Banu-S
IMO: 8301060
General Cargo Ship, Turkey
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Vessel Details
MMSI
271002040
Callsign
TCAR4
Width
11.0 m
Length
70.0 m
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Stephen
2025-05-01
Position: Engine Officer
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Latest News (2)
Freighter refloated
The 'Banu S', which had run aground at Bozcaada Taş Adası due to a rudder failure, was safely refloated at 4.10 p.m. on April 16. A tug deployed by Kıyı Emniyeti Genel Müdürlüğü, assisted by a lifeboat, attached to the stern and pulled the ship backc into deeper water. A damage survey was carried out in the inner and outer section of the vessel. Video: https://twitter.com/i/status/1383058120210006021
Grounding on Taş island
Enroute frmo Marmara Ereglisi to Nemrut the Turkish flagged cargo m/v 'Banu S' ran aground with nine crew members on board on the rocky shore of Taş island, east of Bozcaada, in the morning of April 16, 2021. The grounding occurred due to a rudder failure in the morning of April 16. After the captain of the ship notified the situation to the Çanakkale Strait Vessel Traffic Services Directorate, the SAR tug 'Türkeli' was deployed to the grounding site. No injuries and no pollution were reported. Turkish report with photo: https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/turkiye/canakkalede-kargo-gemisi-karaya-oturdu/2210647
Frequently Asked Questions
🌊 Did Banu-S sink or have any sinking incidents?
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🛠️ Did Banu-S experience any breakdowns or mechanical failures?
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🛢️ Did Banu-S have any oil spills or pollution incidents?
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