On the night of October 7, the 100.6 meter long, 8747 dwt cargo vessel Razouk became disabled on the Dardanelles near Karanlik Liman, Turkey. The Razouk had suffered engine failure and went adrift while en route to Varna from Aliağa. Authorities dispatched the tug Kurtarma 3 which took the Razouk under tow. The vessels proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On October 3, the 89.75 meter long, 3809 dwt cargo vessel Baltic Fin (IMO: 9953925) allided with dolphins outside the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Baltic Fin was on a voyage from Almeria to Rostock when it suffered engine problems and resulting power blackout. The cargo vessel went adrift and struck several dolphins resulting in minor hull damage. Reports state several dolphins were broken and floating in the harbour. A tug later towed the Baltic Fin through the locks to a berth in Brunsbüttel. The vessel will undergo inspection for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On September 30, the 106 meter long, 5723 dwt cargo vessel Amberland (IMO: 9518969) was disabled on the Kiel Canal near Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Amberland suffered a power blackout while headed to Kingston upon Hull from Rahja. Luckily, nearby tugs were able to direct the disabled Amberland to some dolphins where it moored. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.