Working Conditions Aboard the Medkon-Krm

On October 3, 2020, the freighter 'New Leo', which was traveling from Novorossiysk to Tekirdag, succumbed to a mechanical failure and began drifting in the tumultuous waters of the Bosphorus Strait. The vessel had just navigated into the strait from the Black Sea when it became disabled near Paşabahçe. Promptly responding to the situation, the ship's captain dropped anchor in front of Beykoz to prevent any further incident. To ensure the safety of all involved, the tugboat 'Kurtarma 11' and the lifeboat 'Kıyı Emniyeti 9' were dispatched to provide assistance. After a coordinated effort, the New Leo was successfully taken in tow and later anchored safely off Ahırkapı. For further details and images, refer to the Turkish report at https://www.denizhaber.net/istanbul-bogazinda-arizalanan-new-leo-isimli-gemi-suruklendi-haber-97502.htm.

On December 11, the cargo vessel 'New Leo' was successfully stabilized and righted off the west coast of Chios, close to the coordinates 38° 32.06' N and 025° 34.43' E, in a sheltered area near Psara. The operation to restore the ship's balance involved the collaborative efforts of several vessels, including the tug 'Karapiperis 18' (IMO: 8810205), the supply ship 'Vernicos Sifnos' (IMO: 9420435), and the crane barge 'Ignatios III'. These vessels worked diligently to reposition the displaced cargo of steel, ensuring 'New Leo' returned to an even keel. For images capturing this operation, visit the following links: [Photo 1](http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=3090901) and [Photo 2](http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=3090900).

On December 6, the abandoned freighter 'New Leo' was successfully towed to a secure anchorage south of Psara Island. A specialized salvage team boarded the vessel to ensure its stabilization at the coordinates 38° 32.1' N, 25° 34.2' E. Following the successful re-stabilization, the freighter remained anchored while the salvage tug and supporting crew remained on standby. The operation was part of efforts to ensure the vessel's safety prior to its next move to Piraeus.