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Marmara Sea Allision

Marmara Sea Allision

Orita
Photo: 7deniz.net

On the evening of March 7, the 130 meter long, 7993 dwt container ship Orita (IMO: 9318931) allided with the 270 meter long, 149,686 dwt tanker Mia (unknown registry) in the Marmara Sea some 5 miles offshore of Beylikdüzü, Turkey. The Mia was at anchor when the Orita approached the anchorage and struck the aft port hull of the tanker.  The Mia sustained damage with a ballast tank holed and releasing contaminated water into the sea. No reports of injuries on either vessel.  The Orita did sustain visible damage, but there were no reports of pollution released from the container ship.

Reports state authorities dispatched tugs to the scene.  The tugs ensured both vessels were secure while the Turkish Coast Guard determined the extent of damage to both vessels. Authorities have stated there is no large oil spill from the allision, but there were no details given on how much contaminated water was released.  The Orita has been detained at the anchorage while authorities conduct an investigation. The Mia may be part of the Russian shadow fleet and was sanctioned by the United States in 2024 with falsely reporting  the vessel was under the Guyana’s registry. The tanker has no listed management and has not been inspected since 2014.

Allision in Hong Kong

Allision in Hong Kong

One Columba
Photo: Facebook

On the evening of March 1, the 364 meter long, 138611 dwt container ship One Columba allided with the 347 meter long, 110387 dwt container ship Clifford Maersk (IMO: 9198575) at the Kwai Tsing Container Terminal in Hong Kong, China. The One Columba was proceeding to berth from a voyage  from Shenzhen Chiwan when it struck the berthed Clifford Maersk.  The Clifford Maersk sustained minor damage with 3 containers falling overboard into the water.  The containers would be later retrieved.  Reports state there was only minor/slight damage to the One Columba, but no details were provided.

Authorities dispatched a response team to the scene and the incident is under investigation.  News reports state the One Columba may have lost power prior to the incident. The container ship may have conducted an emergency maneuver by dropping its anchor.  No details were provided if any tugs were assisting the One Columba during the incident.

Authorities did state there were no injuries on either vessel and no pollution was released.  The One Columba was lasted reported at a nearby anchorage while the investigation is being conducted.

Oyster

Oyster

Oyster
Photo: KEGM

On the early morning hours of February 27, the 136 meter long, 9503 container ship Oyster (IMO: 9418884) became disabled on the Bosporus near Kandilli, Turkey. The Oyster was heading to Novorossiysk from Ambarli when it suffered engine failure.  Unable to restart the engines, the vessel alerted authorities and requested assistance. The KEGM dispatched the tugs Kurtarma 7 (IMO: 9598608) and Kurtarma 12 (IMO: 9854404) which took the container ship under tow. The vessels then proceeded to Büyükdere where the Oyster dropped anchor.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.