World · Middle East · 2 hrs ago
147-metre cargo ship drifts in Istanbul Strait before continuing safely
A 147-metre cargo ship drifted near Istanbul’s Kuruçeşme coast after suffering a malfunction on Tuesday evening.
The vessel, named Bilbao Trader and registered in Antigua and Barbuda, was travelling from Istanbul to Derince.
The fault caused it to turn back against its direction of travel and drift toward shore, stopping just metres from land.
Coast Guard vessels were sent to assist after the incident was reported.
The problem was fixed in a short time, and the ship continued its journey under escort.
It then left the Istanbul Strait without further problems reported.
The 147-metre dry cargo ship Bilbao Trader drifted in the Istanbul Strait after suffering a malfunction.
The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged vessel turned around from its direction of travel and stopped metres from the shore.
The incident happened off Kuruçeşme at about 21:30 on October 13, while the ship was travelling from Istanbul to Derince.
Coast Guard rescue teams were sent to assist, and the malfunction was fixed shortly afterwards.
The ship continued under escort and left the strait safely.
- Who
- The Bilbao Trader, a 147-metre dry cargo ship flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda.
- What
- It suffered a malfunction, drifted and turned around before stopping near the shore. After repairs, it continued under escort.
- When
- About 21:30 on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Off Kuruçeşme in the Istanbul Strait.
- Why
- A malfunction caused the ship to drift.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Bilbao Trader suffered a malfunction off Kuruçeşme and drifted against its direction of travel.
Coast Guard teams fixed the malfunction, and the ship continued under escort and left the strait.
- Vessel
- Bilbao Trader
- Length
- 147 metres
- Ship type
- Dry cargo ship
- Flag
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Incident location
- Off Kuruçeşme, Istanbul Strait
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