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Kaptan Selim

Kaptan Selim

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.

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Konosha

Konosha

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.

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Ocean Breeze

Ocean Breeze

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.

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