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Technical failure in ship systems

The 'Urla' encountered a technical failure in its radio communication system, echo sounder and the bridge navigation alarm system at Zonguldak on Sep 25, 2020. State surveyors temporarily cancelled the vessel's departure permission. Repairs were carried out by the crew, after which the ship was given permission for departure on Sep 26. It left the port at 7 p.m., headed to Tuzla, where it arrived on Sep 28 at 8.45 p.m.

Aground on river Don

Russian media reported quoting Emergency Agency of Russia the grounding of a Moldova flagged general cargo vessel in river Don estuary near Azov port, not mentioning its’ name. According to the news, vessel loaded with barley was en route from Rostov-on-Don to Kerch and grounded in the morning Oct 27 2012. Most probably the vessel in question is Turkish general cargo vessel Dolphin. AIS shows vessel stays in the same position on river Don from morning Oct 27, not anchored, destination Kerch, see map. Maritime Bulletin http://www.odin.tc