07 Jan 2019 / Black Sea, Turkey

Crew rescued after vessel sinks

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 [email protected]

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