Crew narrowly escapes as cargo ship Amnah capsizes in Istanbul
- The cargo ship Amnah capsized at Ambarli-Marpot in Istanbul due to imbalanced loading of cargo.
- Fifteen crew members were aboard, with ten rescued by aid workers and five escaping by jumping into the water.
- Preventive measures were initiated to control sea pollution, and the situation illustrates the critical safety risks in maritime transport.
On December 23, 2024, a cargo ship named Amnah tipped over in the port of Ambarli-Marpot in Istanbul, Turkey. This incident occurred around 1am GMT and was documented by CCTV footage released by Turkey's Directorate General for Maritime Affairs. The ship had an imbalanced cargo load, which led to its catastrophic tipping. In the chaos, fortunate actions allowed the crew members to scramble to safety. A total of 15 crew members were aboard, and of those, ten were rescued by aid workers, while five managed to jump into the water and escape to safety on their own. Remarkably, despite the dangerous situation, only one crew member sustained minor injuries and was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment. The authorities took quick action to prevent potential sea pollution by surrounding the ship with a floating barrier and coordinated rescue operations with the port authority. The ship, built in 1996 and measuring over 100 meters in length, had just traveled to Istanbul from Derince Port in Izmit Bay before the incident occurred. This event serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in maritime transport and the importance of adhering to loading protocols. No serious injuries were reported, illustrating the lucky escape of the crew amidst a potentially disastrous situation.