Turkish search launched after early‑morning collision leaves cargo ship missing, crew uncontacted
At about 3 a.m. in the Marmara Sea, the Turkish‑flagged cargo vessel Tugberk Imamoglu collided with the oil/chemical tanker Alsu roughly 20 miles south of Silivri. The Tugberk Imamoglu, a 90‑metre ship traveling from Iskenderun to Eregli, has not responded and ten crew members have not been contacted, while the 91‑metre Alsu appeared undamaged. The Istanbul governor’s office announced a search operation, deploying naval assets from the coast guard’s Marmara and Bosphorus Commands and a helicopter. Authorities continue to look for the missing vessel and to establish contact with its crew.
How this was covered
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Why it matters
The incident underscores the uncertainty that can arise for ships and crews operating in a key maritime route.
How this story developed
- Sep 2 Collision between two Turkish vessels in the Marmara Sea leaves crew uncontacted
- Sep 3 Turkish coast guard dispatched naval assets and a helicopter to the search.
- Sep 5 Search assets have been dispatched to the collision site.
