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Shocking footage shows the crew of a panicked cargo ship trying to escape as the vessel capsizes and containers begin to fall off the ship at a Turkish port.
Last Monday, 23rd December, scenes of panic took over the Ambarli-Marpot Port, in Istanbul, Türkiye. A Comorian-flagged cargo ship, a volcanic archipelago off the east coast of Africa, named Amnah, began to capsize dramatically, forcing the crew to abandon the deck in a hurry.
Shocking footage captured the moment giant shipping containers fell into the sea as authorities tried to control the situation.
Emergency evacuation
The incident occurred around 4am, caused by improper distribution of cargo, according to local reports.
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At least 15 crew members were on board at the time. Ten of them were rescued by tugboats after jumping into the water, while another five swam to shore on their own. One person suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital.
Footage of the disaster showed civilians trying to help the crew reach safety. Turkey's transport ministry said floating barriers had been installed around the ship to prevent environmental damage.
Rescue operations
Local authorities cordoned off the area after the accident, warning of the risk of pollution caused by the cargo, which remained at the port. In a statement, the Ministry said: “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 101-meter-long Amnah was built in 1996 and had left Derince Port in Izmit Bay before arriving in Istanbul. It was not the first accident involving ships this year.
Other notable cases
In a similar incident, a South Korean-flagged chemical tanker carrying nearly 1,000 tons of acid capsized off the coast of Mutsure Island in Japan.
Seven people lost their lives on the occasion. 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 cause of the accident. The incident has reignited debates about maritime safety and the environmental impact of disasters in the sector.
