Two Tankers in Istanbul Face Anchor Chain Entanglement Crisis
Turkish authorities swiftly responded to two tankers near Istanbul in distress due to strong winds. The empty Azerbaijan-flagged Kalbajar and the Turkish-flagged Alatepe, carrying 2,500 tons of chemicals, faced a collision risk as the Kalbajar’s propeller became entangled with the Alatepe’s anchor chain. Emergency tugs were dispatched.


