On the evening of September 29, the 98 meter long, 4570 dwt cargo vessel Arda (IMO: 8125155) became disabled in the Bosporus off Umuryeri, Turkey. The Arda was headed to Russia from Bandirma when it suffered mechanical failure and went adrift. Authorities were alerted with the KEGM dispatching a vessel to the scene. The Arda was taken under tow and proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage 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.