Turkish Cargo Ship Crew Rescued After Collision Off Iran Coast

Turkish authorities have confirmed the safety of the crew of a Turkish-owned cargo ship following a collision with a bulker off the coast of Iran. The crew was rescued from a life raft after the vessels collided, although details of the incident were not provided. The Turkish General Directorate of Maritime Affairs coordinated with rescue centers in Ankara and Bandar Abbas to ensure the safe rescue of the crew from the Knidos, a Turkish-owned general cargo ship managed by Elkenz Shipping of Istanbul. The vessel, with a deadweight tonnage of 8,900, was en route from Dammam Port in Saudi Arabia to Mina Saqr Port in the United Arab Emirates.

The collision occurred shortly after midnight local time, triggering an emergency signal from the Knidos’ EPIRB system. The 13 crew members abandoned ship after the collision with the Nadeen, a bulker with a deadweight tonnage of 28,396 inbound from India. The Knidos sustained damage to its starboard stern quarter, causing the engine room to flood and putting the vessel at risk of capsizing. The crew was successfully rescued from the life raft and brought aboard the Nadeen, a bulker registered in St. Vincent & Grenadines and managed from the UAE.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the collision. The Nadeen’s AIS signal indicates that the vessel is currently underway, though its destination port has not been declared. The incident highlights the importance of prompt and coordinated rescue efforts in maritime emergencies to ensure the safety of crew members and prevent further damage to vessels involved in accidents.

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