The 60 meter long, 1535 dwt freighter Sinan Naiboglu went adrift in the Marmara Sea. The freighter was at the Kartal Anchorage when its anchors dragged. The Sinan Naiboglu contacted the traffic center at Istanbul who dispatched rescue boats and a tug to the scene. The freighter was taken under tow and escorted to Maltepe. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 193 meter long, 9830 dwt ro-ro ferry Und Ege collided with the 88 meter long, 470 dwt high speed ferry Osman Gazi 1 in Sea of Marmara near Sivriada’nin, Turkey. The Und Ege struck the port superstructure of the Gazi 1’s hull causing minimal damage, but there was some panic among the passengers. Luckily, there were no injuries to the 830 passengers and 150 vehicles on the Osman Gazi 1. No reports of injuries or damage on the Und Ege. Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.
On October 15, the 146 meter long, 14,550 dwt freighter Maya Land collided with the 120 meter long, 8500 dwt freighter Akar Pazar in the Marmara Sea, Turkey. Neither vessel sustained any damage or any injuries on board. Two days later the Akar Pazar was involved in a second collision with the 114 meter long, 9600 dwt freighter Lady Nour nearly at the same location. This collision resulted in damage for both vessels. Details to the extent of damage has not been reported. Authorities have started an investigation into the incidents.
