On March 21, the 190 meter long, 56539 dwt bulk carrier Xin Hai Tong 37 (IMO: 9594597) ran aground in the Sea of Marmara near Ahırkapı, Turkey. The Xin Hai Tong 37 was headed to Mozambique from Russia when it went aground.
Authorities dispatched multiple vessels including the tugboats Kurtarma 7 and Kurtarma 9 to assist. The tugs were able to refloat the bulk carrier and proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On the morning of February 20, the 190 meter long, 56531 dwt bulk carrier Jia De Chang He (IMO: 9626546) ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Dückerswisch, Germany. The Jia De Chang He was headed for Estonia when it suffered rudder failure and ran onto the embankment. A tug was dispatched and was able to free the bulk carrier. The Jia De Chang He proceeded under its own power with the 24 meter long tug OSK Rendsburg (IMO: 9755567) assisting. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
Reports state the bulk carrier reached Kiel where it moored at the Holtenau anchorage where it will undergo inspection. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
On the afternoon of February 13, the 180 meter long, 32401 dwt bulk carrier Lila Incheon (IMO: 9571272) allided on Elbe River at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The vessel was maneuvering to berth at the port when human error caused the vessel to strike the quay wall. The Lila Incheon sustained hull damage with a hole above the waterline, but there were no injuries, water ingress or pollution released. Authorities have detained the vessel until repairs can be completed and the vessel inspected for seaworthiness.