On the afternoon of March 18, the 72 meter long, 2366 dwt cargo vessel Venture (IMO: 9030503) ran aground on the Elbe just outside of Hamburg, Germany. The Venture had suffered engine problems and went adrift. The cargo vessel drifted until its stranded in shallow water. Authorities were alerted and dispatched multiple tugs to the scene. Reports state the tugs were successful and towed the Venture back to Hamburg. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On March 16, the 274 meter long, 164608 dwt tanker Dashan (IMO: 9299666) became disabled on the Dardanelles near Eceabat, Turkey. The tanker en route from Novorossyisk to Port Said with 140,000 tons of crude oil when it suffered engine failure. Unable to restart its engines, the Dashan requested assistance. Authorities dispatched tugs which took the Dashan under tow and proceeded to Bozcaada for repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On March 15, the 188 meter long, 32106 dwt container ship MSC Rhiannon (IMO: 9224051) ran aground in the Sea of Marmara near Yeşilköy, Turkey. The MSC Rhiannon was en route to Tekirdağ from Romania when it grounded and was unable free itself.
Authorities were alerted and dispatched the tug Kurtarma 9 along with the rescue vessel KEGM-3 to the scene. The vessels were able to free the boxship and the Kurtarma 9 took the MSC Rhiannon under tow.
Divers were requested to make an underwater survey of the hull for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.