TENACITY VENTURE

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Tanker broke down in Bosphorus

On Aug 14, 2025, the 'Tenacity Venture', enroute from Come by Chance, CN, to Constanta with a cargo of 90730 tons oil on board, suffered an engine failure while transiting the Bosphorus. Ship traffic passing through the strait was temporarily suspended in both directions. The tanker slowed down off Kandilli. The response was coordinated by the Istanbul Vessel Traffic Services Centre. Under the guidance of a strait pilot, the vessel was safely towed towards Büyükdere by the tugs 'Kurtarma 8' (IMO: 9598610), 'Kurtarma 5' (IMO: 9463164) and 'Kurtarma 11' (IMO: 9854399). The tanker was secured at the anchorage where it remained stationary in pos. 40° 56' N 028° 47' E as of Aug 20. No oil pollution was reported. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1956078099981906232

Tanker broke down in Bosphorus

On Aug 14, 2025, the 'Tenacity Venture', enroute from Gibraltar with a cargo if 90730 tons oil, suffered an engine failure while transiting the Bosphorus. Ship traffic passing through the strait was temporarily suspended in both directions. The tanker slowed down off Kandilli. The response was coordinated by the Istanbul Vessel Traffic Services Centre. Under the guidance, the vessel was safely towed to Büyükdere by the ' Kurtsama 8', 'Kurtarma 5' and 'Kurtarma 11' and secured at thr anchorage. No oil pollution was observed.