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In a maritime incident on the night of September 17, 2021, the Marshall Islands flagged bulk carrier 'Clipper Como' (IMO: 9486570) collided with another bulk carrier, 'Levantes', approximately 10 nautical miles off the coast of Bozcaada. The 'Clipper Como', which was transporting phosphate from Jorf Lasfar to Samsun, suffered a breach on its port side, leading to water ingress and a significant list, putting the vessel at risk of sinking. Fortunately, no pollution was reported from the scene, and there were no injuries among the crew members. Responding swiftly, the Çanakkale Ship Traffic Services dispatched tugs 'Türkeli' and 'Kurtarma 13', along with the lifeboat 'Kiyem 1', to aid in the recovery efforts. By midday on September 18, the damaged 'Clipper Como' was safely moored at coordinates 39° 46.60' N and 025° 58.89' E. The 'Levantes', which was en route from Novorossiysk to Port Said carrying a wheat cargo, was also involved in the incident. This event highlights the ongoing risks associated with maritime transport in busy shipping routes. For more details, you can view the Turkish reports including photographs here: [Report 1](https://www.denizhaber.net/levantes-ve-clipper-como-isimli-gemiler-bozcaadada-catisti-haber-104136.htm) and [Report 2](https://www.denizhaber.net/bozcaada-aciklarinda-catisan-gemilerin-goruntuleri-ortaya-cikti-haber-104142.htm).

In a significant transaction, a maritime vessel has been acquired by Chinese interests for approximately $8.2 million. This sale marks a notable shift in ownership, highlighting the ongoing activity and investment within the maritime industry. The deal emphasizes the growing economic ties and maritime interests of China in global shipping markets.