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Zeus I

Zeus I

Zeus I
Photo: tsa-algerie.com

On January 25, the 169 meter long bulk carrier Zeus I became disabled in bad weather in the Mediterranean Sea off Bordj El Bahri, Algeria.  The Zeus I had been asked to leave Algier as bad weather approached. However, the bulker suffered engine failure only 16 kilometers offshore and went adrift as waves reached 8 meters high. The crew quickly requested assistance with two helicopters, naval vessel and a tug responding. The naval vessel was able to connect a line and take the Zeus I under tow. The trio proceeded back to Algier.  No reports of injuries to the 21 crew, damage or pollution released. Reports stated the Zeus I had some 23800 tons of wheat on board at the time.

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Sea Bird

Sea Bird

Sea Bird
Photo: denizhaber.com.tr

The 73 meter long general cargo vessel Sea Bird ran  aground on the Mediterranean Sea near Antalya, Turkey. The Sea Bird had suffered engine failure in bad weather and dropped anchor.  The anchors didn’t hold and the cargo vessel drifted ashore.  The 14 crew on board were safely rescued by the Turkish Coast Guard and were later taken to local authorities.  Reports state the Sea Bird had departed from Istanbul in ballast before it had suffered engine failure.

AMT Explorer Sank

AMT Explorer Sank

AMT Explorer

The 92 meter long cable barge AMT Explorer  capsized and sank in the Mediterranean Sea near Sardinia.  The barge was being towed by the tug Red Husky from Naples to Bremerhaven with cable when the vessel lost stability and capsized.  The crew on board were able to abandon ship and rescued.  No reports of injuries.  The cable on board the AMT Explorer was estimated to be worth 28 million euros.  Reports state that Smit Salvage has been contracted to recover the barge and cable.