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Erhan Araz

Erhan Araz

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Photo: denizgazete.com

The 60 meter long, 3784 dwt freighter Erhan Araz went aground in the Bosphorus Strait near Beykoz, Turkey.  The Erhan Araz was going upstream from Diliskelesi to Novorossiysk with 3400 tons of steel when it suffered a steering malfunction.  The freighter’s rudder had failed and vessel ran ashore into a marina.   Several local fishing boats were damaged or sank.  No reports of injuries.  Tugs were dispatched to refloat the Erhan Araz.  No reports of pollution released.   Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Sabahat Telli

Sabahat Telli

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The 99 meter long, 4557 dwt chemical tanker Sabahat Telli became disabled in the Istanbul Strait.  The tanker was proceeding north through the strait when it suffered engine failure.   The crew contacted traffic authorities who dispatched tugs and rescue boats to the scene.  The Sabahat Telli was taken under tow to an anchorage in the Marmara Sea.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The tanker was en route to Russia from Iskenderun.

 

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Tayyar Senkaya 1

Tayyar Senkaya 1

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The 80 meter long, 2670 dwt freighter Tayyar Senkaya 1 sank in the Mediterranean Sea near Antalya, Turkey.  The Tayyar Senkaya 1 had suffered water ingress in its cargo hold while en route to Singapore from Eregli with a cargo of steel.   The Tayyar Senkaya 1 sent out a distress call and were rescued by a nearby vessel.  No reports of injuries to the 11 crew.   No further details reported.

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