The 275 meter long, 159,196 dwt suezmax tanker SCF Khibiny ran aground on the Marmara Sea near Istanbul, Turkey. The fully loaded with 150,000 tonnes of crude oil tanker was warned by authorities that it was headed into shallow water before it ran aground. Multiple rescue vessels along with seven tugs boats were dispatched to the scene. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 173 meter long, 26,052 dwt general cargo vessel Zealand Amalia became disabled in the Black Sea near the approach to the mouth of the Bosporus. The vessel had suffered engine failure and had dropped anchor a few miles off the Turkish coast. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Zealand Amalia was en route to Venice from Mariupol.
The 100 meter long, 5065 dwt cargo vessel Victoria became disabled on the Bosporus. The Victoria was en route to Ukraine from Turkey when it suffered engine failure near the entrance to the strait. A tug came to the Victoria’s assistance and towed it to an anchorage in the Marmara Sea. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.