Two Cargo Ships Collide Off Bosphorus Strait, Shipping Traffic Remains Unaffected

Two cargo ships collided in Istanbul’s Bosphorus strait, according to GAC and other port sources. However, shipping traffic has not been affected as the strait, as well as the Dardanelles remain open.

The Sierra Leone-flagged M/V Kayan was reported as taking on water in its stern and has been towed to a secured location, after its collision with cargo vessel, Tanzania-flagged M/V Adriablue.

The collision reason is believed to be strong winds, and occurred while the Adriablue was attempting to anchor at Southern Bosphorus anchorage area. The Adriablue suffered damage to its accommodation section or crew quarters.