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LPG tanker was at risk of grounding
On Jan 4, 2026, the 'Bitihi 2' (ex 'Albatros 1)', enroute from the Yesilkoy Anchorage to Tuzla, suffered an engine failure in the Sea of Marmara near Büyükada’ya. Strong winds pushed the tanker toward the shoreline, and the ship was at risk of grounding near the islands. Coastal Safety promptly deployed the tug 'Kurtarma 9' (IMO: 9598581) to assist, which , which managed to secure a towline to the disabled tanker, which was taken to the Tuzla Anchorage, where it was moored in pos. 40° 50' N 029° 12' E and remained stationary as of Jan 6. Report with photo and video: https://turkdeniz.com/bozcaada-ve-buyukada-aciklarinda-kritik-anlar-kegmden-zamaninda-mudahale https://x.com/i/status/2007848403611594965
Detention in Istanbul
On May 31, 2025, the 'Albatros 1' was detained in Istanbul with 39 deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Not as required 2) Emergency systems - Fire pump and its pipes Not as required The vessel was released again on May 31 and left the port on June 2 en route to Limassol with an ETA as of June 7. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591
Rudder failure off Kalymnos
The "Gitta Gas" suffered rudder failure with a crew of 14 on board late at night on July 16, 2016, in the Aegean Sea southwest of the southern coast of Kalymnos island. The Rescue Coordination Centre was notified and sent the patrol boat "El Akt". The LPG-tanker was then towed to Kalymnos anchorage by the port tug "Antonios" and moored there for repairs and surveys by teh classification society.
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