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Allision in Burgas

On April 1, the ferry 'Drujba' (IMO: 9031698), while shifting at the PBM terminal in Burgas, was in allision with the cargo m/v 'Adnan H' in stormy weather. She had drifted with the starboard side stern agaist the starboard side foreship of the cargo ship which was docked at a neighbouring pier. Also the cargo m/v 'Mehmet Unlu' (IMO: 9200029) was involved in the incident, suffering damage at the starboard side bulwark of the bow. One person was injured. The tugs 'Golden Bless' and 'Multratug 26' pulled the ferry out again. No casualties or pollution and no structural damages were reported. All ships remained stationary as of April 3. Report with photos: https://www.maritime.bg/83586/

Engine failure in Bosphorus

On July 10, 2021, the 'Adnan H', enroute from Marmara Ereglesi to Burgas, suffered an engine failure at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus. The ship was emergency anchored by the pilot. The lifeboat 'KEGM 3' and the tug 'Kurtarma z' responded and shifted the ship to the Ahırkapı anchorage area where it was moored for repairs. Video: https://twitter.com/i/status/1413904847020171268

Deadly accident off Gävle

A man from Åland died in an accident aboart the "Christa" while the ship was bound for Skutskär off Gävle in the evening of July 3, 2012, short before 9 p.m. He slipped on the deck during work and hit his head. When medical personnel reached the ship aboard an ambulance helicopter he could only be pronounced dead.