Tanker captain held over sinking
Summary
The captain of the oil tanker ALSU and his third-in-command have been arrested over a collision with the cargo ship Tugberk Imamoglu off Istanbul that left 10 crew members missing. Prosecutors say negligent homicide charges stem from failures in navigational safety and oversight.
Key Points
- The captain of the oil tanker ALSU and his third-in-command were arrested on negligent homicide charges after a collision off Istanbul.
- The cargo vessel Tugberk Imamoglu sank quickly in the Sea of Marmara, leaving all 10 crew members missing.
- Prosecutors said the suspects failed to take necessary safety measures and that multiple breaches occurred aboard the tanker.
- Search and rescue operations continued while legal proceedings were launched against nine of the tanker’s 10 crew members.
