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Day Blue

Day Blue

Day Blue
Photo: KEGM

On the early morning of September 16, the 89 meter long, 4705 dwt cargo vessel Day Blue (IMO: 9184811) became disabled on the Dardanelles Strait off the coast of Karanfil Burnu, Turkey. The Day Blue was headed to Italy from Kocaeli when it experienced a mechanical breakdown in the strait. Authorities dispatched the KEGM tugboat Türkeli to assist.  The tugboat took the Day Blue under tow and proceeded to Karanlık Liman where it safely anchored.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Day Blue

 

Elina B

Elina B

Elina B
Photo: KEGM

On September 5, the 196 meter long, 58480 dwt bulk carrier Elina B (IMO: 9577446) became disabled in the Dardanelles near Sarıçay, Turkey. The Elina B was headed to Gemlik from Singapore when it suffered a machine failure and went adrift. Authorities were notified and dispatched the KEGM tug Kurtarma 18 (IMO: 9974890) and Kurtarma 20 (IMO: 9995117) to assist.  The tugs were able to establish a towline and proceeded to an anchorage at Karanlı Limanı. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Spanaco Progress

Spanaco Progress

Spanaco Progress
Photo: KEGM

On the evening of  July 14, the 108 meter long, 7601 dwt cargo vessel Spanaco Progress (IMOI: 9306433) became disabled while traversing the Dardanelles off Gallipoli, Turkey. The Spanaco Progress had suffered engine failure and went adrift.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched the KEGM tugs Kurtarma 3 (IMO: 9335939) and Kurtarma 19 (IMO: 9995129) to assist. The tugs were able to connect a towline and the vessels proceeded to Şevketiye where the vessel dropped anchor.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.