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Yavuz Naz

Yavuz Naz

Yavuz Naz
Photo: raillynews.com

On the afternoon of July 13, the 70 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Yavuz Naz (MMSI: 271001176) caught fire on the Sea of Marmara near Marmara Island, Turkey. The ferry was headed to Tekirdağ from Marmara Island with 207 passengers and crew along with 70 vehicles when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room. The crew was able to respond quickly and smoke billowed out of the engine vents onto the vehicle deck.  The crew isolated the fire to the engine room filled with smoke. This action did contain the blaze from spreading to other parts of the ferry, but it also forced the main engine to be shutdown.

Authorities were alerted with multiple vessels responding.  The KEGM dispatched 2 lifeboats while the port authorities dispatched 4 tugs to the scene. Two ferries also responded to the aid of the Yavuz Naz. While the KEGM lifeboats started cooling the hull, the Yavuz Naz was taken under tow by the ferry Öz Kaptan 1.  The vessels proceeded to Marmara Island where passengers and vehicles were safely disembarked. There were no reports of injuries.

Reports state the fire was contained and extinguished. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Angy R

Angy R

Angy R
Photo: KEGM

On June 29, the 186 meter long, 36903 dwt bulk carrier Angy R (IMO: 9530955) ran aground in the Sea of Marmara near Gaziköy, Tekirdağ, Turkey. The Angy R was headed to Bejaia from Constanta when it stranded.  The bulk carrier alerted Turkish authorities for assistance.  The KEGM dispatched the tugs Kurtarma 9 (IMO: 9598581) and Kurtarma 17 (IMO: 9942990)  to assist.  The tugs were able to refloat the Angy R and proceeded to tow the bulk carrier to an anchorage off Tekirdağ.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not disclosed.

 

Lila Canada

Lila Canada

Lila Canada
Photo: KEGM

On May 23, the 148 meter long, 13760 dwt container ship Lila Canada (IMO: 9332717) became disabled in the Sea of Marmara near Sarayburnu, Turkey. The Lila Canada was en route to Sulina from Piraeus when it suffered engine failure. Turkish authorities dispatched the tugs 197 gt Kurtarma 11 (IMO: 9854399) and  272 gt Mehmetçik (IMO: 9816268) to assist the vessel. The tugs were able take the Lila Canada under tow and proceeded to Ahırkapı where it dropped anchor. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.