The 189 meter long, 53632 dwt bulk freighter Magnum Power became disabled in the Dardanelles near Nara, Turkey. The bulk carrier was en route to India from Nikolayev, Ukraine, when it suffered an engine failure. Tugs were requested and towed the Magnum Power to a safe anchorage near Guzelyali. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
Reports state 2 freighters have gone aground in 1 week at the entrance to the port of Barranquilla, Columbia. The 40,709 dwt freighter Chios Wind went aground with 25,000 metric tons of grain aboard. The 53,632 dwt freighter Magnum Power was reporated aground earilier. The grounded vessels has blocked all commerical traffic to and out of the port. One report states the cause of the groundings is due to the build up of a sand bank at the entrance to the channel. Harbour officials have stated the cause was due to the current, the underpowered vessels and lack of seamanship of the masters of each vessel. A tug has been requested to help free both vessels. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
