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Marmara Sea Allision

Marmara Sea Allision

Orita
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On the evening of March 7, the 130 meter long, 7993 dwt container ship Orita (IMO: 9318931) allided with the 270 meter long, 149,686 dwt tanker Mia (unknown registry) in the Marmara Sea some 5 miles offshore of Beylikdüzü, Turkey. The Mia was at anchor when the Orita approached the anchorage and struck the aft port hull of the tanker.  The Mia sustained damage with a ballast tank holed and releasing contaminated water into the sea. No reports of injuries on either vessel.  The Orita did sustain visible damage, but there were no reports of pollution released from the container ship.

Reports state authorities dispatched tugs to the scene.  The tugs ensured both vessels were secure while the Turkish Coast Guard determined the extent of damage to both vessels. Authorities have stated there is no large oil spill from the allision, but there were no details given on how much contaminated water was released.  The Orita has been detained at the anchorage while authorities conduct an investigation. The Mia may be part of the Russian shadow fleet and was sanctioned by the United States in 2024 with falsely reporting  the vessel was under the Guyana’s registry. The tanker has no listed management and has not been inspected since 2014.

Bothnia

Bothnia

Bothnia

On the morning of March 6, the 118 meter long, 8985 dwt tanker Bothnia (IMO: 9485356) allided on Kiel Canal in Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Bothnia struck a bridge near a refinery resulting in 15,000 euros of damage to the bridge. Authorities launched an investigation and found the incident most likely occurred when the Bothnia had left Brunsbüttel.  The crew was unaware of the tanker had struck the bridge. No reports of injuries and no pollution released.

Vestvind

Vestvind

Vestvind

On the evening of March 2, the 130 meter long, 10238 dwt heavy lift vessel Vestvind (IMO: 9750579) allided in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Vestvind was en route to Nakskov from Portsmouth when it entered the south lock at Brunsbüttel.  There the vessel struck the lock wall and and sustained minor damage. Two tugs were dispatched and towed the Vestvind out of the lock to Marinedalben Süd. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the Vestvind was allow to proceed on its voyage the next day.