Operations to free the anchor chain of the tanker Kalbajar have been successfully completed at the Küçükçekmece anchorage area in Istanbul, after it became entangled with the propeller of the tanker Alatepe due to adverse weather conditions.
The Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) told Report that the operation was carried out without the involvement of external rescue forces.
The crew of the tanker Kalbajar restarted the engine, maneuvered the vessel out of shallow waters, and safely proceeded to deeper waters.
No damage was sustained during the incident, and no losses were recorded.
At present, the tanker Kalbajar is fully operational and awaiting instructions for its next voyage.
An incident involving two tankers occurred off the Florya coast in Istanbul's Küçükçekmece anchorage area due to windy weather conditions.
The Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Closed Joint-Stock Company (ASCO) told Report that the anchor chain of the tanker Kalbajar became entangled with the propeller of the nearby Turkish-flagged tanker Alatepe. Relevant authorities were immediately informed, and port inspection teams were dispatched to the site in line with established procedures.
Technical work is currently underway on both vessels, with service crews taking measures to release the anchor chain safely. At the time of the incident, the tanker was not carrying any cargo.
ASCO stated that the situation is under control and there are no safety concerns regarding the crew. Further details on the progress of the response operations will be provided later.