Casualty News
MSC RHIANNON
Date
March 14, 2025
Type
Grounding
Voyage
To Turkiye
Reports have been received that Liberian flag vessel MSC RHIANNON (23,890gt, built 2001) ran aground off Bakirkoy anchorage, Istanbul on 14 March.
The vessel, a containership, had sailed from Constanta, Romania the previous day.
MSC RHIANNON could not refloat under its own power. Diving inspections were carried out and a Turkish Open Form salvage contract signed with the Shipowners.
The vessel has been towed to a safe anchorage. The extent of any damage suffered by the vessel is to be assessed.
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