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.
The 77 meter long, 1854 dwt oil tanker Kolin 2 ran aground in the Dardanelles near Canakkale, Turkey. The vessel was quickly refloated 2 hours later aided by tugs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 77 meter long cargo vessel Haci Suvari ran aground on the Aegean Sea near Beşiğe Point, Turkey. The Haci Suvari departed from Akçansa Port with 900 tons of clinker when it grounded just outside the Dardanalles. No reports of injuries. Authorities dispatched a tug to the scene. No further details reported.