Captain of Tuğberk İmamoğlu found dead after Marmara Sea shipwreck

Search and rescue operations continue in the Marmara Sea following the collision and sinking of the cargo ship Tuğberk İmamoğlu on September 2. The vessel sank within approximately 11 minutes after colliding with the ship Alsu off the coast of Silivri.

Authorities have recovered the body of one crew member, identified through forensic examination as the ship's captain, Yaşar Kayhan. His body was located approximately five kilometers from the collision site.

As of the 15th day of operations, search efforts by the Coast Guard, General Directorate of Coastal Safety, and Naval Forces remain focused on locating the nine remaining missing crew members. The wreckage of the Tuğberk İmamoğlu was previously located using advanced sonar systems and remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROV). Investigations into the cause of the collision and potential maritime regulation violations are ongoing.