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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.

Vera

Vera

The 114 meter long, 2850 dwt freighter Vera sank in the Black Sea off Eregli, Turkey.  The Vera had decided to drop anchor a mile off the shore off Eregli to shelter from the severe weather.   The Vera quickly began to take on water after the cargo shifted.   A distress call was sent out.  The Turkish Coast Guard dispatched a vessel along with tugs to the scene.  Reports state that 3 out of the 12 crew on board were rescued.   The remaining crew were reported as missing.   The vessel was en route to Izmir with a cargo of scrap. 

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