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Knot Slow

December 17, 2025 | Grounding

On the morning of December 13, the water taxi Knot Slow (BZ0168) ran aground in the Caribbean Sea in an area known as the “Short Cut” near Belize City, Belize. The Knot Slow had departed from Belize City on its regular route with stops at Caye Chapel, Caye Caulker and San Pedro. Twenty minutes in the voyage the water taxi was passing through an area called the “Short Cut” when it ran ashore on a mangrove island.

The vessel alerted Belize Port Authority who deployed a response team to the scene of the incident. Rescuers found the captain and 3 passengers had suffered minor injuries and were taken to Belize City for medical treatment. The remaining passengers on the Knot Slow were later safely transferred to another vessel and continued onto their destination.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Kattegat Sea Collision

December 15, 2025 | Collision

On the afternoon of December 10, the 90 meter long, 5211 dwt cargo vessel Noren (IMO: 9968255) collided with the 20 meter long fishing vessel Obsala in the Kattegat Sea northwest of the island of Nidingen, Sweden. The Noren was headed to Hargshamn from Shoreham when it collided with the Obsala. Swedish authorities were alerted and deployed multiple Coast Guard patrol boats along with a helicopter from Gothenburg. The 12 meter long SSRS lifeboat Josephine (MMSI: 265001100) was also dispatched to assist. Rescuers found both vessels had only sustained slight damage and neither were in danger. The Obsala did suffered problems with its engine and fishing gear requiring the vessel to be towed to a shipyard for repairs. There were no reports of injuries on either vessel.

Authorities launched an investigation into the incident. The Coast Guard tested crew for alcohol which return negative results. After the preliminary investigation had been completed, the Swedish Coast Guard issued a fine to the master of the Noren for negligence. Reports state the fine was paid immediately and the vessel proceeded on its voyage to its destination.

Kayo

December 9, 2025 | Disabled

On the night of December 5, the 92 meter long, 5193 dwt cargo vessel Kayo (IMO: 9577331) became disabled in the South China Sea some 65 nautical miles east of Malaysia. The Kayo departed from Lumut, Malaysia with a cargo of clay bound for Hon Gai, Quang Ninh, Vietnam when it suffered a cargo shift. The Kayo lost stability and developed a 15 degree list to starboard.

The Kayo sent out a distress call which was received by Vietnamese authorities who forward the request to the Malaysian Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center. The MRCC dispatched the Coast Guard vessel KM Sebatik (MMSI: 533140015) to assist the Kayo. The KM Sebatik escorted the Kayo to a the Kemaman Port anchorage area. The Kayo’s owners have arranged a tug to take the Kayo under tow to a nearby port. No reports of injuries.

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