by di-ve.com - editorial@di-ve.com
Local News -- Monday, July 20, 2009 -- 15:30CEST
A Maltese-registered freighter sank in the Black Sea on Friday morning, but no injuries have been reported, the Malta Maritime Authority said.
Crewmembers on board the Emma, a 1,520-ton 1971-built ship, noticed that the ship was flooding at around 2000h on Thursday. Although attempts to pump out the water were made, the ship was taking in more water than the pumps could handle, and the vessel eventually sank to a depth of about 1,500m at around 0718h on Friday.
All 11 crewmembers, reportedly Turkish nationals, abandoned the ship before it sank and are safe.
The Emma was carrying around 2,000 metric tonnes of urea. No pollution was reported.
The MMA is investigating the incident, with the assistance of its appointed inspector in Turkey. The authority is also keeping contact with the ship’s managers, and the Maltese authorities will collaborate with local authorities in the accident’s investigation.
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