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On the evening of August 22, 2022, a significant bunker oil spill was reported at the Monfalcone port, specifically in the Portoresega area. The incident involved the bulk carrier 'Al Saad,' which had just arrived from Paradip via the Suez Canal. During the Critical bunkering operation, a portion of the vessel's fuel inadvertently entered the water. While the precise causes of this unfortunate accident remain under investigation, initial speculations suggest the possibility of human error. The spill resulted in a slick of diesel that spread across a section of the quay, impacting the area from bollard number 30 to 42. Prompt action was taken as an anti-pollution team was deployed to address the situation. Furthermore, Monfalcone's mayor, Anna Maria Cisint, implemented a temporary ban on swimming at the Marina Julia beach after an oily stain was observed on the shoreline. Local authorities acted quickly, notifying the Port Authority and collaborating with the Port System Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea to manage the cleanup. In total, around 60 cubic meters of contaminated water were extracted from the site. For further details, including images and videos of the incident, visit [Shipping Italy](https://www.shippingitaly.it/2022/08/23/sversamento-di-bunker-da-una-bulk-carrier-nel-porto-di-monfalcone-video/) or view the report on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rckxEfgAupA).

On September 18, 2016, the Coast Guard's Sector Southeastern New England was alerted at 6:30 p.m. regarding the disappearance of 54-year-old Linda Carman and her 22-year-old son Nathan Carman during an offshore fishing trip. The pair had set out from Ram's Point Marina in Point Judith, Rhode Island, on the evening of September 17 aboard their 31-foot center console vessel, aptly named 'Chicken Pox.' In response to the distress report, a massive search operation was launched, covering an astounding 62,000 square nautical miles, extending from south of Block Island, Rhode Island, to the Canyons off New York. The operation involved several vessels, including the Coast Guard Cutter 'Bonito' from Montauk, New York, the Coast Guard Cutter 'Campbell' from Kittery, Maine, and the Coast Guard Cutter 'Sitkinak' homeported in Bayonne, New Jersey. Additionally, the search involved support from Coast Guard Station Point Judith, along with multiple aircraft, including an MH-60 Jayhawk and an HC-144 Ocean Sentry from Air Station Cape Cod, as well as a C-130 from Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and an MH-65 Dolphin from Air Station Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Coast Guard Air Auxiliary also contributed to the operation. After days of extensive searches, the operation was ultimately suspended on September 23. However, hope was rekindled when, on September 25, Nathan Carman was discovered alive by the bulk carrier 'Orient Lucky.' He was subsequently transported to Boston, where a Coast Guard crew used a 45-foot medium response boat to bring him back to Base Boston. The emotional reunion with his family took place on September 27. Tragically, Nathan's mother, Linda Carman, remained missing and is presumed deceased. Following the rescue, Nathan Carman was questioned by Coast Guard officials in Boston, after enduring a harrowing week adrift at sea in a life raft. For further details, including photos and audio, visit the official Coast Guard news sites: http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2887190/ and http://www.stripes.com/news/coast-guard/man-plucked-from-life-boat-after-week-at-sea-reaches-boston-1.431165.

In a significant development for CSC Phoenix, the Wuhan Maritime Court has ruled to auction three vessels, including the Chang Hang Jiang Hai, due to the company's financial struggles. This action comes following a formal request from the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, which is seeking repayment on outstanding loans. Alongside the Chang Hang Jiang Hai, the other vessels set for auction are the Chang Hang Bo Hai and the Chang Hang Hui Hai. This decision highlights the ongoing challenges faced by CSC Phoenix in meeting its financial obligations.