In Beşiktaş, a morning incident nearly led to disaster. The Liberia-flagged cargo ship 'EGEM-M' was swept away due to a machinery failure and strong winds.

The incident occurred around 07:50, as the ship headed towards the piers. Panic ensued in the area, prompting passengers to evacuate the vicinity.

The ship managed to maneuver and stop just before crashing into the pier, averting a potential disaster. The moment was captured on mobile phones.

Pier workers noted the challenges posed by the storm, emphasizing that a collision could have resulted in serious consequences.