Turkish Cargo Ship Sinks in Black Sea During Storm, Crew Unreachable

ISTANBUL – A Turkish cargo ship, the Kafkametler, with 12 crew members on board sank off the Black Sea coast of Turkey during a severe storm on Sunday. The Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, stated on Monday that authorities have been unable to establish contact with the crew.
The incident began when the captain of the Turkish-flagged Kafkametler reported on Sunday morning that the ship was drifting toward a breakwater off Eregli in northwest Turkey’s Zonguldak province. Subsequently, the ship hit the breakwater and sank.
The provincial governor’s office had earlier reported the ship’s precarious situation caused by the storm. The adverse weather conditions on Sunday hampered search and rescue operations, preventing air and sea vessels from conducting searches.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya addressed the media, confirming the sinking of the ship after it collided with the breakwater. He explained that due to the severe weather, search and rescue efforts had to be postponed. Yerlikaya reassured that once the weather conditions improve, search and rescue activities will commence promptly.
The situation raises concerns for the safety and well-being of the 12 crew members aboard the cargo ship. The maritime incident underscores the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions, emphasizing the importance of timely and coordinated response efforts during such emergencies.
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