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Happy Aras

Happy Aras

Happy Aras
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On January 3, the 94 meter long, 4625 dwt bulk carrier Happy Aras (IMO: 8202965) ran aground in the Black Sea near Cape Zhelezny Rog, Russia. The Happy Aras was en route from Varna to Novorossiysk in ballast when it reported the vessel had gone adrift on January 2. Driven by strong winds and storm conditions, the drifting Happy Aras was blown aground some 30 meters off the shoreline. Damage to the bulk carrier was not disclosed, but the vessel reported suffering from water ingress.

Reports state the 14 crew were rescued and there no reports of injuries. Authorities stated there was no sign of pollution and the incident was being monitored. Booms were placed around the vessel to contain any fuel that might be released.The Happy Aras has recent history of detention due to deficiencies with more than 10 listed in December 2025.

 

 

Rapid

Rapid

Rapid
Photo: bagimsizkocaeli.com.tr

On the morning of September 18, the 82 meter long, 2620 dwt cargo vessel Rapid (IMO: 8919233) ran aground in the Black Sea near Pembe Kayalıkla, Turkey. The Rapid was headed to Chornomorsk with a cargo of plaster when it veered off course in a severe storm. Being pushed by strong waves the cargo vessel ran up on the rocks just off the shoreline.

Turkish authorities were alerted with the KEGM dispatching the 19 meter long  search and rescue vessel TCSG-910 (MMSI: 271030035). Conditions were too rough for the crew to reach shore or to transfer to the TCSG-910 so a helicopter was requested. The helicopter was able to hoist all 7 crew off the Rapid safely.  No reports of injuries.

The incident is under investigation by authorities. An initial inspection found the Rapid had sustained some hull damage, but no reports of pollution released.

Natig Aliyev

Natig Aliyev

On February 21, the 157 meter long, 19800 dwt tanker Natig Aliyev (IMO: 9194000) allided with the anchored 140 meter long, 13596 dwt cargo vessel Begonia S (IMO: 9445540) in the Black Sea in an anchorage near Novorossiysk, Russia. The Natig Aliyev had dropped anchor near Novorossiysk after completing a voyage from Varna. Due to strong winds and heavy seas, the tanker’s anchor began to drag. The Natig Aliyev drifted until it struck the stern of the Begonia S.  Both vessels sustained only minor damage with the bow of the Natig Aliyev and the rudder of the Begonia S. Reports state there were no injuries and no pollution released.