On the evening of September 29, the 98 meter long, 4570 dwt cargo vessel Arda (IMO: 8125155) became disabled in the Bosporus off Umuryeri, Turkey. The Arda was headed to Russia from Bandirma when it suffered mechanical failure and went adrift. Authorities were alerted with the KEGM dispatching a vessel to the scene. The Arda was taken under tow and proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On the evening of October 1, a 1 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) collided with a 20 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) in Gwangyang Bay near Myodo Island, Yeosu, South Korea. The collision resulted in the smaller 1 ton fishing vessel to eventually sink. The 2 crew members on board suffered minor injuries from the incident. The larger fishing vessel sustained minor damage to its bow. The South Korean Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. Initial reports suggest the collision was due to poor visibility.