TURGUT KOCABAS - Sinking

Built                        1980

GRT                        2247

Vessel Type          Bulk carrier

Voyage from/to    Bourgas, Bulgaria to Diliskelesi Turkey

Casualty date        3rd September 2007

Cargo                     Bulk cargo

Reports have been received that the Turkish flag vessel TURGUT KOCABAS, 2247 GRT, 1980 built has sunk after a collision with the vessel ZINNET METE. All of the crew were rescued except for one who is unfortunately missing. Searches are being made.

If you have insured cargo on board this vessel and require our assistance to deal with pursuing recovery for any losses that you may suffer please do let us know. In this regard, we have identified the colliding vessels’ P&I Club, which is the UK P&I Club.