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The 'E.R. Bayonne' reduced its speed while transiting the Istanbul Strait in northern direction off Kanlica, Beykoz, on Sep 23, 2020, at 08.20 a.m. due to strong currents and requested additional tug assistance. The ship was assisted by the tugs 'Kurtarma 5' and 'Kurtarma 11'. It completed the transit and was moored at Istanbul outer anchorage in pos. 41° 17.35' N 029° 1.41' E. Ship traffic in the Bosporus was released again at 12.55 p.m. The vessel was not allowed to proceed its voyage as a result of an alleged main engine problem. Meanwhile, a Class surveyor has attended the vessel and issued a certificate confirming the vessel is fully operational with main engines, propulsion system, steering, and navigational equipment all tested and working in good order. The 'E.R. Bayonne' was en route from Narvik to Eregli. As of Sep 25 it remained stationary at the northern entrance of Istanbul Strait, awaiting clearance from authorities to continue its voyage. Turkish report with photo: https://www.mynet.com/istanbul-bogazi-nda-zor-anlar-292-metrelik-gemide-makine-arizasi-110106599284

A Filipino engineer, who was injured aboard the 'E.R. Bayonne' was transported to a Taiwan hospital for treatment on Nov 8, 2019, by the Hualien Coastguard which responded to the call while the ship was sailing through Taiwan waters around 7 p.m. One of its crew members had suffered serious burns in an accident in the engine room. The Hualien Coastguard immediately sent a boat out to the cargo vessel, which had anchored 26 nautical miles off Hualien, and the patient was taken back to port and then to Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital at around 11 p.m. The 27-year old engineer was receiving treatment at the hospital for second-degree burns on his right leg.