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Jag

Jag

Jag
Photo: KEGM

On the night of February 11, the 228.5 meter long, 70,426 dwt tanker Jag (IMO: 9266762) released pollution while in the Sea of Marmara near Ahırkapı, Turkey. The Jag was involved with bunkering with the 56 meter long, 1018 dwt tanker Gökdeniz (IMO: 9373254) when it released oil into the sea. The KEGM dispatched the rescue boats Kıyı Emniyeti 3 and Kıyı Emniyeti 4 along with the tug Mehmetçik (IMO: 9816268) and barge with pollution removal equipment.

Reports state the oil was removed from the surface of the water using skimmers.  The amount of pollution released was not disclosed.

Jag
Photo: KEGM
Isfjord

Isfjord

Isfjord
Photo: NSSR

On February 5, the 103 meter long, 6535 dwt tanker Isfjord (IMO: 9190200) became disabled in the Vestfjorden near Svolvær, Norway. The tanker in ballast had gone adrift after it suffered engine failure and requested assistance.  The NSSR deployed search and rescue vessels the 22 meter long  Hans Herman Horn (MMSI: 257035360) and 15 meter long Sundt Flyer (MMSI: 259192000) to assist. The two NSSR vessels arrived on site took the tanker under tow.  Reports state the Isfjord was towed into Svolvær safely.  No reports or injuries or pollution released.

Kystbunker II

Kystbunker II

Kystbunker II
Photo: flatangernytt.no

On the afternoon of January 14, the 46 meter long, 796 dwt bunker tanker Kystbunker II (IMO: 9821366) ran aground off the island of Glasøya, Norway. The Kystbunker II was was en route from Rørvik to Ålesund with bunker and lubricating oils when it went aground on the rocks off Glasøya. The tanker remained aground until it was pulled free early morning of January 15. Reports state there was no injuries, damage or pollution released. The Kystbunker II  proceeded on its voyage to Ålesund.