The 190 meter long, 45629 dwt freighter Rochester Castle became disabled after a machine failure while proceeding in the Bosphorus. The freighter’s crew dropped anchors to avoid the vessel going aground stopping traffic. Authorities dispatched a tug to the scene which towed the freighter to a nearby dock. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released. The Rochester Castle was scheduled to sail from Russia to Djibouti with a cargo of wheat.
The 110 meter long, 4179 dwt freighter Lisa became disabled while crossing the Bosphorus Strait. The Lisa contacted Traffic Control Center who dispatched a tug to the scene. The freighter was taken under tow to Gebze. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 114 meter long, 3504 dwt freighter Ataman went aground while passing through the Bosporus. The Coastal Safety at Instanbul sent out a rescue tug and pilot, but the master of the Ataman refused assistance. The vessel was attempting to free itself by its own power. The Ataman did not have a local pilot on board for the crossing of the Bosporus heading towards the Black Sea. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
