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Two Turkish ships collide off Istanbul, 10 crew missing
The Hindu··2 Sept
Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided off Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on September 2. The Alsu and the Tugberk Imamoglu hit near Silivri around 3 a.m. local time, the Istanbul governor's office said. Coast guard ships and helicopters searched the scene. Authorities lost contact with the Tugberk Imamoglu and its 10 crew members, officials said.
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What It Means For You
- Search and rescue was still under way with no contact restored to the missing crew.
- There was no visible damage on the Alsu, the governor's office said.
- The collision site is off Istanbul's Silivri district in the Sea of Marmara.
What's Happening
- The Alsu was en route to the Aegean port of Aliaga as a chemical tanker.
- The Tugberk Imamoglu was bound for the Black Sea port of Karadenizeregli as a bulk carrier.
- Both ships fly the Turkish flag, according to the governor's office statement.
Who Owns The Ships
- Istanbul Chamber of Maritime Commerce data list Tugberk Imamoglu under Zeybe Denizcilik.
- The Alsu is owned by Ozpulathane Deniz Tasimaciligi, the chamber data show.
- The collision time was given as around 3 a.m., or 0000 GMT, on Wednesday.
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