Osaka Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On May 25, 2024, the tanker 'Osaka', carrying a significant cargo of 40,696 tons of petroleum products, encountered a serious issue when a rudder failure forced it ashore near Haydarpaşa. The vessel was en route from Novorossiysk to Mersin when the incident occurred. In response, the rapid assistance of tugs 'Kurtarma 7', 'Kurtarma 10', and 'Kurtarma 11' was deployed under the management of the Istanbul Ship Traffic Services Center, with the guidance of a pilot to secure the ship. Thankfully, the 'Osaka' was safely anchored at the Küçükçekmece anchorage. As of May 26, the ship remained stationary at coordinates 40° 56.70' N 028° 48.09' E. For more details, check the incident footage: https://x.com/i/status/1794249538171240576.

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