On January 8, the 14 meter long anti-pollution vessel Basaran II (MMSI: 271041620) sank in the Sea of Marmara along the coast at Tuzla, Turkey. A severe storm struck the Sea of Marmara. High waves drove the Basaran II from its moorings onto the seawall. Reports state the waves caused the vessel to smash into the seawall until the hull was holed allowing water ingress. The vessel would partially sink off the seawall. No reports of injuries.
On January 8, the 80 meter long, 2970 dwt cargo vessel Beypazari (IMO: 7615969) became disabled in the Sea of Marmara in the anchorage off Kartal, Turkey. The cargo vessel had suffered machinery failure and was adrift. Turkish authorities dispatched the KEGM tugboat Kurtarma-9 to assist. The tug took the Beypazari under tow and proceeded back to the anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On the afternoon of January 3, the 75 meter long, 2052 dwt cargo vessel White Line (IMO: 8420713) ran aground in the Sea of Marmara off Martaş, Tekirdağ, Turkey. The White Line had departed from Libya in ballast bound for Tekirdağ when it went ashore near Martaş. The cargo vessel was attempting to dock at the port of Martaş when unusually strong southerly winds caused the cargo vessel to be blown up on the beach.
The Coastal Safety Directorate and Coast Guard were alerted and dispatched a response team to the scene. Finding conditions unfavorable, authorities determined that any refloating attempts would have to wait until better weather. No reports of injuries to the 9 crew members on board. Divers attempted to conduct an inspection the following day, but were unable to do a proper assessment due to the high waves.
Reports state the White Line had a recent history of deficiencies. The cargo vessel was detained multiple times in 2025 for structural issues and safety equipment not up to requirements.