A Bahamas-flagged cargo ship ran aground near Aliağa, İzmir. Rescue teams are working to refloat the vessel, with no injuries reported.
A Bahamas-flagged cargo ship that was approaching the port ran aground off the coast of the Aliağa district in İzmir. Following the incident, teams dispatched to the area began working to salvage the ship from its current location.
The large Bahamas-flagged cargo ship ran aground while approaching the port of Aliağa. The incident caused brief panic in the area, while teams initiated efforts to rescue the vessel. According to the information obtained, the ship, which was en route to Aliağa Port, lost control during maneuvers for an unknown reason and ran aground in shallow waters. Upon notification, Coast Guard and port teams were dispatched to the region.
INTERVENTION HAS BEGUN
Authorities reported that salvage operations have commenced with the assistance of tugboats to remove the ship from its current position. Preliminary assessments indicate that there were no casualties or injuries in the incident.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident, and teams are also checking whether any environmental pollution has occurred as a result of the incident.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
