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Ashore at Samsun

Ashore at Samsun

Two vessels found themselves trapped in a severe storm at the Black Sea port of Samsun, Turkey.  The 140 meter long, 6628 dwt freighter Feruz was at anchor when the storm caused it’s anchors to drag.   The vessel went ashore against the breakwater and the hull was damaged.   The 16 crew on board were able to safely get ashore.  The 70 meter long, 1580 dwt coastal freighter Hay K also went ashore nearby during the storm.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state that waves reached up to 20 meters in height.

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Stormy Collision

Stormy Collision

The 243 meter long, 107507 dwt tanker Shah Deniz collided with the 225 meter long, 73603 dwt bulk freighter Ju Da on the Black Sea outside the port of Novorossiysk, Russia.   The two vessels were struck by high winds when the Ju Da struck the Shah Deniz.  Both vessels sustained some damage, but no reports of hull damage below the waterline.   Reports state there has been some fuel pollution released.   Both vessels were attempting to evade a severe storm in the area.   No reports of injuries.   Authorities have stated they will investigate into the incident.

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Midia 24

Midia 24

The 60 meter long, 1500 dwt tender vessel Midia 24 went aground in the Black Sea off Pitsunda, Georgia.   The small vessel had been at anchor when rough weather caused the anchor to drag allowing the Midia 24 to go ashore.   The Midia 24 suffered hull damage allowing water ingress into the hold.   There was no cargo on board.  All five crewmen on board were safely rescued and no reports of injuries.  There is some concern about pollution coming from a possible fuel leak.   The Midia 24 has been involved hauling sand-gravel to Sochi as part of the Olympic Games construction.