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- Weather-induced surge waves caused water levels to rise by up to 1.44 m in Mallorca and Menorca, flooding beaches and ground-floor premises.
- Sudden surges are caused by rapid fluctuations in air pressure, which are greatly amplified by harbour resonance in narrow, shallow harbours such as Ciutadella.
- Skippers should heed warnings, adjust mooring lines and fenders, avoid risky manoeuvres, and reconsider their choice of anchorage and route planning accordingly.

A sudden flood in the harbour: What lies behind these mini-tsunamis

- Following the capsizing of a licence-free hire boat near s’Estanyol, which resulted in one fatality, the Guardia Civil is investigating the cause and the boat’s equipment.
- Two charter companies have reported suspected shortages of life jackets and are calling for an investigation into the rental firm; official confirmation is still pending.
- From 1 October 2026, people hiring small motorboats in Spain will require a certificate of competence; the industry is calling for greater professionalism and safety across the board.

Fatal boating accident off the coast of Mallorca: charter association calls for stricter rules

- MAIB considers a previously undocumented stability issue with the ‘Bayesian’ to be a possible key factor, whilst Italy is focusing on crew negligence.  
- Wreck investigations and pending reports are intended to clarify whether the theory regarding the stability issue is accurate; investigations are set to continue until at least 2027.  
- Italian Sea Group is under insolvency protection and is involved in a civil dispute with the shipowners and crew over €456 million in alleged reputational damage.

Shipwreck: Two years after the ‘Bayesian’, the cause remains a matter of debate

- A motorboat capsizes on Lake Constance whilst attempting to assist a sailboat that was unable to manoeuvre; several people fall into the water.
- The fire brigade, the German Life Saving Association (DLRG) and the water police rescue everyone and secure the motorboat, which is floating keel-up, as well as the sailboat.
- The motorboat is righted in the harbour with the help of a fire service crane; the accident is the latest in a series of emergencies and numerous incidents on the lake.

Lake Constance: Motorboat sets out to help, but ends up in distress itself

- The catamaran ‘Constanze’ collided with the quay wall in the port of Konstanz; 12 people were injured, none of whom are in a life-threatening condition; the cause of the accident remains unclear.  
- Low water levels hamper the rescue effort; DLRG boats cannot get close enough, so fire service boats take over and bring the injured ashore.  
- Property damage estimated at between 500,000 and 1 million euros; investigations have found no evidence of technical faults or health issues; ferry services are operating only every two hours.

Lake Constance: Catamaran crashes into harbour wall – several people injured and significant damage to property

- A solo sailor falls overboard off Kalkgrund Lighthouse; the crew of a motor yacht rescues him from the Baltic Sea, which was 19 degrees, slightly hypothermic but responsive.
- The DGzRS alerts sea-rescue boats following a Mayday call and a PLB signal; the “Ursula Dettmann” tows the unmanned Class 15 dinghy cruiser into harbour.
- The incident highlights the dangers of hypothermia even at 19 degrees, as well as the importance of life jackets, making an immediate emergency call and using a PLB, particularly for solo sailors.

Safety: Man rescued after falling overboard off Gelting

- Toñi, a female orca, was spotted in the Strait of Gibraltar on 10 August 2026 with suspected shotgun wounds to her dorsal fin.  
- Spanish authorities are investigating the possible use of a firearm; The location where the injury occurred, her state of health and any link to an incident off Faro remain unclear.  
- The authorities recommend avoiding high-risk areas and coastal routes between April and October, and strictly following official guidelines when interacting with orcas.

New escalation: Orca Toñi shot at with a shotgun?

- Numerous pleasure craft and excursion boats watched the total solar eclipse on 12 August from the water in the Bay of Palma.  
- The authorities warned against returning to port all at once after sunset and deployed additional patrol boats for the night-time journey.  
- Near Cala Pi, two pleasure craft caught fire; eight people were rescued from the water by emergency services, and no serious injuries were reported.

