Havva Ana Escorted to Safety After Fire During Çanakkale Strait Transit

The bitumen tanker Havva Ana arrived safely at the Şevketiye Anchorage Area after a funnel fire broke out while the vessel was transiting the Çanakkale Strait near Gallipoli, Türkiye, on August 5. The 8,817-dwt tanker, sailing in ballast, suffered an engine failure before the fire was quickly brought under control with assistance from KEGM rescue tugs. No injuries or marine pollution were reported. Authorities are investigating the incident, with preliminary reports indicating the fire originated from ignited insulation.