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Yakamoz-5

Yakamoz-5

Photo: hurriyet.com.tr
Photo: hurriyet.com.tr

The 58 meter long, 598 dwt coastal tanker Yakamoz 5 caught fire while anchored in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul, Turkey.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room after an explosion.  The blaze quickly spread through the superstructure.  All six crew were evacuated from the vessel, but one crewman suffered injuries and was taken to hospital.  Fire rescue vessels arrived on scene and brought the fire under control.   Authorities are monitoring the situation for any pollution being released.  The Yakamoz-5 had some 400 tons of fuel on board at the time.

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Tala

Tala

Tala

The 95 meter long, 4852 dwt tanker Tala became disabled in the Bosphorus near Acartabya, Turkey. The Tala was en route to Kerch from Istanbul when it suffered engine failure.  A tug and lifeboat was dispatched and the Tala was taken under tow to Büyükdere.  No reports of injuries to the 19 crew, damage or pollution released.

 

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Sabahat Telli

Sabahat Telli

SABAHAT_TELLI

The 99 meter long, 4557 dwt chemical tanker Sabahat Telli became disabled in the Istanbul Strait.  The tanker was proceeding north through the strait when it suffered engine failure.   The crew contacted traffic authorities who dispatched tugs and rescue boats to the scene.  The Sabahat Telli was taken under tow to an anchorage in the Marmara Sea.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The tanker was en route to Russia from Iskenderun.

 

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