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Tokay Akar

Tokay Akar

Tokay Akar
Photo: denizgazete.com

On August 14, the 90 meter long, 4040 dwt cargo vessel Tokay Akar ran aground along the breakwater at Samsun, Turkey. The Tokay Akar had been at anchor at the Samsun anchorage when a storm with strong winds caused the vessel’s anchor to drag. The unmanned Tokay Akar drifted until it ran up on to the breakwater. The cargo vessel sustained hull damage to ballast tanks and suffered water ingress. No pollution reported. Reports state the Tokay Akar had been left at anchor after a bankruptcy and the fuel had been removed. Local authorities will arrange salvage when weather permits.

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.