On Jan 7 the "Ariel" was in collision with the Sierra Leone-flagged cargo m/v "Evgenia" at Igsas, Marmara sea, near Istanbul. The ships suffered structural damages. One crewmember of the "Evgenia" was injured. No pollution reported, an investigation was launched. The "Ariel" berthed at Istanbul on Jan 10 and departed for Kherson on Jan 11, ETA Jan 15. The "Evgenia" was coming from Istanbul with destination Kherson. Ariel IMO 8857069, dwt 3060, built 1975, flag Comorros, owner South River Shipping, Ukraine. Evgenia (Volgo-Balt 37) IMO 6919289, dwt 3309, built 1969, flag Sierra Leone, owner Seatrans, Nikolayev, Ukraine.