The 182 meter long bulk carrier Ak Ceren ran aground in the Marmara Sea off Altinova, Turkey. The Ak Ceren was moored at a shipyard for repairs when storm winds caused the vessel to break her moorings and run aground. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On January 31, 2015, the 79 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Gunesli ran aground in the Marmara Sea near Tatlisu, Turkey. The Gunesli had been at anchor off Bandirma when a storm approached from the southwest causing the vessel’s anchor to drag. The Gunesli drifted ashore. No reports of injuries or pollution released. No further details reported.
The 190 meter long, 19231 dwt bulk carrier Perth I became disabled on the Dardanelles, Turkey. The Perth I was en route from the Ukraine with a cargo of corn when the vessel suffered engine failure. Authorities dispatched a tug to the scene where a towline was attached to the drifting bulker. The tug proceeded to tow the Perth I to a safe anchorage off Boğazı Kanarya Burnu. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
