Two tankers collided in Turkey, specifically off the coast of Istanbul. The two oil vessels – flying Turkish and Azerbaijani flags – crashed off Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, and issued distress calls for help as rescue teams rushed to the scene.
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Turkey: Cause of tanker collision remains unknown
The cause of the collision remains unknown at this time. Following the distress signals from both vessels, rescue teams from the General Directorate of Coast Guard and the tugboat Kurtarma-9 were dispatched to the incident location. Rescue operations continue for the 141-meter tanker “Kalbajar” and the 115-meter vessel “Alatepe,” according to Turkish media reports.
İstanbul Küçükçekmece açıklarında birbirine temas eden Azerbaycan ve Türk bandıralı iki tankerden acil durum çağrısı yapıldı.
Olay yerine kurtarma ekipleri sevk edildi.https://t.co/wsBNpk8guu pic.twitter.com/Li9QzOlZop
— TRT HABER (@trthaber) December 30, 2025
İstanbul Küçükçekmece açıklarında iki tanker henüz belirlenemeyen nedenle birbirine temas etti
141 metre boyundaki “Kalbajar” ve 115 metre boyundaki “Alatepe” isimli tankerlerin kurtarılması için çalışmalar sürüyorhttps://t.co/xBdC3xmIgJ pic.twitter.com/glZx5nnVR3
— Anadolu Ajansı (@anadoluajansi) December 30, 2025
