Reviews & Ratings for the Reyhan-Sari

In a devastating incident on July 22, 2026, the bulk carrier 'Reyhan Sarı', en route from Taman, Russia, to Trabzon, Turkey, sustained significant damage due to a drone attack while navigating the Black Sea near Novorossiysk. The attack began at approximately 1:30 a.m., resulting in the tragic death of one Turkish crew member inside the engine room and leaving two others injured. Emergency protocols were swiftly activated following the assault, with a Coast Guard helicopter from Samsun conducting an urgent evacuation of the injured seafarers to Samsun Carsamba Airport for medical attention. Ufuk Cihan Yılmaz was hospitalized at Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMÜ) Medical Faculty Hospital for serious leg injuries, while Enes Torun, 21, was admitted to Samsun City Hospital with non-life-threatening cuts and is reported to be in stable condition. Unfortunately, another crew member remains uncontactable, as access to the affected cabin has been restricted due to damage. The initial drone strike impacted the ship’s engine room, followed by a subsequent explosion on the deck. In response to the incident, the crew instituted additional safety measures, and technical teams were deployed to assess the extent of the damage. Fortunately, the 'Reyhan Sarı' was deemed seaworthy after preliminary inspections and continued its journey to Trabzon, arriving successfully. Maritime authorities intend to conduct a thorough investigation of the ship's condition once it reaches port, as the attack disrupted the vessel's communication systems. Ongoing investigations are being carried out to ascertain the origins of the drone attack, amidst reports that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces recently targeted 13 vessels in the Black and Azov seas linked to Russian military and energy operations. However, no direct connection has been drawn between the attack on 'Reyhan Sarı' and these military operations. Turkish officials remain vigilant and are collaborating with pertinent maritime agencies as the situation develops.