The 100 meter long, 5065 dwt cargo vessel Victoria became disabled on the Bosporus. The Victoria was en route to Ukraine from Turkey when it suffered engine failure near the entrance to the strait. A tug came to the Victoria’s assistance and towed it to an anchorage in the Marmara Sea. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 183 meter long, 37384 dwt tanker King Edward became disabled off Sanyer Bebek, Turkey. The King Edward had departed from Istanbul bound for Kavkaz when it suffered rudder failure. The tanker went adrift and was headed toward the shoreline. Tugs were dispatched and monitored the King Edward while the crew resolved the problem. An hour later the rudder was fixed and the King Edward proceeded on its way. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 95 meter long, 4852 dwt tanker Tala became disabled in the Bosphorus near Acartabya, Turkey. The Tala was en route to Kerch from Istanbul when it suffered engine failure. A tug and lifeboat was dispatched and the Tala was taken under tow to Büyükdere. No reports of injuries to the 19 crew, damage or pollution released.
