The 91 meter long, 4500 dwt freighter Zelek Star went aground on the Dnieper River off Karantinniy Island, Ukraine. The vessel had departed from Kherson bound for Constanta with 4452 tons of ammonium sulphate in its hold. As the Zelek Star headed out to the Black Sea when it grounded in the estuary off the island. The crew requested assistance and a tug was dispatched to help refloat the freighter. No reports of injuries to the 13 crew on board, damage or pollution released.
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.
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.
