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Month: May 2025

Sea Beauty

Sea Beauty

Sea Beauty

On the morning of May 2, the 100 meter long, 5535 dwt cargo vessel Sea Beauty (IMO: 9151096) became disabled in the Aegean Sea some 4 nautical miles off Cape Kafireas, Greece.  The Sea Beauty was headed to Thessaloniki from Elefsina with a cargo of 1500 metric tons of steel when it suffered engine failure.  Authorities reported that a nearby vessel monitored the Sea Beauty until it was able to restore power.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Reports state the Sea Beauty had been detained in April 2025 at Porto Nogaro with 18 deficiencies with some regarded as serious.

Silver Bird S 449

Silver Bird S 449

Silver Bird S 449
Photo: tv2nord.dk

On the evening of May 1, the 19.5 meter long, 167 gt fishing vessel Silver Bird S 449 (MMSI: 219034290) became disabled in the Skagerrak 30 nautical miles west of Hirtshals, Denmark. The trawler had its fishing gear wrapped around its propeller and gone adrift. The Silver Bird S 449 requested assistance with the lifeboat from Skagen Rescue Station took the fishing boat under tow.  The vessels proceeded to Hirtshals where the trawler safely moored at a quay in the harbor.  Reports state divers have been requested to cut the fishing gear free. The Silver Bird S 449 is a new vessel and only has been in service since March 2025. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Silver Bird S 449

Fjordcharter Adventure

Fjordcharter Adventure

Fjordcharter Adventure
Photo: nrk.no

On the evening of April 29, the 24 meter long, 20 dwt catamaran ferry Fjordcharter Adventure (IMO: 9196723) ran aground in the fjord just outside the port of Nordfjordeid, Norway. The Fjordcharter Adventure was proceeding with just a crew on board when a passing cruise ship and strong winds pushed the ferry onto a sandbank.  The ferry would remain aground several hours until the rising tide allowed it to be refloated. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.  Reports state there was no disclosure if the ferry sustained any damage.