The cargo ship Royad Mammadov sank in the Romanian EEZ, killing two crew members
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- In the exclusive economic zone of Romania in the Black Sea, the cargo ship Royad Mammadov caught fire and sank.
- Two crew members were killed and 11 more sailors were evacuated.
- The incident occurred on Monday around 11:00 Moscow time 30 nautical miles south of Sfantu Gheorghe.
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Why It Matters
The incident occurred in Romania's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. The bulk carrier Royad Mammadov caught fire and sank, leading to the death of two crew members and the evacuation of 11 sailors.
In the exclusive economic zone of Romania in the Black Sea, the cargo ship Royad Mammadov caught fire and sank. According to a statement by the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs, two crew members were killed in the incident, and another 11 sailors were successfully evacuated.
The emergency happened on Monday around 11:00 (the time coincides with Moscow). At the time of the accident, the ship was approximately 30 nautical miles south of the Romanian town of Sfantu Gheorghe.
The Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs clarified that the department quickly launched a large-scale search and rescue operation. Using the winch devices of a General Aviation Inspection helicopter, the victims were lifted on board and urgently transported for medical assistance. Currently, search work continues with the involvement of coast guard ships and aviation.
Open Questions
- What is the cause of the fire on the ship Royad Mammadov?
- What flag was under the ship Royad Mammadov?
- Is there a threat of pollution of the Black Sea due to a sunken ship?
- What are the names of the dead crew members?
