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Month: July 2015

Akel

Akel

Akel

The 72 meter long, 1,105 dwt cargo vessel Akel collided with the 60 meter long Sengul K in the Bosphorus near the entrance to the Black Sea. The Akel was struck by the Sengul K in good visibility.  Reports state the officer on board the Sengul K made a last second maneuver veering into the Akel. The Akel  suffered uncontrolled water ingress caused the cargo vessel to capsized and sink.  One crewman was killed, but the 11 other crew members were rescued.  The Sengul K suffered slight damage to its bow, but no reports of injuries.  The Akel was en route to Istanbul from Kartal.

Majed & Randy Strikes Villa

Majed & Randy Strikes Villa

Majed & Randy
Photo: todayszaman.com

The 105 meter long, 6476 dwt cargo vessel Majed & Randy became disabled and struck a villa along the shoreline of the Bosphorus Strait.  The Majed & Randy had suffered a rudder malfunction and struck the second floor of the villa.  No reports of injuries.  Authorities dispatched a tugboat and pilot to assist the disabled Majed & Randy.  Reports state traffic was halted during the incident.  No reports of pollution released. The Majed & Randy was later towed to Büyükdere.  The villa was built in 1860 and well known in Istanbul.

E Tuan Feng Huo 226

E Tuan Feng Huo 226

E Tuan Feng Hua 226
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 64 meter long, 1600 dwt coastal bulk carrier E Tuan Feng Huo 226 sank on the Yangtze River while berthed at Wuhan, China. The E Tuan Feng Huo 226 was loading cargo at the terminal when the vessel suffered a hull breach and suffered massive water ingress.  The three crew on board were able to escape and later rescued.  Reports state the bulker may have partially broke-in-two as the hull cracked.  Ferry service from Wuhan was halted as the E Tuan Feng Huo 226 was blocking navigation at the terminal.