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Day: January 18, 2013

Alican S

Alican S

Alican S
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The 89 meter long, 3178 dwt freighter Alican S capsized in the Black Sea while berthed at Cayeli, Turkey.  The Alican S was unloading its cargo of cement when it lost stability and rolled to starboard.   Eleven crew on board at the time.   Ten crew were rescued with two injured.   One crewman was asleep at the time of the incident and perished as he was trapped in his cabin.  The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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Seaprobe

Seaprobe

Seaprobe

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