The 116 meter long, 3337 dwt cargo vessel Amur 2527 ran aground in the Black Sea entering the port of Samsun, Turkey. The vessel was arriving from Eysk with a cargo of wheat when it went off course and stranded just within the breakwater. The Amur 2527 was later refloated with the aid of tugs and proceeded into the harbour. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The reason for the grounding was not reported.
Two vessels found themselves trapped in a severe storm at the Black Sea port of Samsun, Turkey. The 140 meter long, 6628 dwt freighter Feruz was at anchor when the storm caused it’s anchors to drag. The vessel went ashore against the breakwater and the hull was damaged. The 16 crew on board were able to safely get ashore. The 70 meter long, 1580 dwt coastal freighter Hay K also went ashore nearby during the storm. No reports of injuries. Reports state that waves reached up to 20 meters in height.
