Erdem-Karadeniz Vessel Reviews and Specifications

In the early morning hours of May 4, 2013, a maritime accident occurred off Haydarpasha at Sarayburnu, near the historic Topkapı Palace. The public ferry 'Kalamis' collided head-on with the 'Erdem Karadeniz,' a vessel belonging to Dentur Avrasya, amid dense fog conditions that significantly reduced visibility. This unfortunate incident resulted in injuries to three passengers on the 'Kalamis'. The 'Kalamis' was making its way from Kadikoy to Karakoy when it struck the 'Erdem Karadeniz,' which was navigating between the Kabataş dock and the picturesque Prince’s Islands in the Marmara Sea. The Turkish Coastal Safety Administration responded swiftly, deploying fast rescue boats 'Kiyem 3', 'Kiyiemniyeti 4', and 'Kurtama 5' to transfer the injured passengers to safety. Following the crash, all ferry operations were halted as authorities prioritized safety and awaited the weather to improve. The 'Erdem Karadeniz' managed to return to Kabataş after the collision, but the incident has raised serious concerns regarding ferry safety in foggy conditions. For a detailed report accompanied by visuals, visit: http://www.seanews.com.tr/article/ACCIDENTS/101304/Erdem-Karadeniz-Kalamis-Collision/