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Dwarka 7

Dwarka 7

Dwarka 7
Photo: timesofindia.com

On the afternoon of September 8, the ro-ro passenger ferry Dwarka 7 became disabled  on the Mandovi River off Chorao Island, India. The Dwarka 7 was proceeding on its regular route between Ribandar and Chorao when it became disabled off Chorao.  The ferry had entangled a rope around its propeller and required assistance.

Dwarka 7
Video: Facebook

The Dwarka 7 was towed to Chorao where passengers were disembarked safely.  The ferry was then taken out of service and towed to a maintenance facility for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state it is not uncommon for the river to be full of debris during monsoon season. The Dwarka 7 first started service in 2025. The ferry had been running only a few months prior to this incident.

 

Adrift off Yeşilköy

Adrift off Yeşilköy

Photo: KEGM

On the morning of September 11, a 23-meter tugboat (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Marmara off Yeşilköy, Turkey. Authorities were alerted the tugboat was adrift off the coast.  The KEGM dispatched the 36 meter long tugboat Kurtarma 3 (IMO: 9335939) to the scene.  The Kurtarma 3 took the tugboat   taken under tow and proceeded safely to the Avcılar İDO Pier. There were no reports of injuries to the 2 crew, damage or pollution released.

Kurtarma 3

 

 

Artur e Teresa

Artur e Teresa

Artur E Teresa

On September 11, the 33 meter long, 332 gt fishing vessel Artur e Teresa (IMO: 9010187) became disabled at the mouth of the Ría de Vigo estuary near Vigo, Spain.  The Artur e Teresa had gone adrift after suffering mechanical problems. Authorities were alerted with Salvamento Maritimó dispatching the 6 meter long search and rescue vessel María Pita (MMSI: 982240012) to assist.  The Maria Pita was able to connect a towline to Artur e Teresa and proceed to Vigo.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Maria Pita
Photo: Salvamento Maritimó