Hong Kong-flagged tanker runs aground in Samsun after drone attack in Black Sea
Key Points
- Hong Kong-flagged M/T Golden Sapling tanker suffered a drone attack in the Black Sea
- 21 crew members evacuated by the vessel Maran Pytha to Russia's Port of Novorossiysk
- Empty tanker drifted to Samsun Alaçam shores due to bad weather conditions
- Coast Guard and Port Authority teams conducting inspections in the area
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The Hong Kong-flagged tanker M/T Golden Sapling came under drone attack while sailing approximately 90 miles from the Port of Sinop. The attack caused damage to the vessel, and its 21-member crew was evacuated by the vessel Maran Pytha and taken to Russia's Port of Novorossiysk. After the crew's departure, the empty tanker began drifting due to adverse weather conditions in the Black Sea.
Today, the tanker ran aground near the shore at the Geyikkoşan location in the Alaçam district of Samsun. Upon notification, Coast Guard and Port Authority teams were dispatched to the area. After completing their inspections, the teams will assess how the tanker will be salvaged and to which port it will be towed. The last signal from the tanker was received on Wednesday, August 26, around 02:00.
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- Where and how did the tanker run aground?
- After the crew was evacuated, the tanker drifted due to bad weather conditions and ran aground near the shore at the Geyikkoşan location in the Alaçam district of Samsun.
- What happened to the crew?
- The 21 personnel on board were rescued by the vessel named Maran Pytha and safely transported to Russia's Port of Novorossiysk.
- What will be done regarding the tanker?
- Coast Guard and Port Authority teams are conducting inspections; the method of salvage and the destination port will be determined after the assessments.
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