Two ships ablaze in Romanian Black Sea waters, 7 sailors missing
Rescuers searched for eight crew members after the Wine Trader fire as officials investigated possible drone involvement in the Black Sea.
- On Thursday, eight crew members were missing after a fire broke out on the San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader approximately 13 nautical miles southeast of Sulina off Romania's Black Sea coast.
- Suspected Russian drones have hit multiple ships near Romania and Bulgaria since last week in a spillover from the Ukraine war, renewing concerns about security in critical Black Sea shipping lanes.
- Earlier, the Comoros-flagged tanker Yara J caught fire off Sulina on Wednesday, though the crew extinguished the blaze themselves; Defence Minister Radu Miruta confirmed an investigation is underway.
- Rescuers continue searching for 11 crew members missing from Tuesday's strike on the Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship Dignity, while Bulgaria requested NATO support to strengthen surveillance and response capabilities.
- British finance minister John Healey urged nations at Thursday's International Monetary Fund meetings to tighten sanctions on Russia-linked shipping, warning that disruptions threaten the global food crisis.
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Los Angeles TimesRomanian authorities continue rescue mission after another Black Sea ship fire leaves 7 missing
Romanian authorities have launched search and rescue operations off the Black Sea coast after a fire broke out on a ship that left seven people missing. The fire occurred on Thursday aboard the San Marino-flagged Wine Trader. The chemical tanker…
Two commercial ships were again attacked by drones off the Romanian coast on Wednesday evening and in the early morning of Thursday. This is confirmed by the…
On the sidelines of an EU summit in Brussels, the Romanian President announced on Thursday 15 October that ships flying the flag of San Marino and the Comoros have caught fire, targeted by drones. Seven people have been reported missing.
Romanian authorities launch search and rescue operation after reported explosions aboard San Marino-flagged vessel; Romania, Bulgaria to discuss possible NATO consultations
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