Search underway after two Turkish vessels collide off Istanbul
Turkish authorities launched a search and rescue operation after two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara.
Istanbul, Turkey. Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided off Istanbul’s Silivri district in the Sea of Marmara early on Wednesday, with authorities unable to establish contact with one ship and its 10 crew members.
The Istanbul governor’s office said coast guard vessels and helicopters were deployed for search and rescue operations.
Collision and response
The Turkish-flagged Alsu, bound for the Aegean port of Aliaga, collided with the Turkish-flagged Tugberk Imamoglu, which was heading to the Black Sea port of Karadenizeregli, at about 3 a.m. local time (0000 GMT), the governor’s office said.
Authorities reported no visible damage to the Alsu. However, contact had not been established with the Tugberk Imamoglu or its 10 crew members.
Vessel details
According to Istanbul Chamber of Maritime Commerce data, the Tugberk Imamoglu is a bulk carrier owned by Zeybe Denizcilik. The Alsu is a chemical tanker owned by Ozpulathane Deniz Tasimaciligi.
The search and rescue operation remained under way, the governor’s office said.
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