A Turkish-flagged waste transport tanker, named "Kolin-2," ran aground in the Dardanelles Strait due to a rudder failure while performing a berthing maneuver. The 77-meter-long vessel lost control as it approached Kepez Port and struck the shore.
Immediately following the incident, the ship's captain reported the situation to the Dardanelles Strait Vessel Traffic Services (VTS). The "Türkeli" tugboat, operated by the General Directorate of Coastal Safety, was quickly dispatched to the area to begin the rescue operation.
Specialized teams are closely monitoring the situation to ensure there are no environmental hazards. The tanker, carrying 1,160 cubic meters of waste, is being carefully floated and repositioned to resume its movement.