General cargo ship SK FRIENDSHIP suffered engine failure at around 0800 LT Feb 16, while transiting Bosphorus Strait in northern direction, en route to Izmail Ukraine. The ship was quickly taken under control by Traffic Control tugs, towed to Buyukdere anchorage, Istanbul, and anchored, some 30 min after mishap. As of 1700 LT Feb 16, the ship remained anchored.
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