A Turkish Pilot lost his life after falling into Bosphoru waters while boarding the ship, per Turkish authorities on Sunday, says an article published on marine insight website.
Summary
- A Turkish pilot tragically lost his life after falling into the Bosphorus waters while attempting to board a ship at the southern entrance point of the Istanbul waterway.
- The incident occurred during a transfer to extend pilotage service for a bulker.
- The pilot, and an unidentified fellow seafarer entered the sea while attempting to board the open-hatch handysize vessel.
Incident Details
A Turkish pilot, tragically lost his life after falling into the Bosphorus waters while attempting to board the ship at the southern entrance point of the Istanbul waterway. The incident occurred during a transfer to extend pilotage service for the bulker.
Circumstances
Pilot and an unidentified fellow seafarer entered the sea while attempting to board the open-hatch handysize vessel. Despite efforts to rescue pilot by a coworker, he was unconscious when brought to a nearby dock and later succumbed to hypothermia, according to initial evidence from Turkey’s directorate general of coastal safety (KEGM).
Response And Condolences
Turkey’s transport ministry expressed condolences to pilot’s loved ones and wished a speedy recovery for the injured sailor. Tolunay Ship Management, owner of the New Siham, has been identified in connection with the incident.
Bosphorus Waterway
The Bosphorus, connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, is a busy waterway frequented by numerous vessels carrying various cargoes such as iron ore, grains, and oil products. Incidents and engine disruptions are not uncommon, prompting swift responses from Turkish authorities to ensure the safety of vessels and crew.
Recent Disruption
On January 21st, an Aframax tanker, previously blacklisted for violating the Western price cap policy on seaborne Russia’s oil, caused a significant disruption, halting traffic in the waterway for over eight hours.
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Source: Marine insight
