On July 25, the 105 meter long, 5419 dwt container ship Brothers Way (IMO: 8411621) became disabled while crossing the Bosporus off Anadolu Kavağı, Turkey. The Brothers Way was en route to Tripoli from Novorossyisk when it suffered engine failure and power black out. Authorities dispatched the tug Kurtarma to the scene. The tug took the Brothers Way under tow to an anchorage off Büyükdere. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
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.