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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.

MSC Prosperity II

MSC Prosperity II

On April 26, the 172 meter long, 20168 dwt container ship MSC Prosperity II (IMO: 9256418) became disabled in the Çanakkale Strait south of Kepez, Turkey. The MSC Prosperity II departed  from Egypt bound for Tuzla when it suffered mechanical failure. Authorities dispatched a tug which took the containership under tow to a secure location. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

KPS Orphan Ali Khan

KPS Orphan Ali Khan

KPS Orphan Ali Khan
Photo: x.com

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.