Turkiye’s coastguard has commenced a search and rescue operation following a collision between two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels off the coast of Istanbul, resulting in the loss of contact with one vessel and its crew of 10. The incident occurred at 3am (00:00 GMT) in the Marmara Sea, approximately 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of Silivri, as reported by the Istanbul governor’s office on Wednesday. Contact was lost with the Tugberk Imamoglu after it collided with the Turkish-flagged Alsu, which reportedly sustained no damage. The governor’s office stated that numerous naval units from the coast guard’s Marmara and Bosphorus Command, along with a coast guard helicopter, have been dispatched to the location.
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Turkiye initiates search for crew after vessel collision near Istanbul
A search and rescue operation has been launched by Turkiye’s coastguard after two Turkish-flagged vessels collided off Istanbul, leading to the loss of contact with the crew of one vessel. The incident occurred in the Marmara Sea, prompting the deployment of multiple naval units and a helicopter to the scene.
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