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Ariburnu

Ariburnu

Ariburnu
Photo: KEGM

On September 24, the 64 meter long 595 dwt ro-ro passenger ship Ariburnu (IMO: 8850683) caught fire in the Black Sea near Şile, Turkey. The Ariburnu was en route to Zonguldak from Kumkapi when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room.  Unable to contain the blaze, the crew sent out a distress call for assistance.  Authorities dispatched the tug Kurtarma-12 and the rescue boat KEGM-5 to the scene. Reports state that fire fighting efforts continued through out the night through the next day until the fire could be contained.  The Ariburnu sustained extensive damage in the engine room and much of its superstructure.

The following day the Ariburnu was taken under tow by the tug Mehmetcik to Karadeniz Ereğli, Turkey.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Aurelio

Aurelio

Aurelio
Photo: ct100.ro

On February 6, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Aurelio ran aground in the Black Sea at the port of Constanta, Romania. The Aurelio had been at its berth when strong winds cause it to break the mooring lines. The Aurelio was blown across the port until it ran aground on a sandbank near the remains of an old shipwreck. No reports of injuries.

Authorities dispatched two vessels to help refloat the Aurelio.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

Black Sea Collision

Black Sea Collision

Glard 2
Photo: ensonhaber.com

On January 10, the 140 meter long, 6407 dwt tanker Glard 2 collided with the 138 gt fishing vessel Dursun Ali Coşkun in the Black Sea some 5 miles off the coast of Kilyos, Turkey. The Glard 2 was headed to Izmir from Rostov-on-Don in heavy fog when it struck the fishing vessel. The Dursun Ali Coşkun quickly filled with water and sank within minutes. Three of the 6 crew on board the Dursun Ali Coşkun were later rescued from the water. The survivors were taken ashore and transported to hospital for treatment.

The Turkish Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation to look for the remaining three men.  The Coast Guard dispatched multiple lifeboats, patrol boats and helicopters to the scene. Nearby fishing boats assisted in the operation.  By the next day, the Coast Guard had recovered the bodies of the missing men. Reports state the men may have been trapped in the cabin on the Dursun Ali Coşkun and were not able escape before the fishing vessel sank.

Reports state the Glard 2 proceeded to an anchorage near the entrance to the Istanbul Strait.  No reports of injuries or pollution released from the tanker. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.