On June 29, the 186 meter long, 36903 dwt bulk carrier Angy R (IMO: 9530955) ran aground in the Sea of Marmara near Gaziköy, Tekirdağ, Turkey. The Angy R was headed to Bejaia from Constanta when it stranded.  The bulk carrier alerted Turkish authorities for assistance.  The KEGM dispatched the tugs Kurtarma 9 (IMO: 9598581) and Kurtarma 17 (IMO: 9942990)  to assist.  The tugs were able to refloat the Angy R and proceeded to tow the bulk carrier to an anchorage off Tekirdağ.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not disclosed.