The 33,835 dwt boxship Parmis collided with the 5,172 dwt cargo freighter Apache on the Marmara Sea near the north coast of Marmara Island. Both vessels suffered only minor damage and were able to continue under their own power to the port authority at Tekirdag. The Apache was heading to Russia from Italy with general cargo. The Parmis was heading for Gemlik, Turkey from Egypt. No reports of injury or pollution being released.
The 79 meter long, 3048 dwt freighter Sun-S went aground in the Dardanelles. Authorities has dispatched two tugs to the scene to assist. No reports of injury or pollution being released.
The 25,956 dwt freighter Elena B became disabled in the Instanbul Strait after loosing power near the Topkapi Palace. Two tugs and a Coast Guard rescue boat were dispatched to the scene. The Elena B was taken under tow to a safe anchorage. At the time of the incident, there was no pilot on board. No reports of injury or damage.
