Discover the Glard-2: Ratings & Maritime News

A devastating maritime accident occurred on January 21, 2023, as the chemical tanker 'Glard-2' collided with the Turkish fishing vessel 'Dursun Ali Coşkun' at the entrance of the Istanbul Strait, specifically in the Rumelifeneri area (Position: 41° 19.50' N, 29° 02.50' E). The collision resulted in the unfortunate recovery of three deceased fishermen, whose bodies were retrieved by the Coast Guard and transported to shore. Search and rescue operations are still ongoing to locate the remaining three crew members who are currently unaccounted for. Following the incident, the 'Glard-2' was safely relocated to Turkeli Anchorage, utilizing its own power. Both the Harbour Master's investigation unit and the Public Prosecutor have initiated inquiries into the incident—focusing on technical and legal aspects respectively. Authorities will collect statements from the crew and review the ship's engine and navigation system records. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the missing individuals may have been trapped inside the cabin of the fishing vessel, which sank within minutes of the collision. Transport Ministry officials confirmed that the incident has not resulted in any pollution to date. After completing preliminary investigations, the 'Glard-2' resumed its journey from Rostov-on-Don to Izmir, anchoring off Istanbul at 2:30 a.m. (pos. 40° 58.66' N, 028° 57.14' E) on January 21. The tanker successfully reached its destination in Izmir on January 27 at 9 a.m.

In a tragic maritime incident on January 10, 2020, the tanker 'Glard 2' collided with the Turkish fishing vessel 'Dursun Ali Coşkun' at approximately 3:35 a.m. as it approached the anchorage area north of Kilyos, situated five miles off the Istanbul coast. The tanker was navigating from Rostov-on-Don to Izmir at the time of the accident. Within moments of the impact, the fishing vessel sank, leaving three out of its six crew members rescued by nearby fishermen. A search and rescue (SAR) operation was immediately mobilized by the Turkish Coastguard, deploying lifeboats 'Kiyem 5' and 'Kiyem 8', along with patrol boats 'SG-KB7427', 'KB-4318', 'TCSG-71', 'TCSG-906', and 'TCSG-505'. Helicopters, divers, and local fishing boats also joined the search for the three missing crew members. Authorities suspect that heavy fog conditions might have played a role in the collision. The 'Glard 2' successfully anchored at the Istanbul Strait North Entrance, albeit with visible bow damage. For more details, view the Turkish news report containing photographs of the incident: https://www.internethaber.com/rumelifenerinde-tanker-ile-balikci-teknesi-carpisti-2075403h.htm.