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Istanbul N

Istanbul N

On August 27, the 135 meter long, 4539 dwt ro-ro passenger cargo vessel Istanbul N became disabled on the Sea of Marmara off Balıkesir, Turkey. The Istanbul N had suffered a power blackout while en route from Bandırma Çelebi to Ambarli.  The vessel had engine failure caused by a fault in the electrical system. Unable to repair the fault and the vessel adrift, Authorities dispatched a tug along with a rescue boat to the scene. The tug Kurtarma 2 took the Istanbul N under tow to Bandırma Çelebi.  Reports state there were no injuries to the 68 passengers and vehicles on board or any pollution released.

Sredina

Sredina

Sredina
Photo: KEGM

On August 25, the 171 meter long, 34,801 dwt tanker Sredina (IMO: 9236975) became disabled on the northern approach to the Bosporus. The Sredina was en route to Benghazi from Novorossyisk when it suffered engine failure entering the Bosporus. The tanker went adrift and became a hazard to shipping traffic. Authorities dispatched three tugs to assist the Sredina. The tugs were able to take the tanker under tow and proceeded to an anchorage off Türkeli. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Brothers Way

Brothers Way

Brothers Way
Photo: forum-schiff.de

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.

Brothers Way