The 114 meter long, 3509 dwt freighter Volgo-Balt 193 became disabled while passing through the Bosphorus near Kız Kulesi, Turkey. The Volgo-Balt 193 had suffered a power failure and went adrift. The freighter was taken under tow to an anchorage in the Marmara Sea. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Volgo-Balt 193 was en route Damietta, Egypt from Azov, Russia.
The 70 meter long, 1607 dwt freighter Anafarta went aground on the Black Sea near Riva, Turkey. The Anafarta was approaching the entrance to the Bosphorus when the vessel reported it had suffered water ingress and was in danger of sinking. The Anafarta was intentionally driven ashore to avoid sinking. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released. Authorities were notified and dispatched vessels to the scene. Nine of the 12 crew on board abandoned ship and were later taken to Istanbul. The Captain, Chief Engineer and another crewman remained on the vessel awaiting instructions from the ship’s owner.
The 100 meter long, 4443 dwt freighter Werra became disabled while transiting the Bosphorus. The Werra was en route to Constanta from Tuzla when it suffered engine failure. The crew contacted the vessel traffic control which dispatched a tug and lifeboat to the scene. The tug was able to take the vessel under tow and moored at Büyükdere. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
