What Crew Members Say About Med-Beykoz

**Title: 'Med Beykoz' Engine Malfunction Resolved Near Akbaş** On April 26, 2026, the cargo ship 'Med Beykoz' encountered engine troubles while navigating near Akbaş, situated just outside the Çanakkale Strait. The vessel was on its way from Gebze to Izmir when the incident occurred. The Çanakkale Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Centre sprang into action to manage the situation effectively. With a professional pilot on board, the response team employed three tugboats — 'Kurtarma 15', 'Kurtarma 20', and 'Kurtarma 4' — to safely guide the 'Med Beykoz' to Karanlık Liman Anchorage. The ship was successfully secured at coordinates 38° 27' N 027° 09' E and remained anchored without further incident as of April 27. Following resolution of the engine issues, the vessel embarked on its voyage towards Antalya, with an expected time of arrival set for April 30. For a glimpse of the operation, check out the video coverage here: [Video Link](https://x.com/i/status/2048417339977179201).