The General Cargo Vessel "AST RISING" (GT 4,109 – DWT 6,086), laden with steel pipes, experienced steering failure off Recife, Brazil, while en route from Recife, Brazil to Soyo, Angola.

On 12 August 2025, Tsavliris mobilised the AHTS "Skandi Master" from Recife, Brazil, and on 16 August towage to Luanda, Angola, commenced.