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Qendil

Qendil

Qendil
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On the morning of January 4, the 249 meter long, 115338 dwt tanker Qendil (IMO: 9310525) ran aground in the Aegean Sea off Bozcaada Island, Çanakkale, Turkey. The crude oil tanker was headed to Yalova from Aliağa in ballast when it proceeded to the anchorage off Bozcaada.  The Çanakkale Strait Ship Traffic Services Directorate had alerted vessels in the area that strong southerly winds had impacted the strait. Authorities suspended all traffic and closed the strait to all vessels.

While waiting for conditions to improve to allow traffic to transit the strait, the Qendil was blown ashore off Polente feneri on Bozcaada Island. The tanker contacted Turkish authorities who dispatched the KEGM tugboats Kurtarma-10 (IMO: 9598593) and Kurtarma-16 (IMO: 9915052) to the area.  Reports state that salvage efforts will depend on weather condition and hull integrity of the Qendil.  There were no reports of injuries to the 26 crew on board the tanker.  Authorities continue to monitor the vessel for potential release of pollution.

The Qendil has some added concern to Turkish authorities. The tanker has been reported as part of the Russian shadow fleet.  The tanker had been attacked in December 2025 by Ukrainian forces while off Libya. Authorities have not stated the exact cause of the grounding, but there has been some speculation from various sources. Some reports have stated the Qendil was already damaged by the Ukraine attack and the grounding was intentional. However, this theory of the incident has not been confirmed by authorities. An investigation into the incident is expected.

 

 

Victoria Trader

Victoria Trader

On October 2, the 166 meter long, 155334 dwt container ship Victoria Trader collided with an 1435 dwt chemical tanker near Ulsan, South Korea. The two vessels had bumped resulting in minor dents on the starboard side of the tanker and port side of the boxship. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Korean authorities dispatched investigators to the vessels. Reports state alcohol was not a factor in the collision.  Both vessels proceeded to Ulsan for further investigation into the incident.  The name of the tanker was not disclosed in the news reports.

MSC Flaminia Explosion

MSC Flaminia Explosion

The 299 meter long, 85823 dwt container ship MSC Flaminia suffered an explosion while in the North Atlantic Ocean.   The explosion occurred in the cargo hold with a subsequent fire.   The crew contacted Falmouth Coast Guard who requested any nearby vessels to provide assistance.   The MSC Flaminia last location was some 1000 miles from the nearest land putting it too far for rescue helicopters.   The 24 of the 25 crew on board the MSC Flaminia abandoned ship into a lifeboat and liferaft.  The MSC Flaminia was en route to Belgium from Charleston, South Carolina.

The 333 meter long, 31176 dwt VLCC tanker DS Crown was some six hours away from the MSC Flaminia when it received the request for assistance.  The vessel changed course and proceeded to the scene.   The DS Crown arrived and found the MSC Flaminia still in flames.   The vessel recovered the crew from the lifeboat and liferaft.   Four men suffered injuries with one crewman missing.  The injuried crew were later transferred to another vessel, 304 meter long, 85680 dwt  container ship MSC Stella, which proceeded en route to the Azores.   Later reports state one of the injured crewmen perished from his injuries.

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