Two ferry crewmembers are on trial in Jersey for the deaths of three fishermen after a December 2022 collision. The Condor Ferries vessel, Commodore Goodwill, struck the fishing boat L’Ecume II, sinking it instantly. The defendants deny charges of gross negligence, arguing the incident was unavoidable despite the prosecution’s claims.
On August 26, 2025, a ceremony at the Myanmar Seafarers Federation in Yangon focused on the repatriation of illegally employed seafarers. Captain Soe Min Aung addressed their challenges, while four seafarers shared harrowing experiences from Oman. The event underscored the need for safe employment and the protection of maritime workers’ rights.
The Eleen Armonia, a Bulgarian bulker, bravely rescued 34 seafarers from a burning fishing boat 500 miles southeast of Sri Lanka. The crew used hoses to control the flames and successfully evacuated the stranded seafarers after five hours of firefighting efforts. The rescued seafarers received care and supplies before being repatriated to Indonesia.
Search and rescue operations were underway in South Africa for 11 fishermen missing at sea after their ship sank off Cape Town. Nine were rescued by a lifeboat, while five fishing vessels assisted in the operation. The cause of the sinking remains unknown. (Source: Reuters)
