On November 11, the 141 meter long, 7023 dwt tanker Saturn I (IMO: 9655470) became disabled on the Sea of Marmara off Ahırkapı, Turkey. The Saturn I was proceeding in ballast bound for Russia when it suffered engine failure and went adrift. Authorities dispatched the tugboat Kurtarma 11 to assist the tanker. The tugboat took the Saturn I under tow to an anchorage off Küçükçekmece where the vessel will undergo repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On August 27, the 135 meter long, 4539 dwt ro-ro passenger cargo vessel Istanbul N became disabled on the Sea of Marmara off Balıkesir, Turkey. The Istanbul N had suffered a power blackout while en route from Bandırma Çelebi to Ambarli. The vessel had engine failure caused by a fault in the electrical system. Unable to repair the fault and the vessel adrift, Authorities dispatched a tug along with a rescue boat to the scene. The tug Kurtarma 2 took the Istanbul N under tow to Bandırma Çelebi. Reports state there were no injuries to the 68 passengers and vehicles on board or any pollution released.
During the early morning hours of March 10, the 110 meter long, 5586 dwt cargo vessel Ibrahim Simsek collided with the 222 meter long, 37938 dwt container ship Stadt Dresden in Izmit Bay, Sea of Marmara near Darica, Turkey. The Ibrahim Simsek struck along the port side of the stern of the Stadt Dresden. The Stadt Dresden suffered a gash in the hull above the waterline while the Ibrahim Simsek had significant bow damage and lost an anchor. No reports of injuries.
Both vessels dropped anchor near the collision site. Turkish authorities were alerted and dispatched a team to the scene. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.