On July 25, the 105 meter long, 5419 dwt container ship Brothers Way (IMO: 8411621) became disabled while crossing the Bosporus off Anadolu Kavağı, Turkey. The Brothers Way was en route to Tripoli from Novorossyisk when it suffered engine failure and power black out. Authorities dispatched the tug Kurtarma to the scene. The tug took the Brothers Way under tow to an anchorage off Büyükdere. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On May 22, the 118 meter long, 6850 dwt container ship Elisabeth caught fire on the Kiel Canal near Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Elisabeth was proceeding to Hamburg from Settin when a fire broke out in the vessel’s stack. Soot had accumulated and had ignited inside the funnel. The crew quickly responded and was able to contain the blaze until the local fire brigade arrived. The fire brigade was able to to extinguish the blaze. Reports state there was just minor damage to the stack. After an inspection, the Elisabeth was allowed to proceed on its voyage an hour later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On December 26, 2021, the 143 meter long, 12774 dwt container ship Asiatic Sun allided with the pier at Taichung Port, Taiwan. The Asiatic Sun was attempting to berth at Taichung after a voyage from Taipei when its bow struck the pier. The bow of the Asiatic Sun was heavily damaged. Some 7 meters of the pier was damaged or destroyed by the allision.
No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Maritime Port Bureau and the Ministry of Transport have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state there were strong winds in the area at the time.