Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Bers

On March 19, 2025, just after noon, the cargo vessel 'Bers' experienced an engine failure while navigating the Bosphorus Strait in a loaded condition, right in front of the iconic 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü (July 15 Martyrs Bridge). The vessel was making its way from Iskenderun to Constanta when the incident occurred, leading to a temporary halt of shipping activities in both directions of the busy strait. Fortunately, the situation was swiftly managed; about an hour post-incident, the tug 'Kurtarma 11' (IMO: 9854399) came to assist the 'Bers'. With the guidance of a pilot and oversight from the Istanbul VTS Center, the 'Bers' was safely towed and securely moored at the Ahırkapı Demir anchorage shortly before 2 p.m. UTC. Maritime traffic through the Bosphorus was resumed later that afternoon. As of March 20, the vessel remained stationary at coordinates 40° 59' N 028° 58' E. For a detailed report including a photo, visit: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1902416230411096350.