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Bedevi Reis

Bedevi Reis

Bedevi reis
Photo: tgrthaber.com

On the afternoon of February 8, the 50 meter long fishing vessel Bedevi Reis (MMSI: 271072104) caught fire on the Black Sea while moored in the port at Rumeli Feneri, Turkey. Authorities were alerted after smoke was spotted coming from the vessel.

Local fire brigade supported by the KEGM rescue vessel KEGM-5 arrived on scene and were able to extinguish the blaze in 2 hours.  Reports state the fire released out dense smoke and that 2 fishermen were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.

While the fishing vessel did sustain damage from the incident, the amount of damage to the Bedevi Reis has not been reported.  Some accounts state the fire was caused by ignition of foam stored on the vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Firuze G

Firuze G

Firuze G
Photo: milliyet.com.tr

On the morning of January 28, the 150.5 meter long, 5970 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Firuze G (IMO: 7811329) caught fire on the Black Sea while berthed at Samsun, Turkey. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room when a generator failed. The fire quickly spread spewing out dense smoke.  The local fire brigade arrived on scene and was able to contain the blaze after 2.5 hours of intense work. Fire fighting vessels assisted by cooling down the hull with water spray.

All 33 crew on board the Firuze G were able to evacuate safely ashore and there were no reports of injuries.  The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed. There were no reports if the incident would be investigated by authorities.

 

 

Mildred

Mildred

Mildred

On October 23, the 292 meter long, 179,678 dwt bulk carrier Mildred (IMO: 9587386) ran aground in the Black Sea off the port of Zonguldak, Turkey. The Mildred was just outside the port with a cargo of 85,000 tons of iron ore from Uruguay when it struck bottom. The pilot on board alerted authorities which halted traffic of vessels entering the port while divers conducted an inspection of the hull.

The inspection found the bulk carrier sustained no damage and no pollution was released. The Mildred was later refloated and proceed to its berth.  No reports of injuries.