Sea warnings

  A crude oil tanker, the Cordelia Moon, believed to be part of Russia's "shadow fleet," blocked traffic in the Bosphorus Strait on Thursday, December 26th, after suffering engine failure. The incident forced Turkish authorities to completely close the strait, according to the country's Ministry of Transport. The Cordelia Moon, which was reportedly sailing under a Panamanian flag, was on its way to the Russian port of Novorossiysk when the incident occurred. This is not the first time the tanker has been in the news. In October 2024, while under Indian management, the Cordelia Moon was attacked twice by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Social media users have been discussing the incident, with some speculating on the cause of the engine failure. Some reports suggest the issue has been resolved and the tanker is now expected to arrive in Novorossiysk on December 28th at 10:00 AM. Here are some key points from the social media discussion: The Cordelia Moon is a crude oil ...

  In a high-stakes maritime incident, Finnish authorities have detained the oil tanker Eagle S under suspicion of damaging critical undersea infrastructure in the Gulf of Finland. The tanker, flagged in the Cook Islands and operated by a shadowy ownership network linked to sanctioned entities, is believed to have caused the breakage of the Estlink 2 power cable—a vital connection for electricity between Finland and Estonia. The Incident The disruption was first reported on Christmas Day when the Estlink 2 cable ceased functioning at approximately 12:26 p.m. local time. Finnish officials were quick to investigate, focusing on the Eagle S , which was observed near the site at the time of the outage. According to ship-tracking data, the tanker significantly reduced speed and exhibited unusual maneuvering patterns, indicative of dragging its anchor across the seabed. A coordinated operation involving the Finnish Coast Guard, police, and military units culminated in the boarding of the...

 The Indian Coast Guard (MRCC Mumbai) has issued a distress call for the Indian motor sailing vessel (MSV) TAJ DHARE HARAM, which reported flooding onboard its vessel with nine crew members on board. Details of the Distressed Vessel Vessel Name: MSV TAJ DHARE HARAM MMSI: 419956194 Flag: India Location: 22 Deg 55 N 066 Deg 56 E (257 Jakhau Lt 95) Dimensions: 37 meters (LOA) x 10 meters (width) Current Situation The TAJ DHARE HARAM is experiencing flooding onboard, and the Indian Coast Guard is requesting assistance from mariners transiting through the area. Mariners are urged to keep a sharp lookout for the distressed vessel and render any necessary assistance they can. They are also requested to inform the MRCC Mumbai upon sighting the vessel. Weather Conditions Wind: North Easterly at 17 knots with gusts up to 23 knots Visibility: Good Sea State: Slight

 Barfleur Northwards, France  December 26, 2024  14:15:26 UTC A fire has broken out aboard the bulk carrier M/V PHILLIP BAY (IMO: 9714757) in the vicinity of 50-05N 001-23W in the English Channel. Vessel Status: The vessel, sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands, is currently not under command due to the fire. Mariners are advised to maintain a good lookout in the vicinity of the incident. Vessel Details: Type: Bulk Carrier IMO Number: 9714757 Gross Tonnage: 25,546 Deadweight: 38,683 Dimensions: 180 meters (length) x 32 meters (width) Built: 2015 MMSI: 538005705 Weather Conditions: Cloudy skies Wind: 4 knots with gusts up to 8 knots from the East-Southeast Sea State: Slight Further Information: The exact cause of the fire is currently unknown. Emergency services are likely responding to the incident.

A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea following an explosion in the engine room. The Russian Foreign Ministry's crisis unit reported that two crew members are still missing. 14 crew members rescued Of the 16 crew members on board, all Russian citizens, 14 were rescued and taken to the port of Cartagena in Spain. However, the search continues for the two missing sailors. The incident The incident occurred in international waters between Aguilas, in Spain's Murcia province, and the Algerian city of Oran. The exact cause of the explosion that led to the ship sinking is still under investigation. However, it is believed that the Ursa Major suffered a fuel pipe failure in its main engine while sailing off the Spanish coast. A dangerous mission The cargo ship, built in 2009 and measuring 142.47 meters in length, had departed from Saint Petersburg 12 days prior to the incident, bound for Vladivostok. It is suspected that its mission was to evacuate we...

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Norfolk has issued a notification regarding the disabled sailing vessel Sober Seas. Details of the Vessel: Name: Sober Seas MMSI: 338335903 Type: Pleasure Craft Flag: USA Length Overall (LOA): 13 meters (42.6 feet) Width: 8 meters (26.2 feet) Current Situation: Sober Seas is disabled due to a lost mast and has also lost generator power. Last reported position: 37-33.204N, 067-21.328W (as of December 24, 2024, 23:16 UTC) The vessel is drifting in an easterly direction. Weather Conditions: Current: Wind at 4 knots with gusts up to 8 knots, cloudy skies, waves up to 1.3 meters. Forecast: Conditions are expected to worsen in the coming hours, with winds increasing to 20 knots with gusts up to 56 knots from the north-west, waves up to 2 meters, and a possibility of thunderstorms. Request for Assistance: All mariners in the area are urged to keep a sharp lookout for Sober Seas and report any sightings t...

The Reunion Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) is issuing a Mayday Relay for the overdue French sailing vessel "DIZAON." Details of the Vessel: Name: DIZAON Hull Color: White Deck Color: White Length: 11.70 meters (38.4 feet) Engine: Inboard motor MMSI: 227618670 Skipper: Mr. Cedric Mailhac Last Reported Position: 10 nautical miles southwest of Mayotte Island on December 13, 2024 Intended Course: Madagascar, with final destination of Durban, South Africa Number of People on Board: 1 Request for Assistance: The Reunion MRCC is requesting all vessels in the vicinity of the "DIZAON's" last reported position to maintain a sharp lookout and report any information regarding the vessel. The "DIZAON" was last heard from on December 13, 2024, and is now considered overdue. The Reunion MRCC is coordinating the search efforts and urges all vessels in the area to assist in locating the missing vessel and its crew member.