The 74 meter long, 2155 dwt general cargo vessel Sotra became disabled while passing through the Dardanelles. The Sotra had suffered engine failure with its cargo of 1800 tons of marble and had gone adrift. Authorities dispatched tugs to the scene and the Sotra was towed to a safe anchorage off Intepe, Turkey. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 190 meter long, 19231 dwt bulk carrier Perth I became disabled on the Dardanelles, Turkey. The Perth I was en route from the Ukraine with a cargo of corn when the vessel suffered engine failure. Authorities dispatched a tug to the scene where a towline was attached to the drifting bulker. The tug proceeded to tow the Perth I to a safe anchorage off Boğazı Kanarya Burnu. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 189 meter long, 53565 dwt bulk carrier Marine Stars ran aground in the Dardanelles near Çanakkale and Kilitbahir, Turkey. The Marine Stars had dropped anchor after suffered engine failure in the narrow section of the Strait. However, the anchor dragged and the vessel drifted aground. No reports of injuries. A tug was dispatched to the scene to help refloat the Marine Stars. No reports of damage or pollution released.
