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Global Lake

Global Lake

Global Lake
Photo: KEGM

On the night of October 30, the 112 meter long, 7538 dwt tanker Global Lake (IMO: 9427469) became disabled on the Çanakkale Strait off Akbaş, Turkey. The Global Lake was headed to Aliağa from Samsun in ballast when it suffered main engine failure. Unable to restart the engine, the tanker requested assistance. Authorities dispatched a tug which took the Global Lake under tow and proceeded to an anchorage. Reports state the vessel was able to make repairs with help of authorities. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Blue Ciment 1

Blue Ciment 1

Blue Ciment 1
Photo: KEGM

On October 15, the 134 meter long, 13,045 dwt cement carrier Blue Ciment 1 (IMO: 9372640) ran aground on the Bosporus near Anadolu Hisarı, Turkey.  The Blue Ciment 1 was en route to Zonguldak from Brevik when it suffered engine failure on the Bosporus. The cement carrier went adrift in the current until it ran aground. Authorities dispatched two tugs which were able to pull the Blue Ciment 1 free. The vessels proceeded to an anchorage in the Black Sea where the Blue Ciment 1 will undergo repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

B Line

B Line

B Line
Photo: KEGM

On October 12, the 7050 dwt cargo vessel B Line (IMO: 1062158) became disabled on the Bosphorus near Akıntıburnu, Turkey.  The B Line was headed for Burgas from Haifa when it suffered a power blackout after main engine failure. The vessel requested assistance with authorities dispatching the tug Kurtarma 5 to the scene.  The Kurtarma 5 took the B Line under tow and proceeded to an anchorage off Ahirkapi where it will undergo repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.