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Month: July 2025

Cala Gullo

Cala Gullo

Cala Gullo
Photo: infopuertos.com

On the morning of June 30, the 31.5 meter long, 387 dwt tugboat Cala Gullo (IMO: 9791509) sank in the Balearic Sea at the port of Barcelona, Spain. The Cala Gullo was assisting the 330 meter long, 134869 dwt container ship Cape Sounio (IMO: 9727625) in maneuver to turn the vessel around to depart from the terminal when the vessels collided.  The bow of the container ship struck the tug causing it to list over and sink. The Cape Sounio was undamaged, but the Cala Gullo sank.  The three crew onboard the tug were rescued by a pilot boat.

Authorities report there were no injuries and no pollution released. Reports state the Cala Gullo would be refloated. The Cape Sounio was allowed to proceed on its voyage to La Spezia. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Kwintebank

Kwintebank

Kwintebank

On the evening of July 2, the 132 meter long, 9857 dwt cargo vessel Kwintebank (IMO: 9234288) allided in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany.  The Kwintebank struck the central wall while docking in the new southern lock. Both the cargo vessel and the lock wall sustained some damage from the incident with reports of paint transferred to the lock wall. The water police launched an investigation into the incident. The Kwintebank was allowed to proceed on its voyage from Estonia to France. No reports of injuries or pollution released. 

Angy R

Angy R

Angy R
Photo: KEGM

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.