Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Sidra

The vessel NORTHERN STAR, registered under IMO number 9462990, has been flagged for abandonment by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). This distressing situation has emerged in Al Hamriyah, UAE, where a crew of 17 Indian seafarers is reportedly owed wages for the past two months. The NORTHERN STAR is currently flying the flag of Palau, and the abandonment report was officially filed with the ITF on April 1, 2026. The case remains open as the situation unfolds, highlighting the ongoing issue of seafarer abandonment and the urgent need for intervention. The ITF maintains a comprehensive Seafarers abandonment list to monitor such cases globally, ensuring that abandoned crews receive the support they need. The plight of those aboard NORTHERN STAR serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by maritime workers today.

In a troubling incident on January 10, 2024, at 11:35 p.m., a fire erupted in the engine room of the tanker 'Sidra' as it navigated through the traffic separation system near Silivri, en route from Constanta to Aigio Thedori in the Marmara Sea (coordinates: 40°51'30" N, 28°18'00" E). Fortunately, the blaze resulted in only minor injuries to two enlisted Turkish crew members. Emergency response was swift, with a total of seven tugboats from Tekirdağ and the Ambarlı Regional Port Authorities, including 'Bedia Safi', 'Celal Safi', 'Altug 4', 'Alsancak 22', 'Kurtarma-9', and 'Kurtarma-10', along with the lifeboat 'Kiyi Eminyeti 15', heading to assist the distressed vessel. The Coast Guard ship 'CSG 312' was the first responder on the scene, effectively evacuating the injured crew for treatment. Post-evacuation, the two crew members were reported to be in good health after receiving care on shore. Once the fire was successfully extinguished and cooling efforts were completed, the 'Sidra' was towed to the Tuzla Shipyard Area by tugs 'Kurtarma 9' (IMO: 9598581) and 'Kurtarma 10' (IMO: 9598593) under the direction of IGTH Center Merkezimiz. For further updates and images from the scene, visit the detailed reports at https://turkdeniz.com/marmara-denizi-silivri-aciklarinda-sidra-isimli-tankerin-makine-dairesinde-yangin-cikti and https://twitter.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1745380873615081920.