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Anafarta

Anafarta

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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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Aquafortune

Aquafortune

Photo: haber7.com
Photo: haber7.com

The 290 meter long, 174725  dwt bulk freighter Aquafortune went aground in the Black Sea near Zonguldak, Turkey.  The Aquafortune was maneuvering to enter the port when it ran aground into shallow water.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities report the vessel is being inspected by divers and will be salvaged later.  The Aquafortune was en route to Zonguldak from South Africa with 150,000 tons of coal.

 

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