Loss Prevention Advice
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We would like to turn our clients’ attention to serious risks that must be considered when anchoring at Kucukcekmece, Istanbul. While a vessel may be directed to anchor at the above-mentioned location by the Harbour Master, the close proximity of underwater gas pipes and cables to the anchorage location create a high risk of damage to this underwater infrastructure, should the vessel drag anchor in bad weather.
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To ensure that safe towing operations that are conducted in UAE waters and ports are following International and National regulations, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Maritime Administration of United Arab Emirates, operators must adhere to certain procedures.
More specifically, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, informed that operators should take note of the following:
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The cargo is a lead residue resulting from a metal recovery process that extracts zinc from a specifically manufactured ore or concentrate.
Cargo properties
Leach residue is usually extremely fine and may contain traces of lead and sulphuric acid from the extraction process. The particles will have strong suction characteristics and retain moisture until exposed to stress from loading and/or vessel motions.
Cargo hazards
The cargo is listed in the IMSBC Code as a ‘material hazardous in bulk’ (MHB); being both corrosive and toxic. Cargoes that are listed as MHB are those that have hazards not found in the IMDG code (hazardous goods in packaged form) and are only hazardous in bulk form.
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The cargo ship MKK 1, that was travelling from Ukraine to Turkey, was grounded in Istanbul’s Bosporus Strait on January 16, and traffic in the strait was suspended.
No damage was reported, while several tugs were among vessels sent to provide assistance to the ship.
As local media informed, the bow of the ship, carrying 13,000 tonnes of peas, grounded close to the coastline on the Asian side of the Bosphorus.