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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.

Bereket

Bereket

Bereket
Photo: olay.com.tr

The 115 meter long, 3159 dwt cargo vessel Bereket sank in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul, Turkey. The Bereket was laid up for winter at the Ahirkapi Anchorage when it sustained a leak near the engine room and water ingress. With no one on board at the time, the flooding continued until the vessel sank by the stern.

Bereket
Photo: denizhaber.com.tr

Local authorities were alerted and dispatched a team to monitor the situation. An oil sheen was spotted around the hull and pollution control efforts were started. An investigation has been started into the incident. Reports state the vessel had been unmanned and received no maintenance for several months.

Guneyin

Guneyin

Guneyin
Photo: kiyiemniyeti.gov.tr

On December 31, the 55 meter long, 882 dwt cargo vessel Guneyin ran aground in the Marmara Sea near Tuzla, Turkey. The Guneyin had been at anchor when rough weather struck the area. Strong winds caused the cargo ship’s anchor to drag and the vessel drifted ashore. Tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Guneyin and towed the cargo vessel back to its anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.