"Oltenitsa" had engine damage off Istanbul

The 'Oltenitsa', enroute from Kherson to Diliskelesi in a laden condition, experienced a technical failure at Sariyer point during the Istanbul Strait passage on March 2 at 10 a.m. Subsequently, she shifted to Buyukdere anchorage under own power. Repairs have commenced by the crew at the anchorage. Vessel will resume to strait passage upon completion of permanent repairs together with the Strait Authority official permission.