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.
The 114 meter long, 3136 dwt river freighter Nikolay Bauman sank in the Black Sea near the Danube Delta between Romania and Ukraine coastlines. The freighter was headed to Kherson from Eregli with a cargo of gypsum when it suffered water ingress in its forward holds. The crew was unable to control the flooding and the master changed course towards shore hoping to the ground the vessel. Twelve miles off shore the Nikolay Bauman foundered and rests under 15 meters of water. The 11 crew were rescued by Ukrainian authorities and taken to Vilkovo for treatment.
The 89 meter long, 3178 dwt freighter Alican S capsized in the Black Sea while berthed at Cayeli, Turkey. The Alican S was unloading its cargo of cement when it lost stability and rolled to starboard. Eleven crew on board at the time. Ten crew were rescued with two injured. One crewman was asleep at the time of the incident and perished as he was trapped in his cabin. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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