Livestock carrier runs aground off Turkey

Capt. John

The livestock carrier Wardeh, which was anchored off Mersin, Turkey, drifted aground on January 15, because of a storm. Due to the storm, the city waterfront was flooded as well.

The livestock carrier Wardeh, carrying the Lebanese flag, ran aground off the port of Mersin, Turkey. Namely, the ship dragged anchor because of heavy weather and found bottom a few meters off shore.

According to sources, the ship was anchored in the port for many months, waiting for sales negotiations.

At the time of the...

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