21 Jan 2024 | 10:12 PM UTC
Turkiye: Maritime traffic resumes through Bosphorus Strait late Jan. 21 after temporary suspension due to vessel's anchor failure /update 1
Maritime traffic resumes through Turkiye's Bosphorus Strait late Jan. 21 after tanker anchors in waterway, prompting temporary traffic halt.
Authorities reopened the Bosphorus Strait to maritime traffic late Jan. 21 after the Liberian-flagged tanker Peria malfunctioned and dropped anchor in the waterway, prompting officials to temporarily suspend maritime traffic through the route in both directions earlier in the day. Vessels affiliated with the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety dispatched to provide assistance to the tanker, escorting the ship to an anchorage area.
Residual disruptions to maritime transport and shipping are possible as traffic flows normalize.
Prepare for possible residual disruptions to maritime transport and shipping if operating via the Bosphorus Strait. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
