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Clavigo and Dede

Clavigo and Dede

Dede
Photo: yenisafak.com

On February 27, the 72 meter long cargo vessel Dede and the 88 meter long, 3735 dwt cargo vessel Clavigo ran aground in the Sea of Marmara off Tuzla, Turkey. The Clavigo had been at anchor when a storm with strong winds struck the area.  The Clavigo‘s anchor to drag and the cargo vessel drifted towards shore when it struck the anchored Dede breaking its mooring.  Both vessel drifted until they crashed against a breakwater near Tuzla.

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The Dede, severely damaged by the allision, partially capsized on its starboard side suffering water ingress in the cargo holds. Its hull has multiple large gashes. The Clavigo sustained some hull damage with it a list on its starboard side. Both crews were safely rescued. No reports of injuries the 13 person on board.

Clavigo
Photo: yenisafak.com

Authorities state some pollution has been released by both vessels. Reports state fuel tanks have been ruptured when the cargo vessels ran aground.  The Dede may not be salvaged, but scrapped on site whereas the Clavigo will be recovered.

Aydın Kaptan 2

Aydın Kaptan 2

Aydın Kaptan 2
Photo: turkdeniz.com

The 74 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Aydın Kaptan 2 ran aground in the Dardanelles off Çardak, Turkey. The Aydın Kaptan 2 had left the dock with 30 passengers and 10 vehicles bound for Gallipoli. The ferry only traveled some 10 meters from the pier when it stranded on a sandbar. Local authorities dispatched a lifeboat to the scene and found the ferry undamaged. Four passengers were evacuated and taken back to port. The rest of the passengers remained on board until the Aydın Kaptan 2.  The tug, Arab Kamil, pulled the Aydın Kaptan 2 off the sandbar several hours later. Both vessels proceeded back to Çardak.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Aster Alvar

Aster Alvar

Aster Alvar
Photo: kentgazetesi.com

On February 7. the 130 meter long, 7697 dwt tanker Aster Alvar ran aground off the Çınarcık beach in the Sea of Marmara.  The Aster Alvar was underway in the Sea of Marmara when it suffered engine failure.  Without power, the tanker was pushed by strong winds until it ran aground just short of the shoreline.

Authorities were alerted and dispatched two tugs to the scene.  The tugs were able to refloat the Aster Alvar and took the tanker under tow to a nearby shipyard.  The Aster Alvar was later inspected for damage. Reports state no injuries, damage or pollution released.