On March 19, the 94.5 meter long, 4237 dwt cargo vessel Bers (IMO: 9044188) became disabled on the Bosphorus near Istanbul, Turkey. The Bers was en route from Iskenderun to Constanta when it suffered engine failure and went adrift. Authorities dispatched the tugboat Kurtarma 11 to assist. The tug took the Bers under tow and proceeded and to Ahırkapı where the cargo vessel dropped anchor. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On March 20, the 101 meter long container ship Greta (IMO: 9234422) became disabled at the entrance of the Çanakkale Strait. The Greta had suffered engine failure and requested assistance. Authorities dispatched the tug Kurtarma-18 which took the container ship under tow. The vessels proceeded to Karanlık Liman where the Greta drop anchor. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On the afternoon of March 18, the 72 meter long, 2366 dwt cargo vessel Venture (IMO: 9030503) ran aground on the Elbe just outside of Hamburg, Germany. The Venture had suffered engine problems and went adrift. The cargo vessel drifted until its stranded in shallow water. Authorities were alerted and dispatched multiple tugs to the scene. Reports state the tugs were successful and towed the Venture back to Hamburg. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.