Two collisions took place in Istambul area in less than 24 hours. General cargo Kupiskis collided with general cargo Boras on Nov 23, both vessels slightly damaged. Another pair of general cargo collided on Nov 24 in Istambul Strait Southern anchorage area,  Aksoylar 1 collided with Gazze, both Turkey-flagged, both slightly damaged without spills or water ingress reported.