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Grounded vessel refloated and towed to Aliaga
The "Sinan Naiboglu", which had dragged anchor due to prevailed adverse weather condition and subsequently ran aground at Nemrut Bay on Jan 18, was refloated on June 4 and towed to Aliaga scrapyard the following day. During the refloating operation pollution prevention barriers were placed around the vessel. The vessel's status was changed to "Dead" vessel in the Turkish Maritime Registry. Recycling will start upon completion of environmental formalities. Turkish report with photos: https://www.virahaber.com/mv-sinan-naiboglu-yuzduruldu-48670h.htm
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Grounded ship suffered structural damages and water ingress
Underwater inspection teams attended the "Sinan Naiboglu" during the weekend Jan 19-21. Divers conducted a detailed underwater inspection after the weather improved. Various structural damages were noted with slight water ingresses. Tugs attended the scene in order to carry out the refloating operation. All towage attempts failed during the weekend. The vessel remained stationary at the grounding position. The ship had been under arrest at Nemrut Bay anchorage from February 2015, with no crew and watchman on board. She dragged anchor due to prevailed adverse weather condition in the area and subsequently ran aground at Nemrut Bay on Jan 18 at 4 a.m. The incident location declared temporarily restricted zone for all types of marine traffic.
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