Ship From Bahama Adrifts At The Canakkale Strait

CANAKKALE (AA) - A cargo ship from Bahama, ''Crete Cement'', was adrift at Canakkale Strait after experiencing engine problems. A tugboat helped the ship go away from the dangerous location.
     According to the information received by the AA correspondent, ''Crete Cement'' was carrying 3,526 tonnes of iron and steel from Izmit to Britain.
     ''Crete Cement's'' captain made an emergency call to Turkish authorities and asked for help.
     The tugboat carried ''Crete Cement'' to the Kilye region of the Canakkale Strait.
     (SOL-ULG)
2005-06-02