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On Feb 8 the 'Aster Alvar' was towed to the Yalova shipyard area and berthed at the Tersan shipyard in the evening. As a result of an initial inspection, there was no damage related with the grounding incident. A more detailed survey and inspection was underway while the vessel remained stationary in Yalova. It left the yard after repairs on April 27 at 4.25 p.m. and headed to Constanta, where it arrived on April 30 at 7.20 a.m. for cargo operations. Video: https://twitter.com/i/status/1226180155401547777

On Feb 7, 2020, at 8.30 a.m. the 'Aster Alvar' suffered an engine failure between Yalova and Istanbul and was pushed onto the Çınarcık beach around 10 a.m. due to the strong wind in the Sea of Marmara. The tugs 'Sark' and 'Yalova 1' were soon on scene and made great efforts to pull the ship back into the open sea. After the tanker was refloated, it was taken to Altinova at 3.30 p.m. and moored at the Tersan shipyard in the evening. As a result of initial inspection, there was no damage related with the grounding incident. A more detailed survey and inspection were underway. Turkish reports with photos: https://kentgazetesi.com/petrol-tankeri-karaya-oturdu-174147 https://www.denizhaber.net/yalovada-aster-alvar-isimli-tanker-karaya-oturdu-haber-93243.htm