Bosphorus Traffic Disrupted by Engine Failure of Cargo Ship Bers

Traffic in Turkey’s Bosphorus strait came to a halt on Wednesday when a general cargo ship experienced engine failure during its northbound transit through the strait that passes through Istanbul. The shipping agent Tribeca reported that the Vanatu-flagged ship Bers encountered the issue around the Kuzguncuk area. In response, an assistance vessel was dispatched to the scene to provide support.

The suspension of traffic in the Bosphorus strait was a result of the engine failure experienced by the general cargo ship Bers during its northbound journey. The incident occurred in the Kuzguncuk area, prompting the dispatch of an assistance vessel to aid the stranded ship. The Vanatu-flagged vessel’s engine failure led to the temporary disruption of maritime traffic in the vital waterway.

Tribeca, the shipping agent overseeing the situation, confirmed that the general cargo ship Bers, flying the Vanatu flag, suffered engine failure while navigating the Bosphorus strait. The incident occurred near the Kuzguncuk area, prompting the dispatch of an assistance vessel to provide aid to the disabled ship. The engine malfunction resulted in the suspension of traffic in the strait, affecting maritime activities in the region.

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