Capt Nature
On November 16, the 289 meter long, 172247 dwt bulk carrier Capt Nature (IMO: 9181118) became disabled in the Dardanelles Strait off Gallipoli, Turkey. The Capt Nature while en route to Port Said suffered engine failure and went adrift. Unable to restart the engine, the Capt Nature contacted authorities at Çanakkale. Authorities dispatched the tugs Kurtarma-3, Kurtarma-4 and Kurtarma-13 to take the bulk carrier under tow. The vessels proceeded to anchorage off Karanlık Liman. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
