Authorities confirmed that no injuries, pollution, or navigational disruptions occurred during the operation.

Cargo Ship Develops Dangerous List Off Malaysia, All Crew Reported Safe

The general cargo vessel ATA 1  (IMO 9378010, MMSI 352980000) (  a Container Ship built in 2006 -19 years old)  )was towed to safety after suffering an engine failure while navigating near the Çanakkale Strait, according to information released by Turkish maritime authorities.

Lost propulsion during its northbound transit

The Panama-flagged vessel reportedly lost propulsion during its northbound transit, prompting the crew to notify the Çanakkale Vessel Traffic Services Center. In response, the Directorate General of Coastal Safety deployed tugboats to the vessel’s position. The tugs were able to secure ATA 1 and guide it to a designated safe anchorage without further incident.
Authorities confirmed that no injuries, pollution, or navigational disruptions occurred during the operation. Technical inspections are expected to determine the cause of the mechanical failure and assess the vessel’s readiness to continue its voyage.
The Çanakkale Strait is considered a critical and high-traffic waterway, where even minor mechanical failures can pose risks to vessel safety and marine traffic flow. Maritime officials stated that the timely intervention ensured the situation remained under control and prevented any escalation.

Kayo : Cargo Ship Develops Dangerous List Off Malaysia

On the other hand The general cargo vessel Kayo reported a loss of stability and became dangerously listed on 5 December, prompting an international search-and-rescue response. The vessel was transporting clay from Lumut Port, Malaysia, to Hon Gai, Vietnam at the time of the incident

The incident occurred at midnight while the vessel was navigating approximately 65 nautical miles east of the Malaysian coast. The vessel developed a 15-degree starboard list and became unstable amid the adverse weather conditions. The captain of the vessel issued a distress call to Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center (Vietnam MRCC).

15 crewmembers are safe

Authorities confirmed that all the 15 crewmembers, including 13 Vietnamese, one Bangladeshi and one Indian, are safe and required no medical assistance. The vessel remains at anchor awaiting further assistance.

Kayo is a 2011-built cargo vessel sailing under the flag of St. Kitts & Nevis. The vessel measures 92 metres in length and 15 metres in width.

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