The 170 meter long, 30109 dwt freighter Fortune Express became disabled in the Bosphorus (Istanbul Strait) after suffering an engine failure. The authorities halted traffic and dispatched two tugs to secure the vessel. The tugs were able to tow the vessel to an anchorage near Kireçburnu, Turkey. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released. The Fortune Express was en route to Iskenerun from Karadeniz Eregli with 14170 tons of coal.
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.