Solar eclipse in Mallorca: lots of boats, two fires

- A 26-year-old motorboat driver has been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment following a fatal collision on Lake Constance, eight months of which are suspended.
- The court classifies the offence as manslaughter through gross negligence rather than murder; distraction caused by a mobile phone, high speed (approx. 60 km/h) and clear visibility were decisive factors.
- The defendant must pay 5,000 euros; the verdict is not yet final, as the prosecution has not yet indicated whether it will appeal.

Mobile phone use whilst driving: speedboat driver sentenced to prison

- Following engine failure, a 13-metre motorboat drifted onto a stone breakwater off Cuxhaven; the hull was damaged and water poured in heavily.
- Sea rescue services evacuate two adults and three children unharmed; the boat is abandoned and a helicopter is no longer required.
- The water police are investigating the cause of the accident; the owner will decide on salvage operations. Meanwhile, an injured seaman is rescued from a bunker vessel.

Distress at sea: Five people rescued from a sinking motorboat

- The missing German holidaymaker was found dead west of Symi; the cause of the accident is still under investigation.
- Eight Germans went into the water during a swimming stop from a sailing boat, which then drifted away; seven people were rescued.
- This incident highlights the need for an anchor, an anchor watch or someone on board, as unmanned yachts can quickly drift away.

Unmanned boat off Symi: Body of missing sailor recovered

- A 65-year-old woman fell overboard on Lake Constance during a storm and was found dead the following day near Langenargen
- Around 200 emergency personnel from Germany, Austria and Switzerland searched for the missing woman; the search was called off in the evening
- Lake Constance has a two-tier storm warning system with orange flashing lights; water sports enthusiasts are urged to pay close attention to these signals

Thunderstorm on Lake Constance: 65-year-old woman falls from motorboat and dies

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Seenot

A sudden flood in the harbour
What lies behind these mini-tsunamis

Fatal boating accident off the coast of Mallorca
Charter association calls for stricter rules

Shipwreck
Two years after the ‘Bayesian’, the cause remains a matter of debate

Lake Constance
Motorboat sets out to help, but ends up in distress itself

Lake Constance
Catamaran crashes into harbour wall – several people injured and significant damage to property

Safety
Man rescued after falling overboard off Gelting

New escalation
Orca Toñi shot at with a shotgun?

Solar eclipse in Mallorca
Lots of boats, two fires

Mobile phone use whilst driving
Speedboat driver sentenced to prison

Distress at sea
Five people rescued from a sinking motorboat

Unmanned boat off Symi
Body of missing sailor recovered

Thunderstorm on Lake Constance
65-year-old woman falls from motorboat and dies

Seenot

A sudden flood in the harbourWhat lies behind these mini-tsunamis

Fatal boating accident off the coast of MallorcaCharter association calls for stricter rules

ShipwreckTwo years after the ‘Bayesian’, the cause remains a matter of debate

Lake ConstanceMotorboat sets out to help, but ends up in distress itself

Lake ConstanceCatamaran crashes into harbour wall – several people injured and significant damage to property

SafetyMan rescued after falling overboard off Gelting

New escalationOrca Toñi shot at with a shotgun?

Solar eclipse in MallorcaLots of boats, two fires

Mobile phone use whilst drivingSpeedboat driver sentenced to prison

Distress at seaFive people rescued from a sinking motorboat

Unmanned boat off SymiBody of missing sailor recovered

Thunderstorm on Lake Constance65-year-old woman falls from motorboat and dies

A sudden flood in the harbour
What lies behind these mini-tsunamis

Fatal boating accident off the coast of Mallorca
Charter association calls for stricter rules

Shipwreck
Two years after the ‘Bayesian’, the cause remains a matter of debate

Lake Constance
Motorboat sets out to help, but ends up in distress itself

Lake Constance
Catamaran crashes into harbour wall – several people injured and significant damage to property

Safety
Man rescued after falling overboard off Gelting

New escalation
Orca Toñi shot at with a shotgun?

Solar eclipse in Mallorca
Lots of boats, two fires

Mobile phone use whilst driving
Speedboat driver sentenced to prison

Distress at sea
Five people rescued from a sinking motorboat

Unmanned boat off Symi
Body of missing sailor recovered

Thunderstorm on Lake Constance
65-year-old woman falls from motorboat and dies