Discover the Himalaya: Ratings & Maritime News

On November 24, 2020, at 11 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Himalaya,' which was on its way from Tuzla to Larnaca, experienced a critical engine failure while positioned at Eceabat point in the Canakkale Strait. This incident resulted in a loss of power, leaving the ship adrift in the busy waterway. Fortunately, the quick actions of the tug 'Kurtarma-6,' accompanied by a fast rescue boat and a technical team, ensured a swift response to secure the vessel. The 'Himalaya' was successfully towed to the anchorage at Karanlik liman, while authorities established a temporarily restricted zone to safeguard marine traffic around the towage operation. Following the incident, both the Harbour Master and Strait authority initiated an investigation file, leading to a fine imposed on the vessel for violating safe passage regulations. As of November 26, the 'Himalaya' remained moored at coordinates 40° 0.81' N 026° 16.29' E. For further details, you can check the Turkish report with supporting photographs: https://www.denizhaber.com/kazalar/canakkale-kepez-onlerinde-suruklenen-yuk-gemisi-kurtarildi-h90241.html.