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Day: November 19, 2024

Nazan

Nazan

Nazan
Photo: KEGM

On the night of November 17, the 114 meter long, 4607 dwt tanker Nazan (IMO: 9373747) became disabled on the Bosphorus off the coast of Kandilli, Turkey. The Nazan was en route to Kocaeli from Russia when it suffered rudder failure. The tanker requested help with authorities dispatching tugs to assist. The tugs Kurtarma-7 and Kurtarma-9 arrived on scene and took the Nazan under tow. The vessels proceeded safely to an anchorage off Ahırkapı. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Nazan
Photo: KEGM
El Perla

El Perla

El Perla
Photo: Salvamento Maritimo

On the early morning hours of November 18, the 20 meter long fishing vessel El Perla (MMSI: 22401110) became disabled in the Balearic Sea off Altafulla, Spain. The El Perla had suffered engine failure and requested assistance. Spanish authorities dispatched the 21 meter long SAR vessel Salvamar Fomalhaut to assist. The Salvamar Fomalhaut took the El Perla under tow and proceeded to Tarragona arriving a few hours later. No reports of injuries to the 10 crew on board the El Perla or pollution released.

Salvamar Fomalhaut
Photo: Vesselfinder.com