On July 17, the 88 meter long, 4670 dwt cargo vessel Sofular 1 (IMO: 9540601) became disabled while passing through the Bosporus. The Sofular 1 was headed to Varna from Yalova when it suffered engine failure and power blackout. Authorities dispatched the tug Kurtarma 11 to assist the Sofular 1. The tug took the vessel under tow to an anchorage off Türkeli where the crew can do repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On July 15, the 178 meter long, 35360 dwt bulk carrier Os Kano 35 became disabled on the Bosporus off Umuryeri, Turkey. The Os Kano 35 was en route to Constanta from Gebze when it suffered a power backout after engine failure. The crew contacted authorities the vessel was adrift and required assistance. The tugs Kurtarma 10 and Kurtarma 7 were dispatched and took the Os Kano 35 under tow. The vessels proceeded to an anchorage off Kilyos. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On July 12, the 209 meter long, 10320 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Abu Samrah (IMO: 9925655) went adrift in the Gulf of Izmir off Alsancak, Turkey. The Abu Samrah had broke away from its berth during a storm. The tugs Kurtarma 1 and Poyraz were dispatched and quickly got the ro-ro back to its mooring. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
