Turkish Crew Still Missing on 12th Day – Latest News from Turkey
Turkish Crew Member Disappears from Cargo Ship in International Waters
On January 12, a dry cargo ship with 23 Turkish crew members was sailing in international waters, 18 nautical miles off Bartın’s Kurucaşile district when a crew member, Mücahit Şener, disappeared. Şener, who was in charge of cleaning works, was reported missing when the crew could not locate him and suspected that he had fallen into the sea.
The 180-meter-long dry cargo ship was en route from Russia’s Novorosssiyky Port to Iskenderun Port when the incident occurred. The crew immediately reported the disappearance of Şener and initiated a search for him.
The exact circumstances of Şener’s disappearance are still unknown, and search efforts are ongoing. The Turkish authorities have been informed of the situation, and they are working with the crew to gather more information and assist in the search.
The disappearance of a crew member at sea is a concerning and distressing situation for both the crew members and their families. The safety and well-being of all crew members are of the utmost importance, and efforts to locate Şener and ensure the safety of the remaining crew are ongoing.
As the search for Mücahit Şener continues, the crew, authorities, and the shipping company are working together to determine what happened and to provide support to the crew members and their families during this difficult time. More updates on the situation will be provided as the search and investigation progress.
