Mechanical Failure Disables Capesize Bulker

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A capesize bulk carrier suffered mechanical failure, in front of Kanlica, Beykoz, Istanbul, while transiting Bosphorus Strait in the northern direction, reports Maritime Bulletin. 

What Happened and When?

Capesize bulk carrier E R BAYONNE suffered a mechanical failure while transiting Bosphorus Strait in northern direction, in front of Kanlica, Beykoz, Istanbul, at around 0820 UTC Sep 23.

Ship Under Control

The disabled ship was taken under control by several tugs, completed transit, and was anchored at Istanbul outer anchorage in the Black sea.

The ship was en route from Norway to understood, Eregli, Turkey, Black sea. As of 1400 UTC, the ship remained at anchor.

About the Carrier 

Bulk carrier E R BAYONNE, IMO 9507520, dwt 178978, built 2010, flag Liberia, manager ZEABORN SHIP MANAGEMENT, Germany (EQUASIS).

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Source: Maritime Bulletin