12 Feb 2018 / Turkish Straits, Turkey
An LPG vessel suffered engine failure near of the maiden tower at the entrance of Bosphorus, during its southbound transit at 14:35 hours local time today (12 February). A tugboat was sent to ensure safe navigation in the strait.
There was no suspension of traffic in the Bosphorus. Vessels continued safely and the LPG vessel proceeded with its tug boat escort to an anchorage area at south of the Bosphorus.
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