The 120 meter long, 7448 dwt bulk freighter Giannis M became disabled while crossing the Dardanelles. The Giannis M had suffered engine failure and had gone adrift. Authorities dispatched a tug who was able to tow the Giannis M to the nearby anchorage at Gelibolu. No reports of injuries or damage.
The 84 meter long, 1537 dwt freighter Kay L became disabled after suffering engine failure while passing through the Dardanelles. Authorities dispatched tugs to the scene who took the freighter under tow to a safe anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Kay L was en route in ballast to Varna from Limassol.
The 141 meter long, 17356 dwt freighter Amstelborg suffered hull damage while berthed at Gemlik, Turkey. The vessel was pushed against the quay by a strong wind puncturing the Amstelborg’s fuel tank. Reports state some 25 to 30 tons of fuel leaked into the water. Authorities has started clean-up operations. No reports of injuires.
