Shipwreck Log

On the night of August 5, the 78 meter long, 3262 dwt cargo vessel Ironhide (IMO: 8802466) became disabled on the Bosphorus near Karanfil Burnu, Turkey. The Ironhide was proceeding to Haifa from Varna when it suffered main engine failure. The cargo vessel requested assistance with the tugboats Kurtarma 18 (IMO: 9974890) and Kurtarma 19 (IMO: 9995129) responding. The two tugs towed the Ironhide to a nearby anchorage at Karanlık Liman. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Reports state the Ironhide has had prior issues this year. Authorities found 32 deficiencies during an inspection earlier this spring. The cargo vessel was detained for several days to do repairs before it was allowed to proceed.