A cargo ship anchoring at Ahırkapı in Istanbul has collided with a container ship.
In a statement made on the social media account of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure's General Directorate of Coastal Safety, it was stated that the 138-meter-long general cargo ship named "VOLGO DON 207" collided with the 147-meter-long container ship named "ASTRID L," which was already at anchor, while attempting to anchor at the Ahırkapı Anchorage Area.
The statement noted that upon receiving the information, the KEGM-6 fast rescue boat was immediately dispatched to the area, adding, "Material damage occurred to the ships, and no loss of life, injuries, or environmental pollution were detected during the inspections."
Our KEGM-6 fast rescue boat belonging to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure's General Directorate of Coastal Safety was immediately dispatched to the area. Material damage occurred to the ships, and no loss of life, injuries, or environmental pollution were detected during the inspections.
— KEGM (@kiyiemniyet) January 23, 2024
News Source: AA
