Ayana Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

The vessel 'Act', which has been undergoing repairs after suffering fire damage, is now facing an auction due to an unpaid credit. The local court in Istanbul formally arrested the ship on February 28, a decision that has led to its impending sale at auction on April 27. The repairs, initially expected to conclude by February 26, have been halted in light of the auction proceedings. The fire incident that necessitated these repairs occurred in the cargo hold and other areas on December 23, 2019. As the situation develops, stakeholders will be closely monitoring the auction process and its implications for the future of the 'Act'.

A fire incident occurred at Tuzla Shipyard on December 23, 2019, around 2 p.m. during routine maintenance operations. The blaze originated in a cargo compartment and spread to adjacent areas, prompting an immediate response from the ship’s crew who initiated fire-fighting efforts. They were soon joined by the shipyard’s emergency fire-fighting team, followed by local fire brigade units who arrived to secure the situation. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries stemming from the fire. In the aftermath, a comprehensive technical inspection was scheduled to be conducted by the classification surveyor, alongside representatives from the vessel’s ownership and shipyard engineers. Both the Hull & Machinery surveyors and Protection & Indemnity (P&I) surveyors are set to board the vessel to thoroughly investigate the circumstances that led to the fire and assess the damages incurred. As of 6 p.m. local time, the affected vessel remains stationary at Tuzla shipyard, pending further evaluations. -- Correspondent.

On July 3, 2017, a dramatic incident occurred in the Aegean Sea when the Greek Coastguard fired upon the Turkish freighter 'Act.' According to Haluk Sami Kalkavan, the ship's captain, the vessel was en route from the southern Turkish port of İskenderun to the Gulf of İzmit, carrying a load of steel. The Greek authorities reportedly ordered Kalkavan to divert the ship towards the Port of Rhodes for an inspection, which he declined. Instead, he alerted Turkish maritime authorities about the unfolding situation. The Coastguard insisted on searching the freighter for illicit drugs, demanding it anchor near Rhodes while it navigated the area. When the captain refused to comply, the Coastguard threatened to open fire if the ship did not halt. According to Kalkavan, gunfire erupted as the freighter approached Turkish territorial waters, resulting in 16 bullet holes being found in the vessel. Fortunately, the 'Act' was safely within Turkish waters, heading toward Marmaris, and was not taking on water. For further details and images, check Turkish reports: [NTV](http://www.ntv.com.tr/dunya/son-dakika-ege-denizinde-turk-gemisine-ates-acildi%2cqMx1tdSeGUiXF_efyl1Tuw) and [Sozcu](http://www.sozcu.com.tr/2017/gundem/yunan-sahil-guvenligi-turk-gemisine-uyari-atesi-1918386/).