A Belizean-flagged dry cargo ship ran aground in the Black Sea

A Belizean-flagged dry cargo ship ran aground in the Black Sea

Kyiv  •  UNN

November 27 2023, 05:12 AM • 45700 views

The Belize-flagged cargo ship BLUE SHARK with 21 crew members ran aground near Anapa, Russia, during a severe storm, despite having anchored after a storm warning.

A Belizean-flagged Belize flag ship ran aground near the Russian Anapa. This UNN reports with reference to the relevant services of the Russian Federation. referring to the relevant services of the Russian Federation.

Quote

"A strong storm ran aground near the coast of Anapa near the village of Vityazevo, the dry cargo ship BLUE SHARK under the flag of Belize. According to the information of the Main Rescue Coordination Center of the Morspassluzhba Morspassluzhba Main Rescue Coordination Center, the vessel, which was under loading a cargo of barley for Egypt, was found near the coast of Anapa near the village of Vityazevo near the village of Vityazevo. in the seaport of Taman, with the receipt of a storm warning went to the anchorage," Rosmorrechflot reported.

According to the ship's captain, there are 21 crew members on board, citizens of Syria, India and Egypt. The strongest winds and waves tore the ship from its anchors and drifted toward the shore until it ran aground. The ship is now aground on an even keel just offshore. very close to shore.

Marine rescue crews are working on a rescue plan.