Salvage operation

11 Mar 2022 / Dardanelles, Turkey

Vessel traffic in Dardanelles was suspended in both directions at 07:35 hours local time today (11 March) due to the salvage operation for a vessel that ran aground.

The 142m vessel ran aground during her southbound transit of the Dardanelles near south of Kilitbahir Point at 04:20 hours local time, and tug boats have been sent to the scene.

Salvage operations are due to be completed, after which northbound vessel traffic will resume at 12:30 hours local time.

For information about operations in the Turkish Straits, contact GAC Istanbul at [email protected]

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