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KPS Orphan Ali Khan

KPS Orphan Ali Khan

KPS Orphan Ali Khan
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On the night of April 10, the 289 meter long powership KPS Orphan Ali Khan (IMO: 9248514) ran aground in the Sea of Marmara within the Yalova Anchorage Field. The powership was en route from Altinova to Yalova when it ran aground. Authorities dispatched the tugs Nen Hatun (IMO: 9675004) and Şark (MMSI: 271043518) aided by a KEGM lifeboat, divers and salvage experts. Reports state there were no injuries, but no further details were provided.

The KPS Orphan Ali Khan is one of the largest power generation vessels afloat.  Originally a capsize bulk carrier, the vessel was purchased to be converted to power generation in 2015.

Bers

Bers

Bers
Photo: KEGM

On March 19, the 94.5 meter long, 4237 dwt cargo vessel Bers (IMO: 9044188) became disabled on the Bosphorus near Istanbul, Turkey. The Bers was en route from Iskenderun to Constanta when it suffered engine failure and went adrift. Authorities dispatched the tugboat Kurtarma 11 to assist. The tug took the Bers under tow and proceeded and to Ahırkapı where the cargo vessel dropped anchor. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Xin Hai Tong 37

Xin Hai Tong 37

Photo: KEGM

On March 21, the 190 meter long, 56539 dwt bulk carrier Xin Hai Tong 37 (IMO: 9594597) ran aground in the Sea of Marmara near Ahırkapı, Turkey.  The Xin Hai Tong 37 was headed to Mozambique from Russia when it went aground.

Authorities dispatched multiple vessels including the tugboats Kurtarma 7 and Kurtarma 9 to assist. The tugs were able to refloat the bulk carrier and proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.