The 225 meter long, 75460 dwt bulk freighter Jindal Varad became disabled in the Dardanelles near Canakkale, Turkey. The vessel had suffered engine failure and requested assistance. The Jindal Varad was taken under tow to Intepe where it dropped anchor. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 69 meter long, 1753 dwt freighter Cedit 4 caught fire in the Aegean Sea near Bozcaada, Turkey. The fire started in the engine room and quickly spread to other sections of the vessel. The crew sent out a distress call with the authorities responding with rescue boats and tugs. The rescue boats were able to safely evacuated the crew while the master of the Cedit 4 stayed on board. The fire was brought under control a few hours later. No reports of pollution being released. Reports state the Cedit 4 was in ballast at the time.
The 103 meter long, 4131 dwt container ship Almostafa went aground in the Aegean Sea near Babakale, Turkey. No reports of injuries. The vessel was en route to Beirut from Constanta. No further details reported.