The Anka-Sun: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

A crane accident aboard the 'Anka Sun' vessel occurred on October 31, 2024, while the ship was anchored off the coast of Ahırhapı, positioned at 59' N 028° 56' E. The incident resulted in injuries to three crew members who were on deck at the time. The General Directorate of Coastal Safety promptly responded by deploying the lifeboat 'KEGM 4' and the tug 'Kurtarma-7'. The injured crew members were swiftly transported to the hospital for medical attention. In the aftermath of the accident, efforts commenced to remove the overturned crane from the vessel's deck. The 'Anka Sun' had previously arrived in Istanbul waters on October 27 after departing from Izmit and had remained anchored as of November 1. For a detailed report with images, visit: https://www.dha.com.tr/gundem/ahirhapi-aciklarinda-gemideki-vinc-devrildi-3-yarali-2524580.

On the evening of February 14, 2014, a dramatic situation unfolded as the cargo ship 'Frigga' faced a perilous near miss while en route from Falkenberg to Rostock. Just moments away from a collision with the North pier in Helsingborg, the vessel failed to adjust its course towards the Öresund strait due to navigation oversights. During this critical time, the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) made several attempts to contact the crew of the 'Frigga', but to no avail. As the ship continued on a southbound trajectory, it neglected to navigate towards the essential monitoring buoy M4, inadvertently crossing into the busy incoming traffic lanes. The reasons for this navigational misstep remain unclear, with speculation surrounding why the crew did not engage actively in navigation or respond to incoming communication attempts. Following the incident, a detailed report was submitted to the Swedish Coast Guard to investigate the circumstances further. The 'Frigga' successfully reached Rostock, docking at approximately noon on February 15, 2014, marking the end of a potentially disastrous voyage.