Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul, contact lost with 1

According to the Istanbul Governor's office, the vessel, Alsu, which was sailing towards the Aegean port of Aliaga, and the Tugberk Imamoglu, en route to the Black Sea port of Karadeniz Eregli, collided at around 3 am.The two vessels collided off Istanbul at around 3 am today. (Reuters photo)Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided off Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday, after which authorities lost contact with one of the ships carrying 10 crew members, authorities said.According to the Istanbul Governor’s office, the vessel, Alsu, which was sailing towards the Aegean port of Aliaga, and the Tugberk Imamoglu, en route to the Black Sea port of Karadeniz Eregli, collided off Istanbul’s Silivri district at around 3 am.Coast guard ships and helicopters were immediately dispatched to the area to conduct search and rescue operations.The governor’s office said there was no visible damage to the Alsu. However, authorities were unable to establish contact with the Tugberk Imamoglu following the collision. According to data from the Istanbul Chamber of Maritime Commerce, the Tugberk Imamoglu is a bulk carrier, while the Alsu operates as a chemical tanker.- Ends(With Reuters inputs)Published On: Sep 2, 2026 11:05 IST