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Month: June 2025

Red Zed 1

Red Zed 1

Red Zed 1
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On June 20, the 217 meter long heavy lift vessel Red Zed 1 (IMO: 9633977) allided on the Suez Canal near the 45 kilometer mark. The Red Zed 1 had suffered a technical failure and lost control of its steering. The vessel proceeded off course and struck a quay.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched 3 tugs to the scene to secure the heavy lift vessel.

The crew of the Red Zed 1 was able to make repairs and was able to proceed under power escorted by tugs. The vessel proceeded north through the canal to an anchorage on the Mediterranean Sea.

No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Suez Canal Authority stated the incident did not disrupt any canal traffic. The extent of damage caused by the incident had not been disclosed.

Stellamar

Stellamar

Stellamar
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On the morning of June 20, the 90 meter long, 5350 dwt cargo vessel Stellamar (IMO: 9951836) ran aground in the Gulf of Bothnia off the island of Iso Järviluoto near Rauma, Finland. The Stellamar was arriving from Kunda with a pilot o board when it struck bottom.  The cargo vessel sustained minor damage to its freshwater tank, but no oil pollution was spotted. A tug was dispatched a short time later and freed the Stellamar. The vessels proceed into Rauma where it moored. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  No reports of injuries from the incident.

 

Melita

Melita

Melita
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On the evening of June 16, the 27 meter long catamaran passenger ferry Melita (IMO: 8517413) sank on the Adriatic Sea off Zadar, Croatia. The Melita was carrying 38 passengers bound for Zadar when waves or an unidentified object struck the ferry resulting in a large crack in the one of the hulls. The crack allowed uncontrolled water ingress into the port hull and the vessel quickly began to sink.

Fortunately, the Melita was just minutes away from the port of Zadar. Authorities dispatched the 87 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Jadran (IMO: 8517413) to assist.  The Jadran was able to safely transfer the 38 passengers and 5 crew off the Melita via life rafts.   The rescued were later transported to the nearby port of Gaženica. No reports of injuries.