31 Jul 2015 / Turkey, Turkish Straits

Dardanelles traffic suspended after engine malfunction

Traffic was supended in the Dardanelles today (27 October) after an LNG carrier experienced an engine malfunction at 08:00 hours at Arzew � Marmara Ereglisi whilst transiting northbound. At the time, a pilot was onboard and the vessel had the regular two tug escorts for transit. Two additional tugs were sent to the area for possible assistance/escort. Traffic was still suspended by 1500 hours local time. For information about operations in the Turkish Straits contact GAC Istanbul at [email protected]

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