**LADY MIA detained in Iskenderun Port** General cargo/multipurpose vessel Lady Mia was detained at Iskenderun on 11 Dec 2025 under the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control. A detailed inspection found 20 deficiencies, six of which were detention-worthy. Checks covered the accommodation and galley, cargo holds and tanks, engine room, navigation bridge, outside decks and forecastle and steering room, while communication equipment, emergency fire pumps, generators and steering controls were also tested. The vessel, flagged in Palau with IMO 9546318, has a gross tonnage of 2,926 and is managed by MIA Seaways Ltd. The vessel was released on 13 Dec 2025 after three days in detention.

**LILA NORFOLK detained in Lianyungang** The bulk carrier LILA NORFOLK was detained in Lianyungang on 13 Dec 2025 following an initial port state control inspection by Tokyo MoU authorities. Inspectors found six deficiencies, two of which were deemed detainable. The Liberia-flagged bulk carrier was laid down on 26 Nov 2004 and, at 21 years old, reports 84,448 gross tons and 170,000 tonnes deadweight. Flying IMO number 9281700, it is managed by Kyra Global Marine Services DMCC. The detention is ongoing under the Tokyo MoU’s Asia-Pacific enforcement programme. The vessel remains under detention.

A video circulating online captures the moment the vessel Cenk_T was struck by a drone at Chornomorsk Port in Ukraine earlier today. The incident took place in the afternoon, raising concerns about security at ports in the region amid ongoing tensions. Authorities are investigating the incident, and no casualties have been reported so far.

New images have emerged of the container ship MSC Baltic III, which ran aground off eastern Canada last February. The photos reveal significant damage to the vessel’s hull, believed to have been caused by heavy waves that battered the ship in recent days. Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and planning the next steps for repairs and refloating.

**Oil Tanker MAKMUR Detained in Singapore** The Comoros-flagged oil tanker MAKMUR was detained in Singapore on 11 Dec 2025 by inspectors from the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding. During an initial inspection, 31 deficiencies were recorded, 20 of which were considered detainable under Port State Control rules. The vessel sails under the Comoros flag with IMO number 9078189. Built in 1993, the 32-year-old tanker carries a gross tonnage of 1,991 and a deadweight of 3,251 tonnes and is managed by Makmur Marine Petroleum Sdn Bhd. The vessel remains under detention, and no release date has been announced.

Image credit:cadenaser.com The 320-meters-long containership One Continuity  arrived Las Palmas Port on 10 December after lossing around 45 containers south of the Canary Islands near Maspalomas in severe weather. Several more were crushed by collapsing stacks while carrying over 16,000 empties. Captain declared emergency amid starboard-leaning stacks, diverting to Las Palmas Port. Drone inspection confirmed ten stern rows collapsed from heavy waves.Cargo recovery began 11 December with 8 specialists stabilizing and unloading damaged units. Mooring gear repairs follow.

A Gambia-flagged, EU-sanctioned crude oil tanker named DASHAN was reportedly targeted by Ukrainian Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) 73 nautical miles southeast of Yalta. The vessel was en route from the Dardanelles when the incident occurred. The event raises concerns for the safety of similar vessels operating in the area. A threat circular from Ambrey Analytics remains in force, highlighting ongoing maritime security risks.

**General Cargo Ship PROSPERA Detained at Nakhodka** On 10 Dec 2025, the Palau-flagged general cargo multipurpose ship PROSPERA, IMO 1077816, operated by HK Changrong Shipping Ltd, was detained at Nakhodka port following an initial inspection under the Tokyo MoU. Inspectors found 33 deficiencies, including 11 deemed detainable. The 17-year-old vessel, built in May 2008, has a gross tonnage of 9,512 and a deadweight of 16,211. A final inspection date has not been set. The report did not detail the operational controls or specific inspection areas. The vessel’s trading route was not specified, and no repair or next port information was provided. The vessel remains under detention.

