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Volgo-Balt 214

Volgo-Balt 214

On January 7, the 113 meter long cargo vessel Volgo-Balt 214 broke-in-two and sank in the Black Sea off Samsun, Turkey.  The Volgo-Balt 214 was loaded with 3300 tons of coal from Azov bound for Samsun in heavy seas when a large wave smashed against the vessel causing a hull fracture.  The bow of the Volgo-Balt 214 broke away and both sections of the cargo vessel flooding.  Seven of the 13 crew were able to escape into the life rafts.

The Turkish Coast Guard dispatched four helicopters and several vessels to conduct a search and rescue operation.  Authorities rescued the 7 crew from the life rafts and continued search the remaining crew.  The following day authorities were able to recover the bodies of the missing crewmen.  Reports state the Volgo-Balt 214 had several reported deficiencies during an inspection in 2017 including hull corrosion and cracking.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Hazar

Hazar

Hazar
Photo: haber7.com

The 173 meter long, 26052 dwt cargo vessel Hazar went adrift on the Bosphorus near Çengelköy, Turkey.  The Hazar had suffered a malfunction and became disabled and drifted towards the shoreline.  The crew was able to restore power and reversed engines before dropping anchor.  The Hazar then proceeded to a nearby anchorage where it was met by turkish patrol boats.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Hazar was en route to Livorno from Aradeniz.

Nissos Therassia

Nissos Therassia

Nissos Therassia
Photo: denizhaber.com

The 252 meter long tanker Nissos Therassia became disabled at the entrance to the Bosphorus Strait, Turkey.  The tanker was headed for Midia with a cargo of oil when it suffered engine failure. Without power the Nissos Therassia went adrift.  Authorities were alerted and three tugs were dispatched to the scene.  The tugs took the tanker under tow through the Bosphorus and continued into the Black Sea. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.