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Alican S

Alican S

Alican S
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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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Cedit 4

Cedit 4

Cedit 4

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.

 

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