**LNG Megrez detained at Incheon Port by Black MoU** The gas carrier LNG Megrez was detained at Incheon Port on 10 Dec 2025 by the Black MoU following an initial inspection. Surveyors identified two deficiencies, one of which was detainable. The vessel, flagged in Hong Kong, China, carries IMO number 9834325, has a gross tonnage of 114,790 and a deadweight of 91,712, and is managed by MOL GLOBAL SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. The inspection report was logged by inspectors at 08:06 on 11 Dec 2025. By 08:35 on 11 Dec 2025, no follow-up inspection had been recorded. The vessel remains under detention.

**MSC MANZANILLO is detained in Zhoushan** The container vessel MSC MANZANILLO (IMO 9289960) was detained in Zhoushan on 9 Dec 2025 after arriving that day and undergoing an initial inspection by port state control under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control. Inspectors recorded eight deficiencies, three of which were deemed serious enough to warrant immediate detention. Keel laid in October 2004, the ship sails under the Portuguese flag and is managed by MSC Shipmanagement Ltd. The 21-year-old vessel has a gross tonnage of 54,758 and a deadweight of 72,717. It remains under detention.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move that has raised global oil prices and increased tensions between Washington and Caracas. Speaking on Wednesday, Trump described the seized vessel as the largest tanker ever intercepted by US forces. While US officials declined to provide details about the tanker's name, flag, or the exact location of the operation, British maritime risk management group Vanguard identified the vessel as the Skipper, formerly known as the Adisa, which had been sanctioned for alleged involvement in Iranian oil trading. The operation was reportedly led by the US Coast Guard. The Venezuelan government has not yet commented on the incident, which comes amid ongoing US military build-up in the region and heightened scrutiny of Venezuela's oil exports, the country's main source of revenue.

The suezmax tanker 'Dashan' (IMO 9299666), formerly known as 'Eurochampion 2004', was attacked while in ballast en route to Novorossiysk. The vessel, sanctioned by the EU since late 2024 and by the UK since early 2025, is part of the so-called 'dark fleet'. The incident raises concerns for Black Sea countries as damaged tankers, like the previously stricken 'Kairos', have faced limited salvage efforts and dangerous drifting. In the case of 'Kairos', a Turkish Coast Guard team extinguished a fire but left, leaving only a small supply boat to assist. The tanker eventually drifted to Bulgaria, where the remaining crew narrowly prevented grounding by dropping anchor. The 'Dashan' incident underscores the risks posed by unsalvaged tankers in the region. Video of the attack has been posted online.

Image credit: U.S. Department of Justice. U.S. military units boarded and captured the sanctioned oil tanker Skipper in international waters off Venezuela on 10 December, loaded with 1.1 million barrels of Merey crude.Coast Guard MSRT, with Marines and USS Gerald R. Ford helicopters, fast-roped aboard without resistance. Venezuela denounced the incident as "piracy." The oil tanker has been OFAC-sanctioned since 2022, allegedly aided terrorists via illicit oil trades.  

Image credit: X/@front_ukrainian Ukraine on 10 December, hit and disabled the Russian-linked tanker Dashan, in the Black Sea.The tanker, allegedly engaged in transporting Russian crude through Ukraine’s exclusive economic zone toward Novorossiysk with its AIS transponder switched off, was struck by Sea Baby naval drones while proceeding at high speed. The strike triggered powerful explosions and severe damage to the stern, Ukrainian security officials did not report any casualties but framed the operation as part of a broader effort to disrupt Russia’s ability to finance its war through covert maritime oil exports.

**Bulk Carrier MARIA Detained at Port of Apapa** The Palau-flagged bulk carrier MARIA was detained at Port of Apapa, Nigeria, on 08 Dec 2025 by inspectors operating under the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding following an initial inspection that uncovered multiple safety shortcomings. Authorities recorded seven deficiencies, prompting immediate detention of the vessel. The containment order came after officials assessed the ship’s overall condition and compliance with international safety regulations. MARIA, IMO 9041772, will remain under restriction until all identified issues have been addressed to the satisfaction of port state control officers. The vessel remains under detention pending completion of corrective actions.