Fine Waters
Vessel anchored off Istanbul waiting to transit Bosporus and loading stores. Weighed anchor after nightfall. A small boat was seen shining a strong light in the vicinity of the cable as it was being recovered and taking water samples. Arrived in Tuapse and was advised by Russian agent that the vessel was accused of polluting Turkish waters and was to be fined southbound. Agent also advised that this was a regular event and he understood that vessels weighing anchor off Istanbul disturb residues of pollution and sewage that have settled on the seabed. Two other managers confirm similar fines.
