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Rapid

Rapid

Rapid
Photo: bagimsizkocaeli.com.tr

On the morning of September 18, the 82 meter long, 2620 dwt cargo vessel Rapid (IMO: 8919233) ran aground in the Black Sea near Pembe Kayalıkla, Turkey. The Rapid was headed to Chornomorsk with a cargo of plaster when it veered off course in a severe storm. Being pushed by strong waves the cargo vessel ran up on the rocks just off the shoreline.

Turkish authorities were alerted with the KEGM dispatching the 19 meter long  search and rescue vessel TCSG-910 (MMSI: 271030035). Conditions were too rough for the crew to reach shore or to transfer to the TCSG-910 so a helicopter was requested. The helicopter was able to hoist all 7 crew off the Rapid safely.  No reports of injuries.

The incident is under investigation by authorities. An initial inspection found the Rapid had sustained some hull damage, but no reports of pollution released.

Adrift off Yeşilköy

Adrift off Yeşilköy

Photo: KEGM

On the morning of September 11, a 23-meter tugboat (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Marmara off Yeşilköy, Turkey. Authorities were alerted the tugboat was adrift off the coast.  The KEGM dispatched the 36 meter long tugboat Kurtarma 3 (IMO: 9335939) to the scene.  The Kurtarma 3 took the tugboat   taken under tow and proceeded safely to the Avcılar İDO Pier. There were no reports of injuries to the 2 crew, damage or pollution released.

Kurtarma 3

 

 

Elina B

Elina B

Elina B
Photo: KEGM

On September 5, the 196 meter long, 58480 dwt bulk carrier Elina B (IMO: 9577446) became disabled in the Dardanelles near Sarıçay, Turkey. The Elina B was headed to Gemlik from Singapore when it suffered a machine failure and went adrift. Authorities were notified and dispatched the KEGM tug Kurtarma 18 (IMO: 9974890) and Kurtarma 20 (IMO: 9995117) to assist.  The tugs were able to establish a towline and proceeded to an anchorage at Karanlı Limanı. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.