The 225 meter long, 75460 dwt bulk freighter Jindal Varad became disabled in the Dardanelles near Canakkale, Turkey. The vessel had suffered engine failure and requested assistance. The Jindal Varad was taken under tow to Intepe where it dropped anchor. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 69 meter long, 1753 dwt freighter Cedit 4 caught fire in the Aegean Sea near Bozcaada, Turkey. The fire started in the engine room and quickly spread to other sections of the vessel. The crew sent out a distress call with the authorities responding with rescue boats and tugs. The rescue boats were able to safely evacuated the crew while the master of the Cedit 4 stayed on board. The fire was brought under control a few hours later. No reports of pollution being released. Reports state the Cedit 4 was in ballast at the time.
The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Ben allided with a bridge on the Ijssel near Zutphen, Netherlands. The Ben was passing underneath a railway bridge when it’s wheelhouse struck the bridge. The wheelhouse was destroyed and the bridge suffered some damage. Rail traffic was halted on the bridge was halted until further inspection could be made. The master of the vessel suffered minor injuries while no pollution was released. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
