Sudden! A box of boats flipped over on its side at the dock! A large number of containers fell into the water and were damaged...
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On December 23, local time, a container ship named "Amnah" docked at Ambarli Port in Istanbul, Turkey lost its stability and capsized during loading and unloading operations, causing a large number of containers to fall into the water.
The accident triggered emergency rescue and environmental operations as port officials worked to contain damage and clean up the scene.
The accident occurred at around 4 a.m. local time on the 23rd. The footage showed that the ship gradually tilted to the side of the dock during loading, and eventually rolled over into the water.
Preliminary information said that there were 15 crew members on board at the time of the incident, 5 of whom jumped into the icy water and swam to a safe area, while the remaining 10 were successfully rescued by the rescue team. According to Turkish official sources, one crew member suffered minor injuries and has been sent to the hospital for treatment.
The authorities quickly initiated environmental protection efforts and the risk of marine pollution was controlled by setting up floating barriers around the ship. Rescue operations have begun under the coordination of the Port Authority and cleanup operations and salvage work are ongoing.
Ship information shows that the Amnah was built in 1996, has a capacity of 508TEU, flies the flag of Comoros, and is still anchored in Ambarli Port.
The ship just completed the ownership transfer in October this year. It is currently owned by a company in Belize and managed by a Turkish company, flying the flag of Comoros. Previously, the ship belonged to the Russian Fesco Shipping Company.
Preliminary reports indicate that the pier has suffered structural damage, and some experts expect the berth to be out of service for a considerable period of time for necessary repairs.
We would also like to remind all cargo owners and freight forwarders who have recently been involved in shipments to this port to pay attention to whether shipping schedules, logistics and transportation, etc. are affected and delayed.
