directly to JRCC Halifax . Coordination efforts are underway to locate the missing individual amid challenging North Atlantic conditions. Current weather in the area: Wind: 11 knots from the North , gusting up to 14 knots Air Temperature: 0°C Cloud cover: Overcast skies Sea state: Waves up to 1.5 meters Mariners are urged to assist if possible and contact JRCC Halifax.

  Date: March 17, 2025 The Italian Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (IMRCC) in Rome has issued an urgent alert to all vessels navigating in the western Mediterranean, following a man overboard (MOB) report from the Ro-Ro/Passenger ship Moby Legacy (IMO: 9837511). According to the official notification, the individual was last seen on February 17, 2025, at 17:02 UTC in the vicinity of latitude 42°02' N and longitude 009°39' E , an area located near the Strait of Bonifacio between Sardinia and Corsica. In compliance with international maritime obligations under the SOLAS Convention and the 1979 Hamburg SAR Convention , IMRCC Rome is coordinating an extensive search and urges all vessels in the area to maintain a vigilant lookout and report any sightings. Weather Conditions: The current weather in the search area includes northeasterly winds at 5 knots, gusting up to 8 knots , with partly cloudy skies and slight sea conditions . However, a deterioration in weather is f...

  According to reports, the Stena Immaculate , a U.S.-registered oil tanker carrying Jet A1 fuel , was struck by the MV Solong , a Portuguese-flagged container ship. The collision happened while the Stena Immaculate was at anchor , making the impact even more severe. The cause of the collision is still under investigation, but early reports suggest adverse weather conditions and possible navigational errors. Fire and Abandonment The impact resulted in a massive fire engulfing the Stena Immaculate , which was loaded with highly flammable jet fuel. The crew of both vessels had to abandon ship as flames spread rapidly, making any containment efforts impossible. Search and rescue operations are currently underway to ensure all crew members are accounted for and safely evacuated. Strategic Importance of Stena Immaculate The Stena Immaculate is not just any oil tanker; it is one of ten vessels included in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Tanker Security Program (TSP) . This prog...

  On the night of March 6, 2025, at 22:16 UTC, a crew member of the merchant vessel MV Ariadne fell overboard in the central Adriatic Sea, approximately 30 nautical miles off the Italian coast, at latitude 41°39'N and longitude 16°50'E. Current weather conditions in the area are favorable, aiding search and rescue operations. The Italian Coast Guard promptly initiated search operations, deploying naval units and helicopters to locate the missing mariner. All vessels transiting the area have been alerted and are requested to maintain vigilant watch, reporting any sightings to the National Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (IMRCC) in Rome. The Coast Guard commander emphasized the importance of collaboration among maritime units in emergencies like this, noting that swift intervention is crucial to increasing the chances of successful rescue operations. Search efforts will continue unabated until the missing mariner is found or until authorities deem it necessary to conclude ...