ISTANBUL
The movement of ships through the Istanbul Strait was temporarily suspended in both directions due to the breakdown of a bulk carrier. The Turkish Coast Guard reported this on its social networks.
The 106-meter long bulk carrier B LINE, en route from Israel to Bulgaria, received mechanical damage in the area of Cape Akintyburnu. The tug KURTARMA-5 was immediately dispatched to assist the vessel. In connection with the incident, a decision was made to temporarily stop the movement of all vessels through the strait.
The movement of ships through the Istanbul Strait was temporarily suspended in both directions due to the breakdown of a bulk carrier. The Turkish Coast Guard reported this on its social networks.
The 106-meter long bulk carrier B LINE, en route from Israel to Bulgaria, received mechanical damage in the area of Cape Akintyburnu. The tug KURTARMA-5 was immediately dispatched to assist the vessel. In connection with the incident, a decision was made to temporarily stop the movement of all vessels through the strait.
