Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul, governor’s office says

World accidentportTop Newsturkey Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul, governor’s office says Eikborg 2008 Ned 26 12 2024 Kolding Havn 0004 Aangepast Relevant News Turkish ships join effort to recover Kyrenia shipwreck victims 2 September 2026 Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul, governor’s office says 2 September 2026 US and Iran exchange attacks as lull in war appears over 2 September 2026 newsroom 2 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided off Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday and contact has been lost with one of the ships, the Istanbul governor’s office said. The Turkish-flagged Alsu, en route to the Aegean port of Aliaga, and the Turkish-flagged Tugberk Imamoglu, en route to the Black Sea port of Karadenizeregli, collided off the Silivri district of Istanbul at around 3 a.m. (0000 GMT) on Wednesday, the governor’s office said in a statement. Coast guard ships and helicopters were dispatched to the scene for search and rescue, and there was no visible damage on the Alsu, the statement said. But authorities were unable to establish contact with the Tugberk Imamoglu and its 10 crew members. According to data from the Istanbul Chamber of Maritime Commerce, the Tugberk Imamoglu, owned by Zeybe Denizcilik, operates as a bulk carrier, while the Alsu, owned by Ozpulathane Deniz Tasimaciligi, operates as a chemical tanker. The search and rescue operation was still under way, the governor’s office statement said. (Reuters) (Featured photograph is a stock image) Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Turkish ships join effort to recover Kyrenia shipwreck victims US and Iran exchange attacks as lull in war appears over Cyprus extends fuel tax cut to November, but 2028 price rises loom Fuel prices rise at pumps as Brent tops $94 a barrel On this day: Japanese leaders signed an unconditional surrender, ending World War Two in 1945 AMANI by Amby Brings Well-Being Living to Limassol Ancient Erimi dig reveals large building with game-board carvings Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.