BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 30. The measures taken in connection with the snagging of the anchor chain of the Kalbajar tanker on the stern of the Alatepe tanker due to unfavorable weather conditions in the Küçükçekmece anchorage area in Istanbul have been successfully completed, ASCO told Trend.
There was no need for the intervention of external rescue forces during the operation. Thus, the crew of the Kalbajar tanker started the engine, pulled the ship out of shallow water, and safely crossed into deep water.
"As a result of the incident, the ship wasn't damaged, and no damage or leakage to the marine environment was recorded.
Currently, the Kalbajar tanker is fully ready for operation and is awaiting instructions for the next voyage," the organization added.
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Due to windy weather observed on the coast of Florya in the Küçükçekmece district of Istanbul, the anchor chain of the tanker Kalbajar caught on the propeller of the neighboring tanker Alatepe flying the Turkish flag, ASCO told Trend.
The relevant authorities were promptly notified of the incident, and, in accordance with established protocols, a port supervision team was dispatched to the scene.
Currently, technical personnel are conducting the necessary procedures on both vessels, while efforts are underway to safely disengage the anchor chain.
At the time of the incident, the vessel was not carrying any cargo.
The situation is fully under control, with no concerns regarding the safety of the crew.
Further updates on the progress of the rescue operations will be provided in due course.