Dozens of tankers carrying hazardous materials like petroleum, chemicals, and LPG have formed a massive “tanker park” off the coast of Istanbul. Aerial photos captured the vessels tightly lined up in the Marmara Sea near the districts of Avcılar and Küçükçekmece. Authorities require these highly volatile ships to wait in designated safe anchorage zones before navigating the congested Bosphorus Strait or docking at nearby port facilities. This strict maritime regulation is a crucial safety measure designed to control the flow of dangerous cargo through one of the world’s busiest waterways.
Ahmet Faruk Sarıkoç