Star-Harmony Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On December 23, the bulk carrier Star Harmony was successfully refloated after being grounded for three days. The vessel, which was carrying a cargo of 47,500 tons of corn, was assisted by an impressive fleet of tugs, including Kurtarma 3, Kurtarma 8, Kiyem 6, Fener 1, and Erv Nene Hatun, all coordinated by the Istanbul Vessel Traffic Services. Following the refloat, Star Harmony navigated south towards Ahırkapı, successfully transiting the Bosphorus without further incidents. Once cleared, the vessel was moored off Istanbul for thorough inspections, with Kurtarma 3 and Kiyi Emniyeti 6 remaining on site to assist. For further details and visuals from the operation, Turkish reports can be found at the following links: [Kıyı Emniyeti](https://www.kiyiemniyeti.gov.tr/Default.aspx?p=R&pid=390), [Star News](http://www.star.com.tr/guncel/yenikoyde-karaya-oturan-yuk-gemisi-kurtarildi-haber-1169999/), [Habertürk](http://www.haberturk.com/gundem/haber/1340236-yenikoy-aciklarinda-karaya-oturan-gemi-kurtarildi), and [Deniz Haber](http://www.denizhaber.com/deniz-kazalari/yenikoy-de-karaya-oturan-star-harmony-az-once-yuzduruldu-h58262.html).

Salvage operations for the grounded vessel 'Star Harmony' near Yeniköy faced an abrupt halt on December 22. While rescue teams had recommenced their efforts early in the morning, they struggled to dislodge the ship from its position between 8 a.m. and noon. Consequently, authorities announced the reopening of Bosphorus ship traffic starting at 12:00 p.m. The salvage vessels 'Kurtarma 3' and 'Nele Hatun' remained stationed at the grounding location, awaiting further instructions. For detailed visuals, you can check the Turkish report featuring photos at NTV: http://www.ntv.com.tr/galeri/turkiye/karaya-oturan-gemi-bugun-de-kurtarilamadi,lNCmWo3BGE6bA-vUGuoX4Q/PGgZZl9BDEul5CDFy3oIMQ.

Salvage operations for the cargo ship 'Star Harmony' have been mobilized again as of December 22, 2023, at 8 a.m. The vessel, which was fully loaded, ran aground off the coast of Yeniköy, prompting authorities to close the Bosphorus Strait to all maritime traffic in both directions. On-site assistance is being provided by the tugboat 'Kurtarma 3' alongside the search and rescue vessel 'Nene Hatun' (IMO: 9675004). For further details, you can view Turkish news reports featuring photos and videos at the following links: http://www.haberler.com/yenikoy-aciklarinda-dun-karaya-oturan-star-harmony-9087705-haberi/, http://www.denizhaber.com/asayis/star-harmony-kurtarma-calismalari-basladi-h58198.html, http://www.denizhaber.com/deniz-kazalari/star-harmony-yarin-kurtarilacak-bogaz-4-saat-kapali-h58179.html, http://www.denizhaber.com/asayis/yarin-kurtarilacak-h58176.html, http://www.denizhaber.com/deniz-kazalari/star-harmony-isimli-gemi-yenikoy-de-karaya-oturdu-h58146.html, http://www.denizgazete.com/dokme-yuk-gemisi-star-harmony-istanbul-bogazinda-karaya-oturdu/49746/, and http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/Default.aspx?pageID=238&nid=107594.