21 Dec 2016 / Bosphorus, Turkey
A 189-metre bulk carrier ran aground around the Yenikoy area of the Bosphorus, after suffering engine failure this morning (21 December).
At the time of reporting, coastal safety tugs had been dispatched to assist. The vessel had no pilot on board and was fully laden.
As the vessel’s current position was not affecting the traffic, Bosphorus transits resumed at 09.45 hours.
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