Singapore-Flagged Bulk Carrier Mildred Runs Aground in Turkey

On October 23, the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Mildred ran aground near the entrance of the Eregli Iron and Steel Factories port in Turkey. After being refloated and inspected, the vessel was found to have sustained no damage.

At the time of the incident, the Mildred  was carrying 85,000 tons of iron ore. Due to the vessel's heavy load, concerns were raised about the ship's stability and the potential environmental risks if salvage operations proved difficult.

The grounding was promptly reported to the Eregli port authority, which responded by closing off the port to other cargo ships. Divers were sent to assess the situation, and once they confirmed the vessel was safe, tugboats successfully refloated the Mildred.

Built in 2011, the Mildred  is a Singapore-flagged bulk carrier. Fortunately, no harm was reported to the vessel, and operations resumed after the inspections.