20.11.2025 22:15
A person died from poisoning on a ship anchored off the coast of Democracy and Freedoms Island in Istanbul, and two others were hospitalized. In connection with this incident, the ship's second captain has been arrested.
The second captain has been arrested in relation to the poisoning incident on a ship in the waters of the Sea of Marmara, which resulted in the death of a crew member.
SECOND CAPTAIN ARRESTED IN POISONING INCIDENT ON THE SHIP
As part of the investigation initiated by the Istanbul Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the incident that occurred last night on the Panama-flagged ship named Swanlake, where one person died and two others were injured, the ship's second captain was arrested by the Duty Magistrate and sent to prison.
STATEMENT FROM THE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
In a statement made by the Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the matter, it was stated: "Following the report of poisoning on the Panama-flagged ship named Swanlake in the waters of Democracy and Freedom Island, an investigation was immediately initiated, and preliminary findings indicate that one foreign national has died and two others have been injured. The deceased's autopsy and examination have been completed.
"GAS LEVEL REACHED MAXIMUM"
Initial inspections on the ship revealed that the gas level in the slop tank had reached maximum levels, and it was determined that the incident occurred because the deceased and injured crew members entered the tank without precautions. The second captain of the ship, identified in the expert report as responsible, has been detained and arrested by the Duty Magistrate. Due to the deceased and injured individuals being foreign nationals, the relevant procedural actions are being meticulously carried out in accordance with the Ministry of Justice's General Directorate of International Law and Foreign Relations circulars numbered 70/1 and 71/1," it was stated.