Temporary traffic suspension

05 Oct 2022 / Bosphorus, Turkey

Vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait was suspended in both directions at 02:45 hours local time today (5 October) after a general cargo vessel reported engine failure during her northbound transit.

Traffic resumed at 03:40 after the master of the vessel declared main engine was restored to good order.

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