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Author: Paul Hancock

Bitihi 2

Bitihi 2

Bitihi 2
Photo: KEGM

On the morning of January 4, the 98 meter long, 4811 dwt double hulled LPG tanker Bitihi 2. (IMO: 8817693) became disabled on the Sea of Marmara near Büyükada, Turkey. The Bitihi 2. had departed from it anchorage off Yeşilköy on January 2 and proceeded into the Sea of Marmara. While maneuvering the LPG tanker suffered machinery failure and lost main engine propulsion. The Bitihi 2. went adrift with winds pushing the tanker towards the Büyükada shoreline and was in risk of running aground on Adalar.

The General Directorate of Coastal Safety (KEGM) received a report of the disabled Bitihi 2. and dispatched the 38.5 meter long tugboat Kurtarma-9 (IMO: 9598581) to assist. The tug would arrived on site and secure a towline to the Bitihi 2. The vessels would proceed to the Tuzla Iron Field Anchorage where the tanker dropped anchor.

The General Directorate of Coastal Safety reported there were no injuries, damage or pollution released.

The Bitihi 2. was built in 1990 and has prior mechanical problems. In December 2015 the Bitihi 2 would suffer engine failure in the Bosphorus.  The following year  the tanker would suffer rudder failure in the Aegean Sea.  The Bitihi 2. has changed its name 5 times since 2021 and its flag 4 times.

 

 

Fishing Vessel Fire at Gyeonyu

Fishing Vessel Fire at Gyeonyu

On the early morning of January 3, a 3-ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Korean Strait at the port of Gyeonyu, Tongyeong, South Korea. The fishing trap vessel had been at anchor when a fire broke out onboard along the port side of the vessel. The captain, the only person onboard, attempted to extinguish the blaze but was unable to contain the blaze. Reports state the captain was able to escape the fire and reach safety with no injuries.

The Coast Guard at Tongyeong along with local firefighters were alerted and were able to extinguish the blaze within 30 minutes. The amount of damage to the vessel was not disclosed, but authorities stated the hull and stern had been damaged.

The South Korean Coast Guard has stated the incident is under investigation.

Fishing Vessel Burned at Nizampatnam

Fishing Vessel Burned at Nizampatnam

On the morning of January 3, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Bay of Bengal while berthed at Nizampathnam Harbour, Bapatla, India. The vessel was preparing to leave port with 8 crew members on board when a fire started after an electrical short. Crew members on board were unable to contain the blaze as it spread through out the vessel. The crew threw were able to throw overboard a gas cylinder preventing an explosion.

The fire would eventually destroy the entire vessel including all the diesel fuel, fishing equipment and supplies. Reports state that one crew member sustained burns from the incident.

The local authorities were notified of the incident and have launched an investigation.