The increasing security threats to commercial vessels in the Black Sea region in recent months once again highlight the importance of maritime safety and professional emergency response capabilities. One of the leading brands in the Turkish tugboat industry... PGE Tugs & Salvage As such, we play an active role in the crises in the region; we work with all our might to ensure maritime safety in international waters.
Lastly, our expert teams examined the Turkish-owned and Panama-flagged vessel that was heavily damaged in a drone attack off the coast of Ukraine on June 22. M/V VICTRESS Quite challenging for a dry cargo ship. emergency ship salvage operation He signed it.
Ship Salvage Operation in a War Zone
Immediately following the attack, the M/V VICTRESS, having completely lost its engine power and been abandoned by its crew for safety reasons, began drifting uncontrollably in a high-risk area of the Black Sea. To prevent the ship from causing another maritime accident or a serious environmental disaster, PGE Tugs & Salvage quickly established a crisis management team.
After promptly obtaining all necessary official permits, we will begin operating one of our fleet's strongest assets, a Turkish-flagged vessel. Mr. Ayaz, our tugboat We set sail towards Ukrainian territorial waters for the rescue operation.
24/7 Uninterrupted Operation and Successful Backup
Our expert team, sailing within the safe maritime corridor designated by the Ukrainian Coast Guard, reached the damaged vessel on schedule despite challenging sea and conflict conditions. Thanks to our operational experience and mastery of international maritime procedures, we quickly established a safe towing connection with the M/V VICTRESS.
Our team worked around the clock throughout the operation in this high-risk area. Thanks to the right steps taken, potential losses of life, property, and the environment were prevented.
Safe Return to Turkish Waters
As a result of our meticulous and continuous rescue efforts lasting days, the M/V VICTRESS has been completely removed from the war zone and safely brought to Turkish territorial waters. The ship has been towed... To the Black Sea Ereğli Iron and Steel Port Following the docking, we successfully completed the cargo unloading operations. The vessel was secured in a safe area for subsequent maintenance and repair processes.
Strong Inter-institutional Coordination
This operation, conducted by PGE Tugs & Salvage, has once again demonstrated the superior operational capabilities of Turkish tugboats, not only in port services but also in international waters and high-risk areas of war.
We would like to thank everyone who supported us at every stage of this challenging process and who ensured uninterrupted inter-institutional cooperation in crisis management. To the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the Consulate General in Odessa, and AKOM (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center). We sincerely thank the authorities.
At PGE Tugs & Salvage, we will continue to be a leader in the maritime industry with our expert team, modern fleet, and solution-oriented approach in times of crisis.