Engine Failure in Dardanelles Strait Triggers Swift Emergency Response

On April 26th, Turkey's Directorate General of Coastal Safety reported that the containership MSC Prosperity II suffered an engine failure while navigating south of Kepez in the Dardanelles Strait. The vessel, en route from Egypt to Tuzla, Turkey, experienced the malfunction during its passage through this critical maritime route.

Thanks to a well-coordinated emergency response by the Çanakkale Ship Traffic Services Center, the vessel was safely moved to avoid disrupting maritime traffic and ensure the safety of other vessels. No injuries or environmental impact were reported as a result of the incident.

The MSC Prosperity II, a 2003-built ship flying the flag of Liberia, measures 172.2 meters in length, 25.26 meters in width, and has a carrying capacity of 1,541 TEU.

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