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Istanbul Straits traffic suspended in both directions due to cargo ship malfunction

On Saturday, the Istanbul Straits experienced a temporary suspension of traffic in both directions. This was caused by a malfunction on the SNP Pazar, an 80-meter cargo ship near the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. To address the issue, a tugboat was promptly dispatched to assist.

Anadolu Agency TÜRKIYE
Published January 27,2024
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The Istanbul Straits on Saturday temporarily suspended both directions of traffic due to a cargo ship malfunction.

A tugboat was dispatched to help the SNP Pazar, an 80-meter (262-foot) cargo ship, which suffered a machinery malfunction near the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, said a statement by the Turkish Coastal Safety Directorate General.