On August 7, 2014, the 50 meter long fishing vessel Lilly Johanne capsized off a quay in a shipyard in Çeliktrans near Istanbul, Turkey. The Lilly Johanne was undergoing completion after being launched in January 2014 when it capsized onto its port side. Booms were placed around the fishing vessel to contain any pollution released. Reports state damage to be significant. No reports of injuries.
The 58 meter long, 598 dwt coastal tanker Yakamoz 5 caught fire while anchored in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul, Turkey. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room after an explosion. The blaze quickly spread through the superstructure. All six crew were evacuated from the vessel, but one crewman suffered injuries and was taken to hospital. Fire rescue vessels arrived on scene and brought the fire under control. Authorities are monitoring the situation for any pollution being released. The Yakamoz-5 had some 400 tons of fuel on board at the time.
The 101 meter long, 6275 dwt chemical tanker Tibil suffered an explosion while in the Marmara Sea off Tuzia, Turkey. The vessel was travelling to Tuzia in ballast when there was an explosion in one of the tanks. Four crewmen injured and one perished in the explosion. The vessel suffered minor water ingress and developed a list. All the crew evacuated, but two crew later returned to take part in salvage operations. The vessel was reported to be later towed to a shipyard in Tuzia.
