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Ship under repairs in Yalova
Following its engine failure and subsequent inspections, the ' Greta' was detained in Gemlik on March 27 with 2 deficiencies - one serious. 1) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Propulsion main engine Not as required The vessel was released again on March 27 and was permitted a single voyage to the shipyard area in Altinova for permanent repairs, where it arrived on March 28. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591
Engine failure at southern entrance of the Çanakkale Strait
The 'Greta' , en route from Ashdod to Istanbul, suffered an engine failure at the southern entrance of the Çanakkale Strait on March 20, 2025. The ship was taken on tow by the tug 'Kurtarma 18' and was safely moored at the Karanlık Liman anchorage in poss. 40° 01' N 026° 15' E under the coordination of the Çanakkale Ship Traffic Services Center, accompanied by a pilot. On MArch 26 the ship weighed anchor with the status of restricted movement, and on March 28 it arrived at the shipyard area in Altinova for permanent repairs. Report with photo: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1902739468907319403
Grounding off George Town
The "Saga" ran aground on coral reefs on Nov 25, 2016, at 6 a.m. while leaving George Town, Cayman Islands, after cargo operations. As she was maneuvering away from the dock, she got it into the shallows at the northern area of the reef formation just off the coast where the Paradise restaurant and the Eden Rock dive center are located. The vessel was refloated with the help of a tug on Nov 26, returned to George Town and was detained until completing surveys on reefs damages. Chris Bodden, manager at Paradise Snorkel and Diving, went out to inspect the damage on Nov 26 and 27 and took underwater videos. Damage was said to be significant with large chunks broken off. Department of Environment crews made a quick check of the area on Nov 26 and were due to go out again on Nov 29 for a more in-depth survey. Report with photo and video: https://www.caymancompass.com/2016/11/27/cargo-ship-slams-coral-reef-in-george-town-harbor/
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