The 1984-built general cargo vessel MV Esperanza collided with a RoRo passenger vessel Ezine while the two were transiting the Dardanelles, the Turkish coast guard confirmed.
Several vehicles aboard the RoRo vessel were reportedly damaged in the accident which occurred on April 3, while the ship’s starboard side, bulwark and hull were teared.
The cargo vessel, which sustained damages to its bow and ballast tank, was subsequently towed to Eceabat.
Relevant authorities will conduct a survey of the cargo vessel to establish whether the ship is seaworthy.
The two vessels clashed in the late evening hours off the coast of Canakkale, Dardanelles.
Once the Turkish coast guard was notified, the authorities launched tugs and rescue vessels to the scene.
There were no injuries reported in the collision.
World Maritime News Staff