The Russian-flagged tanker, measuring 243 meters in length, began drifting off Marmara Island due to an engine failure. The tanker was carrying 96,544 tons of crude oil.

After the request for assistance reached the Çanakkale Vessel Traffic Services Center, the Nene Hatun emergency response vessel and the Kurtarma-16 tugboat were dispatched to the area.
The tanker, which was drifting toward the Tekirdag coast, was taken to a safe area under tow by the teams.
The vessel was towed to the anchorage area in Tekirdag and anchored with the assistance of the Coastal Safety teams.