The 95 meter long, 4852 dwt tanker Tala became disabled in the Bosphorus near Acartabya, Turkey. The Tala was en route to Kerch from Istanbul when it suffered engine failure.  A tug and lifeboat was dispatched and the Tala was taken under tow to Büyükdere.  No reports of injuries to the 19 crew, damage or pollution released.