Watch: Two Cargo Ships Collide In The World’s Narrowest Strait
Two cargo ships collided in the Bosphorus Strait in Pasalimani, Turkey’s southern Sea of Marmara, on October 3, 2024, causing major damage but no casualties or marine pollution.
The Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety stated that the vessels, AYED 1 and BUNUN ACE, made contact in a “scraping manner” while transiting near the Üsküdar coast.
The AYED 1, an 80-meter dry cargo ship, was sailing from Batumi to Saudi Arabia, while the BUNUN ACE, a 180-meter bulk carrier, was heading from Spain to Batumi.
After the incident, both vessels were escorted to the Ahirkapi Anchorage Area to undergo further inspection with the assistance of tugboats and a pilot.
Per official sources, the timely move executed by the pilot captain of the BUNUN ACE was essential to prevent a more serious incident.
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The pilot’s quick response, along with the intervention of the Coast Guard tugboat Kurtarma-5, averted a possible grounding on the crowded Üsküdar coast, where many people were gathered.
The rescue vessels Kurtarma-2, Kurtarma-5, and Mehmetçik, along with the fast rescue boat KEGM-4, were immediately dispatched to the scene.
According to reports, a passenger boat narrowly avoided being hit when the BUNUN ACE approached quickly after the last-minute manoeuvre.
The Coast Guard stated that while the collision caused material damage to both ships, their quick response ensured the safety of those nearby.
The Coast Guard added, “Thanks to the timely manoeuvre of our pilot captain and the intervention of our tugboat, the vessel was prevented from running aground.”
Both vessels were successfully anchored in the Ahirkapi Anchoring Area, and the incident caused no casualties or environmental damage.
The investigation into the incident will continue while authorities assess the extent of the damage to the ship.
Reference: Xinhua, TurkiyeToday
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