On January 8, the 80 meter long, 2970 dwt cargo vessel Beypazari (IMO: 7615969) became disabled in the Sea of Marmara in the anchorage off Kartal, Turkey. The cargo vessel had suffered machinery failure and was adrift. Turkish authorities dispatched the KEGM tugboat Kurtarma-9 to assist.  The tug took the Beypazari under tow and proceeded back to the anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.