Disaster narrowly averted in the Bosphorus: Does that mansion belong to Müge Anlı?
A container ship that suffered a steering failure in the Bosphorus ran aground right in front of a mansion on the Yeniköy coast, sparking widespread reaction on social media. Rumors circulated regarding whether the mansion in question belongs to television presenter Müge Anlı.
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The tense moments that occurred in the Bosphorus at midnight created both fear and curiosity, as the 147-meter-long Turkish-flagged container ship named "KAPPA" lost control off the coast of Yeniköy, Sarıyer, due to a failure in its steering mechanism. Drifting under the influence of a strong current, the ship ran aground just a few meters away from a waterfront mansion, narrowly avoiding a disaster. Immediately following the incident, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus was suspended in both directions.
The scale and history of the mechanical failure drew attention. It is known that the KAPPA, which was en route from Istanbul to İzmit, experienced a similar problem in 2024 when it suffered an engine failure off the coast of Kandilli. The fact that this ship, which had previously threatened maritime traffic, lost control once again during a Bosphorus transit has sparked new debates regarding safety inspections.
Following the incident, claims that spread rapidly on social media piqued public curiosity. Many users began to suggest that the mansion in Yeniköy, which narrowly escaped being struck by the grounded ship, belongs to the presenter and journalist Müge Anlı, known for her television programs. While local residents and social media users continue to discuss these claims, no statement has yet been made by Anlı or her inner circle regarding the matter.
In the late hours of the night, the General Directorate of Coastal Safety took action and dispatched the tugboats KURTARMA-5 and KURTARMA-6 to the area. Following approximately 6 hours of rescue efforts and technical inspections, the ship was refloated and safely towed to the waters off Yeşilköy. Coastal Safety officials reported that vessel traffic in the Bosphorus was reopened following the operation.