Foreign-flagged ship runs aground: rescue operation launched for 8 crew members

Foreign-flagged ship runs aground: rescue operation launched for 8 crew members

01.05.2026 10:21

A foreign-flagged ship drifted aground in the Karasu district of Sakarya.

A foreign-flagged ship drifted aground in the Karasu district of Sakarya. Teams were dispatched to rescue the 8 crew members on board. In the incident off the coast of Karasu, the foreign-flagged vessel, which lost control due to adverse weather and sea conditions, drifted to the shore and ran aground.

RESCUE EFFORTS CONTINUE

Upon notification of the situation, Coast Guard teams were dispatched to the area. It was learned that an air vehicle was requested by the Coast Guard to safely evacuate the 8 crew members on board. Rescue efforts are reported to be ongoing.

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