The 74 meter long dredger Jin Hang Bo 53 sank at Port Elizabeth, South Africa. One of the dredger’s four legs collapsed causing the vessel to sink. After the vessel sent out a distress call, rescuers responded quickly and safely removed 15 crew off the Jin Hang Bo 53. No reports of pollution being released, but floating booms were placed around the vessel to contain any pollution. The dredger is slated to be salvaged. Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.
The 60 meter long, 1535 dwt freighter Sinan Naiboglu went adrift in the Marmara Sea. The freighter was at the Kartal Anchorage when its anchors dragged. The Sinan Naiboglu contacted the traffic center at Istanbul who dispatched rescue boats and a tug to the scene. The freighter was taken under tow and escorted to Maltepe. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 138 meter long, 7673 dwt reefer Skulptor Tomskiy went aground in the Morskoy Canal at St. Petersburg, Russia. The reefer was entering the port and had a pilot on board when it went aground. The Tomskiy was unable to free itself and required the assistance of four tugs to be refloated later that day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
