The Angora-4: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On January 9, 2026, the vessel 'Angora 4' was detained at the Port of Constanta following a comprehensive inspection conducted under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Maritime inspectors meticulously examined various sections of the ship, including the accommodation areas, galley, cargo hold, engine room, navigation bridge, decks, forecastle, and steering room. During their assessment, a fire drill in the galley brought to light several issues, leading to the identification of four notable deficiencies. The Angora 4 had arrived from Amsterdam the previous day, January 8, and as of January 12, the ship remained anchored in port, unable to continue its voyage.

On December 1, 2019, at approximately 4:30 AM, the cargo vessel 'Mir Jalal Pashayev' encountered difficulty and ran aground at the 3164.5 km mark of the river Don. The vessel was on its journey downstream from Rostov towards the Azov Sea, carrying a shipment of sunflower sheet destined for Turkey. The grounding incident occurred at coordinates 47° 7.82' N and 039° 27.35' E. Efforts to refloat the stranded ship commenced promptly, with the assistance of the tugboat 'Pal 4' mobilized to aid in the salvage operation.

In a recent communication from Palmali’s Maritime Safety Department to Maritime Bulletin, new insights have emerged regarding the minor incident involving the freighter m/v Mir Jalal Pashayev on July 24 while navigating through the Istanbul Strait. Contrary to earlier reports, the vessel did not drop anchor in an emergency to prevent grounding. An unexpected engine failure caused the ship to lose power for approximately three minutes, prompting concerns over its navigation. Although the situation was under control and the vessel's master reassured authorities, the Vessel Traffic System nonetheless dispatched a tug and a pilot to assist. Ultimately, the Mir Jalal Pashayev proceeded to anchor at Sector A4 under its own power, with a tug alongside, without requiring towage. After completing all necessary formalities, including an agent's visit, within 12 hours, the freighter was cleared and placed back on the transit list, resuming its journey on the morning of July 25. For further details, visit Maritime Bulletin at http://www.odin.tc.

On July 23, 2012, the cargo vessel "Mir Jalal Pashayev" experienced a significant engine failure while navigating the Bosporus strait en route from Istanbul to Taganrog. The incident caused the ship to drift perilously close to the Üsküdar district. Fortunately, the crew acted swiftly by deploying the emergency anchor, successfully halting the vessel's uncontrolled drift before it could run aground. In response to the situation, local Coastguard authorities were alerted, and the ship was subsequently towed to Yenikapı for necessary repairs. For more detailed coverage, a German report featuring a photo of the incident can be accessed here: http://www.deutsch-tuerkische-nachrichten.de/2012/07/457235/schrecken-auf-dem-bosporus-frachtschiff-treibt-ohne-kontrolle-richtung-ufer/