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Clavigo and Dede

Clavigo and Dede

Dede
Photo: yenisafak.com

On February 27, the 72 meter long cargo vessel Dede and the 88 meter long, 3735 dwt cargo vessel Clavigo ran aground in the Sea of Marmara off Tuzla, Turkey. The Clavigo had been at anchor when a storm with strong winds struck the area.  The Clavigo‘s anchor to drag and the cargo vessel drifted towards shore when it struck the anchored Dede breaking its mooring.  Both vessel drifted until they crashed against a breakwater near Tuzla.

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The Dede, severely damaged by the allision, partially capsized on its starboard side suffering water ingress in the cargo holds. Its hull has multiple large gashes. The Clavigo sustained some hull damage with it a list on its starboard side. Both crews were safely rescued. No reports of injuries the 13 person on board.

Clavigo
Photo: yenisafak.com

Authorities state some pollution has been released by both vessels. Reports state fuel tanks have been ruptured when the cargo vessels ran aground.  The Dede may not be salvaged, but scrapped on site whereas the Clavigo will be recovered.

Aydın Kaptan 2

Aydın Kaptan 2

Aydın Kaptan 2
Photo: turkdeniz.com

The 74 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Aydın Kaptan 2 ran aground in the Dardanelles off Çardak, Turkey. The Aydın Kaptan 2 had left the dock with 30 passengers and 10 vehicles bound for Gallipoli. The ferry only traveled some 10 meters from the pier when it stranded on a sandbar. Local authorities dispatched a lifeboat to the scene and found the ferry undamaged. Four passengers were evacuated and taken back to port. The rest of the passengers remained on board until the Aydın Kaptan 2.  The tug, Arab Kamil, pulled the Aydın Kaptan 2 off the sandbar several hours later. Both vessels proceeded back to Çardak.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Stella Banner Update

Stella Banner Update

Stellar Banner
Photo: mk.co.kr

Reports state the Stella Banner had struck bottom when it exited the port of Ponta da Madeira, Brazil resulting in hull cracks and breaches near the bow.  The Stella Banner struck a shallow area near buoy 1 in the São Marcos Bay channel.  Authorities say over 5,000 tons of seawater has ingress into the vessel’s cargo holds.

Reports state the company Ardent Global was contracted to create a salvage plan. The hopes were to have any salvage begin as soon as possible. The Navy has reported the ore carrier is still releasing diesel fuel / fuel oil into the water. The Navy has dispatched a tug with dispersants to help mitigate the pollution released.  Vale has also reached out to Petrobras for help containing the pollution.