Mechanical Failures

Mechanical Failure Disables Container Ship

A container ship suffered mechanical failure in Dardanelles south of Canakkale, while transiting the Strait in southern direction, on May 30, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

A container ship at around 1000 UTC May 30 suffered mechanical failure in Dardanelles south of Canakkale, while transiting the Strait in southern direction.

The ship anchored off Kilitbahir, later she was taken to Erenkoy anchorage and anchored there, with tugs assistance.

As of 1440 UTC May 30 she remained in the...

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Freighter Loaded With Grain Runs Aground

Turkish general cargo ship with cargo of millet ran aground on Nov 3 in Azov – Don Sea Canal, reports Maritime Bulletin. 

What happened?

General cargo ship SEMA ran aground at around 0345 UTC Nov 3 in Azov – Don Sea Canal. She was en route from Rostov on Don to Mersin Turkey, with cargo of millet. 

The ship obviously strayed off the fairway. The cause is still unknown. Reports say that it may be caused by mechanical failure or navigational fault. 

About the vessel

As of 1200 UTC Nov 3, the ship was...

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Two General Cargo Ships Troubled by Mechanical Failures

Two general cargo ships were troubled with a nearly 3 hours interval in Bosphorus, early in the morning Oct 3, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What is the reason?

Steering failure

VARNAVA suffered steering failure and started to drift in the Beykoz area at around 0040 UTC Oct 3.

She was towed by tugs to Byyukdere anchorage, Bosphorus. As of 0630 UTC Oct 4, she remained at anchor. The ship was transiting Bosphorus in the northern direction.

Engine failure

NEW LEO suffered reportedly an engine failure, at...

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