Rescuers reach sunken ship’s wreckage off Istanbul
Ten crew members remain missing after the cargo ship sank following a collision with an oil tanker.
Istanbul's naval forces have located the wreckage of a cargo ship that sank after colliding with an oil tanker near the city, leaving ten crew members missing. The incident occurred in the Sea of Marmara, approximately 18 nautical miles west of Istanbul. The Turkish Coast Guard ship TCG Akin was responsible for finding the sunken vessel, which was situated at a depth of 710 meters.
Underwater footage revealed a significant rupture in the midship area of the damaged ship. Turkish Governor Davut Gul expressed condolences to the families of the missing sailors, who are now seeking answers about their fate. The authorities will continue their efforts to address these concerns. A marine accident expert report revealed that the tanker had multiple safety procedure violations, with the captain and third officer facing charges of negligent homicide.
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