On September 9, the 118 meter long, 3721 dwt cargo vessel Sormovskiy 3063 (IMO: 8702240) became disabled on the Dardanelles off the coast of Kepez, Turkey. The Sormovskiy 3063 was en route to Russia from Mersin when it suffered a breakdown and main engine failure. Authorities dispatched the tugs Kurtarma 13 and Türkeli to assist. The tugs took the Sormovskiy 3063 under tow and proceeded to an anchorage off Çanakkale. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On September 8, the 171 meter long, 34,656 dwt tanker Anwaar Afriqya (IMO: 9275268) became disabled on the Dardanelles off Kepez, Turkey. The Anwaar Afriqya was enroute to Tuzia from Tripoli when it suffered engine failure and power blackout. Authorities dispatched the tug Kurtarma 4 which took the tanker under tow. The vessels proceeded to the anchorage off Çanakkale. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On August 31, the 81 meter long, 2600 dwt fishing vessel Tokatu (IMO: 9816153) became disabled in a storm on the Tasman Sea off Burnie, Tasmania. The Tokatu had suffered breakdown in the engine control resulting in the loss of maneuverability. The vessel requested assistance with two tugs from Burnie responding. The two tugs arrived on scene a few hours later and was able to get a towline over to the Tokatu. No reports of injuries to the 45 people on the vessel, damage or pollution released.