On January 3, the 178 meter long bulk carrier Sunrise ran aground in the Black Sea off the entrance to the port of Burgas, Bulgaria. The Sunrise had departed from Brake with a cargo of pipes and was approaching the entrance to Burgas when it ran onto the shallow water. Three tugs were able to refloat the bulk carrier a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 116 meter long, 3337 dwt cargo vessel Amur 2527 ran aground in the Black Sea entering the port of Samsun, Turkey. The vessel was arriving from Eysk with a cargo of wheat when it went off course and stranded just within the breakwater. The Amur 2527 was later refloated with the aid of tugs and proceeded into the harbour. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The reason for the grounding was not reported.
The 88 meter long, 2864 dwt cargo vessel Elland sank off Durankulak, Bulgaria. The Elland had departed from Constanta with a cargo of plywood bound for Izmir when it became disabled due to an engine failure. While the crew attempted repairs to restore power, the cargo shifted. The Elland began to list 15 degrees to starboard with the list increasing the following hours. The crew sent out a distress call fearing the Elland may capsize. The 11 crew abandoned ship into the vessel’s lifeboat and were later rescued by the passing cargo vessel M. Izmir. The Elland eventually capsized and sank in 50 meters of water. No reports of injuries. An oil film was spotted where the vessel sank. Reports state the Elland had 10 tons of fuel on board at the time.
