The 292 meter long, 195546 dwt bulk freighter Star Polaris went aground in the Black Sea at Eregli, Turkey. The freighter had left Rotterdam with 169,000 tons of iron pellets arrived at Eregli when it struck bottom in the harbour. The freighter suffered only minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 140 meter long, 6207 dwt freighter Konosha became disabled was proceeding through the Dardanelles. The Konosha had suffered an engine failure and began to drift. Authorities dispatched a tug to the scene. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
Two vessels found themselves trapped in a severe storm at the Black Sea port of Samsun, Turkey. The 140 meter long, 6628 dwt freighter Feruz was at anchor when the storm caused it’s anchors to drag. The vessel went ashore against the breakwater and the hull was damaged. The 16 crew on board were able to safely get ashore. The 70 meter long, 1580 dwt coastal freighter Hay K also went ashore nearby during the storm. No reports of injuries. Reports state that waves reached up to 20 meters in height.
