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Kolin 5

Kolin 5

Kolin 5

The 84 meter long, 4286 dwt tanker Kolin 5 ran aground in the Dardanelles off Kepez Limani, Turkey. The tanker was being used as a bunkering tanker at the port of Çanakkale when it suffered a power blackout after its main engine failed. The Kolin 5 drifted into shallow water onto a mudbank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The crew was able to restart the engine and a salvage tug was able to refloat the tanker a short time later. The Kolin 5 was towed back to Kepez where it was inspected for damages.

Emine Anne

Emine Anne

Emine Anne
Photo: kiyiemniyeti.gov.tr

The 69 meter long, 1602 dwt cargo vessel Emine Anne ran aground near Bozcaada, Turkey. The Emine Anne was en route to Ancona from Constanta with 1300 tons of iron when the crew lost control of the steering  and the vessel struck the breakwall. No reports of injuries to the nine crew on board. The Turkish Coast Guard dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. No reports of pollution released.

Sukran Camuz

Sukran Camuz

SUKRAN CAMUZ
Photo: tgrthaber.com.tr

The 67 meter long, 1740 dwt cargo vessel Sukran Camuz caught fire while anchored in Mersin, Turkey. The fire spread through the superstructure.  Local tugs and fire brigades were called to the scene and were able to extinguish the blaze a few hours later. The superstructure sustained severe damage. Reports state the vessel had been at anchor in the area since 2008 and no crew was reported to be on board at the time.