On January 8, the 14 meter long anti-pollution vessel Basaran II (MMSI: 271041620) sank in the Sea of Marmara along the coast at Tuzla, Turkey. A severe storm struck the Sea of Marmara. High waves drove the Basaran II from its moorings onto the seawall. Reports state the waves caused the vessel to smash into the seawall until the hull was holed allowing water ingress. The vessel would partially sink off the seawall. No reports of injuries.
On November 16, the 111 meter long, 4500 dwt offshore diving support vessel GSP Falcon went adrift while anchored in the Sea of Marmara off Tuzla, Turkey. The vessel requested assistance as it gone adrift due to its anchor dragging. Authorities dispatched a tugboat which took the GSP Falcon under tow to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On January 2, the 200 meter long, 63301 dwt bulk carrier Madison Eagle became disabled on the Marmara Sea while heading for Tuzla from Iskenderun. The vessel had suffered a mechanical failure and the crew was unable to restore propulsion. Authorities dispatched the tugboat KEGM Kurtarma-3 to the scene and took the Madison Eagle under tow. The vessels proceeded to an anchorage off Tuzla, Turkey. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
