The 3060 dwt Ariel was in a collision with the 3309 dwt Evgenia in the Marmara Sea near Istambul. Both vessels sustained damage. The Evgenia was onroute to Kherson from Istanbul. One crew member onboard the Evgenia was injured. No reports of pollution being released. An investigation into the accident will be conducted.
The freighter Serbest-K hit rocks near Turgutreis, Turkey along the Aegean Sea. Reports state the 12 crew onboard were rescued by help of 2 Coast Guard cutters and a tug. No reports yet of any pollution or damage to the vessel. The Serbest-K was in rough seas which may have led to the grounding.
The tug Anya along with 2 barges went ashore in the Black Sea near Kumkoy, Turkey. The crew of 6 were rescued. Reports state the barges were released and towed to Constanta, Romania.
