An alarm was raised off the Floria area of Constantinople when two tankers flying the flags of Azerbaijan and Turkey sent out an emergency signal. The incident occurred off Bakirkyoy, with the authorities immediately mobilizing rescue teams.

According to a statement from the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the two tankers “came into contact while they were anchored. They were the tanker KALBAJAR, 141 meters long, and ALATEPE, 115 meters long.”

As noted in the statement, due to the proximity of the ships to the shore and the report of contact between them, land-based rescue teams and a tugboat, under the General Directorate of Coastal Safety, were immediately directed to the scene.

So far, no injuries or marine pollution have been reported, while the relevant authorities continue to monitor the situation and investigate the circumstances under which the incident occurred.