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07-Jan-2019
CREW RESCUED AFTER VESSEL SINKS
Black Sea, Turkey
Crew rescued after vessel sinks
Monday, January 7, 2019, Black Sea, Turkey
A research and rescue operation is underway after a distress signal was received from a Panama-flagged vessel reported to be sinking 77 sea miles off the Black Sea port of Samsun.
Coastal Safety immediately sent a rescue boat and helicopter and with their first contact, three crew members were rescued in good condition.
The rescue operation continues.
For further details/updates and information about operations in Turkey contact GAC Turkey at turkey@gac.com
