Having just passed under the First Bosphorus Bridge, sailing northbound with destination Yuzhne, Ukraine. The MAXI BRAZIL is the largest bulk carrier (LOA 328 meters) that has passed through the Istanbul strait.
The passage occurred between 12:01 - 13:50 (local time) with tug escort by local tugs KURTARMA 7 and KURTARMA 9. Pilot was on board.