Istanbul Strait traffic halted after tanker engine failure off Kanlica

A Malta-flagged chemical tanker carrying 6,000 tons of vegetable oil suffered an engine failure and anchored off Kanlica, prompting a suspension of ship traffic through the Istanbul Strait. The incident is isolated and not yet linked to broader disruption, but the strait is a critical chokepoint for energy and cargo flows. Traffic resumption timing and cause of failure remain unclear.