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Sabret

Sabret

The 42 meter long ferry Sabret caught fire on the Marmara Sea near Istanbul, Turkey.  The Sabret was bound for excursion around the Prince Islands with 100 passengers when the fire broke out in the engine room.  The fire spewed out dense smoke.  The crew requested assistance with several rescue boats, a tug and a ferry responding.   The passengers and crew of the Sabret were transferred to the ferry Caddebostan.  The fire was extinguished a short time later.  Reports state several passengers suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital for treatment.

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Ondina

Ondina

The 78 meter long tanker Ondina  collided with the 58 meter long, 2615 dwt freighter Alaa 1 near Istanbul, Turkey.  The Alaa 1 was at anchor when the Ondina struck.   The Alaa 1 suffered some minor damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Ondina was en route from Constanta to Sete.  No further details reported.

 

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Artey

Artey

The 114 meter long, 3584 dwt freighter Artey became disabled in the Dardenelles near Istanbul, Turkey.  The Artey had suffered engine failure after departing the Marmara Sea.   A tug was dispatched to the scene and took the Artey under tow to a nearby anchorage.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Artey was en route to Rostov-on-Don from Akcansa.

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