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Stunning Images Show Crew of Cargo Ship in Panic Trying to Escape as the Vessel Capsizes and Containers Begin to Plunge in Port in Turkey.
Last Monday, December 23rd, scenes of panic took over Ambarli-Marpot Port in Istanbul, Turkey. A cargo ship flying the Comoros flag, an archipelago off the east coast of Africa, named Amnah, began to tip dramatically, forcing the crew to abandon the deck in haste.
Shocking images captured the moment giant containers fell into the sea while authorities tried to control the situation.
Emergency Evacuation
The incident occurred around 4 AM, caused by improper cargo distribution, according to local reports.
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At least 15 crew members were on board at the time. Ten were rescued by tugboats after jumping into the water, while five others swam to shore on their own. One person sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Images of the disaster showed civilians trying to help the crew find safety. The Turkish Ministry of Transport stated that floating barriers were installed around the ship to prevent environmental damage.
Rescue Operations
Local authorities cordoned off the area after the accident, warning of the pollution risk posed by the cargo, which remained in the port. In a statement, the Ministry declared: “The risk to the marine environment has been controlled and the ship is surrounded by floating barriers. Rescue operations have begun under the coordination of our port authority.”
The Amnah, measuring 101 meters in length, was built in 1996 and had departed from the Port of Derince in the Gulf of Izmit before arriving in Istanbul. This was not the first incident involving ships this year.
Other Notable Cases
In a similar episode, a chemical tanker flying the South Korean flag, carrying nearly a thousand tons of acid, capsized off the coast of Mutsure Island in Japan.
At that time, seven people lost their lives. This type of accident highlights the frequent risks faced by cargo vessels around the world.
As rescue operations at Ambarli-Marpot Port continue, authorities are investigating the exact causes of the accident. The incident reignites debates about maritime safety and the environmental impact of disasters in the sector.
