On August 19 in Iraq, the Royal Arsenal bulker collided with the Al Misbar diving support vessel. At least four people died and seven are missing. After a deadly impact, the Al Misbar sank, taking down 21 crew members. 10 crew members were rescued, but the search for the remaining missing sailors continues.
Two robbers boarded a bulk carrier in Indonesia. The incident occurred on August 20. In a short time, a warship responded and came to the ship's aid, but the robbers had already escaped.
The Philippine military has rescued 5 crew members from the attacked bulk carrier Royal 16. The Philippine military plans to execute further operations against the Abu Sayyaf group.
The bulk carrier was attacked on November 11. Of the 6 men taken, one was killed.
Team Tankers International has finalized the sale of two vessels. The company agreed to sell the Tour Margaux tanker built in 1993. After the quarter of 2017, Team Tankers sold the Sichem Dubai oil tanker built in 2007.
On August 17 2017, the Russian icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy set a new speed record for reaching the North Pole, having completed the journey from Murmansk to the North Pole in 79 hours. The 50 Let Pobedy, which is translated as “50 Years of Victory” is owned by the Russian Federation and is a part of the Murmansk port.