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Global Lake

Global Lake

Global Lake
Photo: KEGM

On the night of October 30, the 112 meter long, 7538 dwt tanker Global Lake (IMO: 9427469) became disabled on the Çanakkale Strait off Akbaş, Turkey. The Global Lake was headed to Aliağa from Samsun in ballast when it suffered main engine failure. Unable to restart the engine, the tanker requested assistance. Authorities dispatched a tug which took the Global Lake under tow and proceeded to an anchorage. Reports state the vessel was able to make repairs with help of authorities. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Mildred

Mildred

Mildred

On October 23, the 292 meter long, 179,678 dwt bulk carrier Mildred (IMO: 9587386) ran aground in the Black Sea off the port of Zonguldak, Turkey. The Mildred was just outside the port with a cargo of 85,000 tons of iron ore from Uruguay when it struck bottom. The pilot on board alerted authorities which halted traffic of vessels entering the port while divers conducted an inspection of the hull.

The inspection found the bulk carrier sustained no damage and no pollution was released. The Mildred was later refloated and proceed to its berth.  No reports of injuries.

 

Blue Ciment 1

Blue Ciment 1

Blue Ciment 1
Photo: KEGM

On October 15, the 134 meter long, 13,045 dwt cement carrier Blue Ciment 1 (IMO: 9372640) ran aground on the Bosporus near Anadolu Hisarı, Turkey.  The Blue Ciment 1 was en route to Zonguldak from Brevik when it suffered engine failure on the Bosporus. The cement carrier went adrift in the current until it ran aground. Authorities dispatched two tugs which were able to pull the Blue Ciment 1 free. The vessels proceeded to an anchorage in the Black Sea where the Blue Ciment 1 will undergo repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.