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Marmara Sea Collision

Marmara Sea Collision

Saraylar
Photo: hurriyet.com.tr

The 80 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Saraylar collided with the 107 meter long, 5484 dwt cargo vessel Tiwala on the Marmara Sea near Marmara Island, Turkey. The Tiwala was headed to Varna from Ceuta when it was struck by the Saraylar which was en route to Tekirdag from Bandirma with 25 vehicles. The ferry sustained a dent in the starboard bow and several vehicles on board were damaged. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The Saraylar proceeded to Tekirdag where it unloaded passengers and vehicles. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Collision in the Marmara Sea

Collision in the Marmara Sea

The 33,835 dwt boxship Parmis collided with the 5,172 dwt cargo freighter Apache on the Marmara Sea near the north coast of Marmara Island.   Both vessels suffered only minor damage and were able to continue under their own power to the port authority at Tekirdag.  The Apache was heading to Russia from Italy with general cargo.   The Parmis was heading for Gemlik, Turkey from Egypt.   No reports of injury or pollution being released.

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