On September 5, the 196 meter long, 58480 dwt bulk carrier Elina B (IMO: 9577446) became disabled in the Dardanelles near Sarıçay, Turkey. The Elina B was headed to Gemlik from Singapore when it suffered a machine failure and went adrift. Authorities were notified and dispatched the KEGM tug Kurtarma 18 (IMO: 9974890) and Kurtarma 20 (IMO: 9995117) to assist.  The tugs were able to establish a towline and proceeded to an anchorage at Karanlı Limanı. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.