Ukraine’s Southern
Defense Forces report that two seafarers were injured when a Panama-flagged
general cargo ship headed to load grain in a Danube port struck a Black Sea
mine.
The ship lost speed and control, a fire broke out
on the upper deck an, to avoid flooding, the captain grounded the vessel
“Boats of the Maritime
Guard and Search and Rescue Service immediately assisted the crew and brought
medics on board,†says a
post on the Southern Defense Forces Telegram channel. “Upon inspection of the ship and interview of the
captain, two sailors were found who were injured.â€
“One person was
treated on the spot, the second injured person was taken to the nearest
hospital for further examination, accompanied by medics,†says the post. “His condition is satisfactory.â€