Engine failure and traffic suspension

23 Aug 2023 / Bosphorus, Turkey

Vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait was suspended in both directions from 08:14 hours local time after a tanker vessel reported engine failure whilst transiting southwards, at the northern entrance of the Bosphorus.

The vessel has diverted to Istanbul northern anchorage area.

Traffic is due to resume for northbound vessels at 11:20 hours local time.

For further details and updates, as well as information about op0erations in the Turkish Straits, contact GAC Turkey at [email protected]

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