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Kurtama 4 pulled Captain Omar to safe anchorage
In the evening of Sep 14, 2013, the "Captain Omar" with its crew of 11 remained at anchor at Beykoz. The ship had been pulled to safety by the "Kurtama 4", assisted by the lifeboat "Kıyı Emniyeti 9". Turkish report with photos: http://www.coastalsafety.gov.tr/default.aspx?b=m/v-captaın-omar-adlı-gemi-kurtarıldı&p=R&pid=148
Suffered engine failure in Bosphorus
General cargo vessel Captain Omar suffered engine failure while transiting Bosphorus at around 0330 LT Sep 14 13. Rescue boats and tugs were immediately dispatched to the distressed freighter. Captain Omar was taken to Beykoz anchorage, and anchored there. Vessel is en route from Constanta, Romania, to Damietta, Egypt.
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