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Day: March 20, 2025

Kolin 2

Kolin 2

Kolin 2
Photo: denizbulten.com

On March 20, the 77 meter long, 867 gt tanker Kolin 2 (MMSI: 271043116 / IMO: 8622517) ran aground on Dardanelles near Kepez, Çanakkale, Turkey. The Kolin 2 was attempted to the enter the port of Kepez with 1160 cubic meters of waste when it suffered rudder failure and ran aground.

Authorities dispatched the tug Türkelí to pull the tanker free.  Divers inspected the hull of the Kolin 2 and found there was no damage from the grounding. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Greta

Greta

Greta
Photo: KEGM

On March 20, the 101 meter long container ship Greta (IMO: 9234422) became disabled at the entrance of the Çanakkale Strait. The Greta had suffered engine failure and requested assistance. Authorities dispatched the tug Kurtarma-18 which took the container ship under tow.  The vessels proceeded to Karanlık Liman where the Greta drop anchor. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.