Traffic in Istanbul Strait suspended as cargo ship malfunctions
The traffic in the Istanbul Strait was temporarily suspended on Saturday night due to a Spain-bound cargo ship, "SOPHIA Z," which suffered a steering malfunction near the Umuryeri region. This incident led to the suspension of maritime traffic in the strait temporarily.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:30 | 14 October 2023
- Modified Date: 11:31 | 14 October 2023
The traffic in the Istanbul Strait was temporarily suspended on Saturday night when a Spain-bound cargo ship malfunctioned, authorities said.
According to a statement from the General Directorate of Coastal Safety, the Bahamian-flagged ship "SOPHIA Z" suffered a steering malfunction near the Umuryeri region.
Rescue tugs, a coast guard boat and divers were dispatched to the scene.
The 190-meter-long (623-feet-long) cargo ship was sailing from Bulgaria to Spain.
The statement said the vessel traffic in the Istanbul Strait has been temporarily suspended in both directions.