The 128 meter long, 1616 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Vitsentzos Komaros became disabled off Rhodes, Greece. The ferry had departed from Rhodes when one of its main engines failed. Unable to restart the engine, the Vitsentzos Komaros returned back to port at reduced speed. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On December 31, the 55 meter long, 882 dwt cargo vessel Guneyin ran aground in the Marmara Sea near Tuzla, Turkey. The Guneyin had been at anchor when rough weather struck the area. Strong winds caused the cargo ship’s anchor to drag and the vessel drifted ashore. Tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Guneyin and towed the cargo vessel back to its anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On December 31, the 55 meter long, 882 dwt cargo vessel Yakup Aga ran aground in the Marmara Sea near Tuzla, Turkey. As with the Guneyin, the Yakup Aga had been at anchor when rough weather struck the area. Strong winds caused the cargo ship’s anchor to drag and the vessel drifted ashore. Tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Yakup Aga and towed the cargo vessel to Kartal. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.