Passenger ferry sinks in Turkey Sep 15, 2008
A ferry has sunk near the north-western Turkish port of Bandirma, leaving at least one person dead, officials say ... "The vessel sank within half an hour... There is one dead," Bandirma Mayor Recep Eraydin told Turkey's NTV television ... At least 25 people were injured and taken to Bandirma's hospitals. (BBC News)
Ferry sinks off the coast of Turkey Sep 15, 2008
The ferry went down shortly after leaving the port of Bandirma, Turkey. Local administrator Salih Keser said at least one person has drowned while some 25 people were taken to hospitals in Bandirma. (Athens Banner-Herald)
MPAC Signs MOU With Yalvac Mine Owner Aug 21, 2007
In addition, the transportation network in the vicinity of the Coal Mine enables easy access to the port of Bandirma, which opens up the possibilities of servicing the numerous cement factories in and around the Istanbul area. The pricing structure and selected other pertinent details contained in the MOU are as follows. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
MPAC Industries Corporation: Plant Equipment Tested & New Plant Site Located Jun 21, 2007
- Very close proximity to twelve (12) major cement plants, and within easy rail access to the Port of Bandirma from which seven (7) of these cement plants transport their required coal. - Costs to the coal mine owner for transportation of refined coal would be one-third to one-half of that experienced in areas east of Ankara because of the close proximity to the rail system. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
