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Fort Azov

Fort Azov

Fort Azov

On February 18, the 114 meter long, 3261 dwt general cargo vessel Fort Azov sank in the Black Sea near Ayancik, Sinop, Turkey. The Fort Azov was en route from Varna with 3,000 tons of wood when it suffered a cargo shift in bad weather. Reports state the bad weather had caused some deck cargo to wash over board causing the vessel to develop a heavy list to port. The vessel requested assistance before abandoning ship into the vessel’s life rafts. The Turkish Coastguard arrived on scene and safely rescued the 12 crew. The following night the Fort Azov sank. Reports state vessel had frequented to Kerch in the Crimean.

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Sunrise

Sunrise

Sunrise
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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.

Amur 2527

Amur 2527

Amur 2527

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.