Turkish Ferry Captain Arrested After Sinking, His Licence is Being Questioned | Marine News

Data Recovery and Ongoing Investigation00:08:52

Experts are looking to recover the vessel's voyage data recorder to analyze communications and bridge data to confirm the exact timeline and cause of the decision to proceed despite warnings.

Sinking Statistics and Legal Proceedings00:00:00

The incident resulted in 12-13 confirmed deaths with 19 people still missing. The vessel lies at 550 meters deep. Nine crew members, including the managing director and captain, are in custody facing negligence charges.

Negligence and Operational Failures00:01:09

Court testimony revealed that the vessel sailed despite warnings about rough seas and known structural issues, including previous water ingress incidents that were not taken seriously by the crew.

Evidence of Structural Damage00:03:10

Witness reports and photographic evidence show the catamaran-style vessel had pre-existing damage to its hull before departure, which exacerbated the sinking when it encountered heavy seas.

Captain's License Concerns00:05:51

Investigations have raised questions regarding the captain's credentials, specifically an alleged purchased license from Honduras after his Turkish master's license had lapsed.