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Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul, governor’s office says
- Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels, Alsu and Tugberk Imamoglu, collided off Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on September 2, 2026.
- The Alsu, a chemical tanker, showed no visible damage and was en route to the Aegean port of Aliaga.
- The Tugberk Imamoglu, a bulk carrier, lost contact after the collision, and its 10 crew members were missing.
- Coast guard ships and helicopters were sent to the collision site to conduct an ongoing search and rescue operation.
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Coast Guard ships and helicopters rushed to the scene for search and rescue operations.
Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul, governor's office says
Two Turkish commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara. Contact was lost with the Tugberk Imamoglu and its ten crew members. Coast guard ships and helicopters were dispatched for a search and rescue operation. The Alsu, a chemical tanker, sustained no visible damage after the collision. The search and rescue efforts for the missing vessel were still underway.
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