Engine failures

10 Feb 2022 / Bosphorus, Turkey

Two vessels reported engine failure in or near the Bosphorus this morning (10 February).

A vessel transiting the Bosphorus northbound reported engine failure at around 11:30 hours local time. Its schedule was cancelled and she was directed to Bosphorus southern drifting area. Traffic in the Bosphorus was not affected and remained open.

At the same time, a Turkish general cargo vessel also reported engine failure near Ambali Port, Istanbul. A tug was sent to escort the vessel.

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