THE FIRE ON THE VESSEL NAMED IZMAIL 2

On 07.03.2017 at about 08:48 p.m., a notice was received that a fire broke out on Turkish flagged barge named IZMAIL 2 which was anchored at Hererke  Mooring Area. In order to provide the safety of navigation, life, property and protect environment, Kıyem 2  SAR boat and Söndüren 7 tugboat were immediately sent to the place of incident by Izmit Vessel Traffic Services. 

As a result of firefighting efforts, the fire was kept under control. After cooling efforts, the vessel was towed by Söndüren 7 tug boat and anchored to Hereke Mooring Area on 08.03.2017 and at 00:25 a.m.

3 personnel on board were evacuated and no loss of life or environmental pollution reported.

VESSEL NAME : IZMAIL 2

FLAG : TURKISH

MMSI : 271020104

CALL SIGN : TC6352

VESSEL TYPE : BARGE

LENGTH : 30

WIDTH : 6

GRT : 126

NET : 52

DRAFT : 2,5

PLACE OF INCIDENT : Hereke Mooring Area