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Master Nasser

January 10, 2026 | Disabled

Master Nasser

 

On the afternoon of January 9, the 80 meter long bulk carrier Master Nasser (IMO: 9396256) became disabled in the Ligurian Sea off Viareggio, Italy. The Master Nasser departed from La Spezia bound for Durres when it suffered a power blackout and went adrift. The bulk carrier alerted authorities which dispatched a helicopter to assist. Several other nearby vessels also diverted to assist the Master Nasser, but no assist was required. The bulk carrier was able to drop anchor some 5 nautical miles off Viareggio, Italy. Reports state the vessel is waiting for conditions to improve so it be taken under tow. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

 

Vista Mare

January 10, 2026 | Grounding
Vista Mare
Photo: t-online.de

On the early morning of January 9, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Vista Mare (MMSI: 244670495) ran aground on the Rhine River at Cologne, Germany. The Vista Mare departed from Koblenz bound for Dunkirk when it grounded near the 687 kilometer mark. The vessel attempted to free itself, but was unsuccessful. The Vista Mare would remain aground for nearly 8 hours until the self-propelled barge Sardius (MMSI: 244387115) pull it free. The Vista Mare was towed to Rheinauhafen where it was detained until water levels rise on the River.

The water police temporarily halted traffic in the area near the grounding site resulting in 7 vessels being delayed.  After the Vista Mare was freed and a survey of the river bottom was completed, traffic resumed on the river. The water police fined the Visa Mare‘s master for being overloaded. The incident is under investigation. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Vista Mare had a prior incident. In December 2024, the vessel nearly sank in Zutphen.

 

Basaran II

January 9, 2026 | Sank

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.

Basaran II

 

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