The 120 meter long, 7448 dwt bulk freighter Giannis M became disabled while crossing the Dardanelles. The Giannis M had suffered engine failure and had gone adrift. Authorities dispatched a tug who was able to tow the Giannis M to the nearby anchorage at Gelibolu. No reports of injuries or damage.
The 84 meter long, 1537 dwt freighter Kay L became disabled after suffering engine failure while passing through the Dardanelles. Authorities dispatched tugs to the scene who took the freighter under tow to a safe anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Kay L was en route in ballast to Varna from Limassol.
The 87 meter long, 3100 dwt freighter Kaptan Selim went aground in the Dardanelles. The Kaptan Selim, loaded with 3050 metric tons of cement board, requested assistance from the Dardanelles Vessel Traffic Services Center. They dispatched rescue boats from the Turkish Coast Guard and a fast rescue tug to the scene. Salvage tugs arrived later and were able to refloat the Kaptan Selim later the same day. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Kaptan Selim was en route to Canakkale from Novorossiysk.
