On July 17, the 88 meter long, 4670 dwt cargo vessel Sofular 1 (IMO: 9540601) became disabled while passing through the Bosporus. The Sofular 1 was headed to Varna from Yalova when it suffered engine failure and power blackout. Authorities dispatched the tug Kurtarma 11 to assist the Sofular 1. The tug took the vessel under tow to an anchorage off Türkeli where the crew can do repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released.