QatarA cargo ship named Tugberk İmamoglu sank after colliding with another vessel, the Alsu, off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with 10 crew members reported missing. The collision occurred at 3 am in the Marmara Sea, approximately 32 kilometers south of Silivri. Authorities stated that the vessel did not respond to calls, and mobile phones on board went unanswered, leading to the assessment that the ship sank within 11 minutes. The Tugberk İmamoglu was en route from Turkey’s Mediterranean port of Iskenderun to Eregli in the Black Sea, while the Alsu was traveling from Kocaeli to Aliaga on the Aegean coast. The incident highlights the high traffic volume in the Turkish Straits, which are among the busiest shipping lanes globally.
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