The Hijacking Of M/V Kartepe

Almost one week has passed since the hijacking of the M/V Kartepe. With each passing day the dust and gun smoke around the whole affair settles leaving us with a better view of the things that happened during that night. As always the first information about the incident was incorrect or false. There was only... Continue Reading →

17 Nov 2011

M/V Kartepe hijacked in Marmara Sea

M/V Kartepe, a high speed passenger vessel belonging to the municipality of Izmit was hijacked by 4 or 5 terrorist this evening as the vessel was on her routine voyage from Izmit to Karamursel. According to news reports there are 19 passengers, 6 crew. The terrorist overwhelmed the crew and entered into the bridge by... Continue Reading →