Working Conditions Aboard the Fehn-Lyra

In a remarkable display of humanitarian effort, the cargo ship "Fehn Lyra" came to the aid of eight migrants stranded in a ten-meter long vessel on October 19, 2019. This dramatic rescue took place approximately 50 miles southeast of Ibiza while the "Fehn Lyra" was making its journey from Istanbul to Dordrecht. The crew's swift action highlights the ongoing challenges faced by those attempting dangerous crossings in the Mediterranean.

In a positive turn of events, the dry cargo vessel 'Fehn Lyra' has successfully been refloated at Dikili, located in the Kocaeli Kandıra province, on February 18. Following this operation, divers were summoned on February 19 to conduct a thorough inspection of the hull for any potential damage. The ship is slated to remain in the area until the Kefken Harbor Master's investigation has been completed. The rescue operation encountered challenges, as the tugboat 'Eren Enerji 1' (IMO: 9664548) from Eregli made several attempts to maneuver the vessel, dealing with the towing wire snapping four times on February 17. By noon, the bow of the 'Fehn Lyra' was successfully oriented towards the sea, and by 6 p.m., the vessel was floating once again and subsequently towed to Kefken roads. After the successful refloating, the ship arrived in Tuzla on February 23 for repair work. Following repairs, the 'Fehn Lyra' departed the yard on March 26 at 3:40 p.m. and docked at the Yilport Gebze Terminal later that same day at 6:15 p.m. For Turkish reports featuring photos and video documentation, please visit the following links: https://www.kocaeligazetesi.com.tr/haber/1881882/kandirada-karaya-oturan-gemi-kurtarildi http://www.denizhaber.com/guncel/fehn-lyra-kuru-yuk-gemisi-kurtarildi-h77414.html https://www.virahaber.com/kandirada-karaya-oturan-gemi-kurtarildi-52186h.htm https://www.haberturk.com/kocaeli-de-karaya-oturan-kuru-yuk-gemisini-kurtarma-calismalari-tamamlandi-2377546 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uos4rJgETQ0.

On February 18, the cargo vessel 'Fehn Lyra', with 10 crew members aboard, ran aground approximately 150 meters off the coast of Kandira, located at coordinates 41°11'50" N, 030°20'05" E due to a complete power failure. In response to the grounding, a Coastal Safety tug and a specialized technical team were deployed to the site to assist with the situation. Fortunately, authorities reported no leaks or pollution stemming from the incident. In light of safety precautions, the surrounding area has been designated a restricted zone, prohibiting all marine traffic until further notice. Despite the urgent nature of the situation, salvage operations have yet to commence. Thankfully, all crew members were safely evacuated to the shore by Coastguard teams. Initial salvage efforts faced challenges when a tugboat, 'Eren Enerji 1' (IMO: 9664548), which arrived on the scene on February 17, attempted to rescue the vessel. However, the operation was hindered by the failure of the towing line from the tug, which broke twice while trying to pull the 'Fehn Lyra' into deeper waters. Ultimately, the salvage attempt was called off at dawn after these complications. For further insights into the incident, including photos and videos, you can refer to Turkish news sources covering the event: [Internethaber](https://www.internethaber.com/kandirada-gemi-karaya-oturdu-video-galerisi-2001333.htm), [Haberlutfen](https://haberlutfen.com/kocaelide-karaya-oturan-kuru-yuk-gemisi/), [Kocaeli Gazetesi](https://www.kocaeligazetesi.com.tr/haber/1879736/karaya-oturan-gemiyi-kurtarma-calismalari-basladi), and [Medyasin](http://medyasin.com/guncelleme-kocaelide-karaya-oturan-kuru-yuk-gemisi/).