Key facts
- Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels, Alsu and Tugberk Imamoglu, collided off Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara.
Two Turkish vessels collide off Istanbul; 10 crew missing
IN SHORT
Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels, the Alsu and the Tugberk Imamoglu, collided in the Sea of Marmara off Istanbul. Contact has been lost with the Tugberk Imamoglu and its 10 crew members, while the Alsu sustained no visible damage. Search and rescue operations are underway.
Key Numbers
10crew members unreachable
3 a.m.collision time (Wednesday)
Who's Involved
Istanbul governor's office
reported the collision and missing crew
Alsu
Turkish-flagged chemical tanker involved in collision
Tugberk Imamoglu
Turkish-flagged bulk carrier involved in collision, 10 crew missing
Zeybe Denizcilik
owner of Tugberk Imamoglu
Ozpulathane Deniz Tasimaciligi
owner of Alsu
↳ Why This Matters
The collision highlights potential risks to maritime traffic in a critical waterway, raising concerns about the safety of crew and the security of shipping lanes, particularly given the loss of contact with one vessel and its occupants.