The 81 meter long, 3054 dwt freighter Boca caught fire while off Canakkale, Turkey. The 14 crew on board were evacuated while firefighters were able to bring the fire under control a few hours later. No reports of injuries. The Boca was en route to Psacla from Varna with 2798 tons of wheat. No further details reported.
The 78 meter long tanker Ondina collided with the 58 meter long, 2615 dwt freighter Alaa 1 near Istanbul, Turkey. The Alaa 1 was at anchor when the Ondina struck. The Alaa 1 suffered some minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Ondina was en route from Constanta to Sete. No further details reported.
The 89 meter long, 3178 dwt freighter Alican S capsized in the Black Sea while berthed at Cayeli, Turkey. The Alican S was unloading its cargo of cement when it lost stability and rolled to starboard. Eleven crew on board at the time. Ten crew were rescued with two injured. One crewman was asleep at the time of the incident and perished as he was trapped in his cabin. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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