Tag: Turkiye

On 11 February, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) reported a fuel leakage during a bunkering operation.

A general cargo vessel, BURAK, experienced an engine failure while traveling near Kepez in the Dardanelles Strait, Turkey.

The Directive of Maritime Traffic Regulations for Turkish Straits which is set to enter into force in 1 February has been revised.

On 23 December, the containership, AMNAH, tilted and then capsized at Ambarli Port, causing several containers to spill into the sea.

Japan P&I Club warns that Turkish authorities stepped up spot inspections regarding declared quantity and the actual quantity of bunker oil.

Esenyel & Partners has provided an update on the latest regulations concerning pollution fines in Turkey, which are set to take effect on 1st January 2025.

Gard P&I Club informs of the possibility of unexpected and random inspections in Turkish ports, focusing particularly on discrepancies between declared bunker quantities and actual measurements. 

Two ships anchored off the coast of Kartal, Istanbul, collided after strong winds caused one vessel to drift uncontrollably on 21 November.

On November 23, 190 meter long bulk carrier Kiran America became disabled on the Bosphorus Strait according to reports.

According to reports, ship traffic in the Bosphorus Strait was halted on 17 November in both due to a rudder failure on a tanker vessel.