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A dramatic maritime incident near Trondheim, Norway, came to a safe conclusion on Tuesday as salvagers successfully refloated the 443-foot container ship NCL Salten, which had run aground just meters from a residential home.

Efforts are now underway to repair the Mexican Navy’s training vessel Cuauhtémoc after it tragically struck the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend, killing two naval cadets and injuring 19 others. The vessel, a sailing training ship with 277 sailors and officers onboard, crashed into the bridge after unexpectedly accelerating in reverse shortly after departing from the South Street Seaport.

A familiar cruise ship with a storied past is set to return to Southampton next month, marking the end of nearly a year away from the bustling port city. The Azamara Onward, a vessel with more than 25 years of global service, will dock in Southampton on June 11, 2025, following a scenic journey through Spain, France, and Jersey.

Last week, a large cargo vessel that ran aground in Teignmouth Harbour, Devon, was successfully refloated. According to Rob Parsons, the Teignmouth harbour master, the ship was freed at approximately 18:00 BST and has since been safely berthed alongside the harbour wall.

On August 3, 2024, the container ship Groton was attacked 125 nautical miles east of Aden in Yemen, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). This incident highlights the ongoing threat to shipping in the Middle East as regional conflicts impact maritime security.