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Kiran America

Kiran America

Kiran America
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On the morning of November 23, the 190 meter long, 56569 dwt bulk carrier Kiran America (IMO: 9491264) became disabled on the Bosphorus Strait off Kanlıca, Turkey. Various conflicting reports state the Kiran America had either suffered rudder failure or had gone adrift due to strong winds by a storm. The result was the bulk carrier found itself just meters from the shoreline and aground. Reports state the vessel was able to make a last minute maneuver and avoided stranding.

Authorities dispatched tugboats to assist the Kiran America.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Nazan

Nazan

Nazan
Photo: KEGM

On the night of November 17, the 114 meter long, 4607 dwt tanker Nazan (IMO: 9373747) became disabled on the Bosphorus off the coast of Kandilli, Turkey. The Nazan was en route to Kocaeli from Russia when it suffered rudder failure. The tanker requested help with authorities dispatching tugs to assist. The tugs Kurtarma-7 and Kurtarma-9 arrived on scene and took the Nazan under tow. The vessels proceeded safely to an anchorage off Ahırkapı. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Nazan
Photo: KEGM
Blue Ciment 1

Blue Ciment 1

Blue Ciment 1
Photo: KEGM

On October 15, the 134 meter long, 13,045 dwt cement carrier Blue Ciment 1 (IMO: 9372640) ran aground on the Bosporus near Anadolu Hisarı, Turkey.  The Blue Ciment 1 was en route to Zonguldak from Brevik when it suffered engine failure on the Bosporus. The cement carrier went adrift in the current until it ran aground. Authorities dispatched two tugs which were able to pull the Blue Ciment 1 free. The vessels proceeded to an anchorage in the Black Sea where the Blue Ciment 1 will undergo repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.