The 140 meter long, 6207 dwt freighter Konosha became disabled was proceeding through the Dardanelles. The Konosha had suffered an engine failure and began to drift. Authorities dispatched a tug to the scene. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 128 meter long, 12048 dwt freighter Ocean Breeze became disabled in the Dardanelles near Canakkale, Turkey. The freighter had suffered an engine failure and sent out a distress call. A tug was dispatched and took the Ocean Breeze under tow to a nearby berth for repairs. The Ocean Breeze was in ballast en route to Tuapse from Nemrut. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 83 meter long, 3177 dwt freighter Barbarossa became disabled after its engine failed while passing through the Dardanelles. The tug Kurtama 4 was dispatched and took the Barbarossa under tow to Karanlik Liman. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
