In early December (exact date not reported), the 175 meter long, 24,290 dwt cargo vessel Liberty Harvest (IMO: 9526291) allided on the Mediterranean Sea at Marmaris, Muğla, Turkey. The Liberty Harvest had arrived at Marmaris to load a cargo of luxury yachts suffered engine failure as it maneuvered in port. Unable to slow down, the cargo vessel slammed into the concrete pier. The Liberty Harvest sustained damage with part of its bulbous bow crushed. The pier also suffered some damage from the impact, but remained structurally intact. There were no reports of injuries on the vessel or on the pier.
The Liberty Harvest would later be towed just outside of Marmaris where it dropped anchor. The cargo vessel remained out of service for a week while inspections were carried out. Repair work on the bow was undertaken and the Liberty Harvest returned into service on December 21. The cargo vessel would proceed into the harbour where it began cargo loading operations.
The Turkish Coast Guard and the local port authority have launched an investigation into the incident.
