Liberian-flagged container ship reportedly hit by sea drones
A distress signal about a container ship struck by sea drones reached authorities at 12.01pm, the Transport Ministry says.
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An alert about a Liberian-flagged container ship said to have been struck by sea drones was received at 12.01pm on Wednesday 28 October, according to Bulgaria's Ministry of Transport.
The ministry said the signal was sent by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Constanța, Romania. A further update in the source report refers to 12.13pm, but the available text does not say what happened at that time.
The Bulgarian daily Dnevnik reported that the vessel was hit at around noon.
What we know so far
- The ship sails under the flag of Liberia.
- The alert said it had been hit by unmanned sea drones.
- The first signal came from the rescue coordination centre in Constanța at 12.01pm.
The material available to us does not give the ship's name, its exact position, the condition of the crew or the extent of any damage. We have left those details out until they are confirmed by official sources.
Readers who follow maritime news in the Black Sea region should expect further statements from the Transport Ministry and the relevant maritime authorities. We will update this story if more verified information becomes available.
