17 Jun 2021 / Bosphorus, Turkey

Collision with fishing vessel

A Portugal-flagged container vessel has collided with small fishing boat at the Bosphorus exit area, under Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge.

The Istanbul TSVTS has sent a tug boat and SAR boats to rescue the personnel of the fishing boat, which is reported to be sinking.

Vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait remains unsuspended.

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