A container ship, the Amnah, registered in Comoros, capsized in the Turkish port of Ambarlı. The vessel, built in 1996, measuring 101.08 meters in length, 18.45 meters in width, and with a deadweight tonnage of 5215 tons, listed to its side around 4:00 AM local time. According to the Turkish Coast Guard, the incident was caused by uneven weight distribution.
All 15 crew members were successfully evacuated. Five sailors jumped overboard and escaped on their own, while the remaining crew were rescued by emergency services. Swift action by the Coast Guard prevented significant environmental pollution; booms were deployed around the capsized vessel to contain any potential spills.
Currently, work is underway to recover containers that fell into the sea and to refloat the ship. An investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. The incident highlights the importance of adhering to safe loading practices to prevent similar accidents in the future. Details regarding the ship's condition and the extent of the damage are not yet available.