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Ant 2

Ant 2

ANT2

The 141 meter long, 4035 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Ant 2 caught fire in the Black Sea off Sevastopol, Ukraine.  The fire started on the vehicle deck while the ferry was en route to Zonguldak, Turkey from Skadovsk, Ukraine.  The Ant 2 changed course and headed to Sevastopol while the crew attempted to extinguish the blaze.  The vessel arrived at Sevastopol a short time later under her own power and the fire was extinguished.  No reports of injuries to the 68 passengers or to the crew on board.  Six of the 68 vehicles on board were destroyed in the fire.  No pollution reported.

 

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Anafarta

Anafarta

Anafarta 3

The 70 meter long, 1607 dwt freighter Anafarta went aground on the Black Sea near Riva, Turkey.   The Anafarta was approaching the entrance to the Bosphorus when the vessel reported it had suffered water ingress and was in danger of sinking.  The Anafarta was intentionally driven ashore to avoid sinking.  No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.    Authorities were notified and dispatched vessels to the scene.   Nine of the 12 crew on board abandoned ship and were later taken to Istanbul.  The Captain, Chief Engineer and another crewman remained on the vessel awaiting instructions from the ship’s owner.

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Steamer

Steamer

STEAMER

The 81 meter long, 2560 dwt freighter Steamer caught fire while at anchor in the Black Sea off Burgas, Bulgaria.   The Steamer was waiting to take on a cargo of scrap when a fire broke out in the crew quarters.   The crew requested assistance with two patrols dispatched to the scene.  One vessel began to douse the fire while the other, with the assistance of a Coast Guard cutter, safely evacutated the crew.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the fire may have been caused by an electrical short.  No details on damage or if fire was extinguished.

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