Ivyan tanker towed clear, reopening Istanbul Strait traffic

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  The chemical tanker Ivyan was towed to safety after a machinery failure near Kanlıca in the Istanbul Strait.

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  The strait’s vessel traffic, which had been suspended in both directions, reopened after the tanker was moved.

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  The Malta-flagged vessel was travelling from Bulgaria to Italy.

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  Authorities sent rescue boats and tugboats to assist, with the operation coordinated by the Istanbul Vessel Traffic Services Center.

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  Reports gave the tanker’s length as either 107 or 110 metres.

Who

The Malta-flagged chemical tanker Ivyan and Turkish maritime rescue authorities.

What

Ivyan suffered a machinery failure, was towed to safety, and traffic in the strait reopened.

When

The incident occurred at about 19:10; the date was October 11, 2026.

Where

Near Kanlıca in the Istanbul Strait; the tanker was taken to the Küçükçekmece anchorage.

Why

A machinery failure left the tanker unable to proceed.

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