On January 8, the 14 meter long anti-pollution vessel Basaran II (MMSI: 271041620) sank in the Sea of Marmara along the coast at Tuzla, Turkey.  A severe storm struck the Sea of Marmara. High waves drove the Basaran II from its moorings onto the seawall.  Reports state the waves caused the vessel to smash into the seawall until the hull was holed allowing water ingress. The vessel would partially sink off the seawall.  No reports of injuries.