Turkish freighter sailed straight onto coast, Bulgaria

General cargo ship VERA SU ran aground on Bulgarian coast in Yailata protected area, NW of Varna, at around 0100 UTC Sep 20, while en route from Yuzhniy Ukraine to Varna. Hull is said to be breached, but no leaks reported so far. Last AIS is 13 hours late, as of 1415 UTC Sep 20. Judging from track, the ship was heading straight for coast, though she should already change course. Bridge watch probably fell asleep. Turkish freighter is manned with Turkish – Azerbaijani crew.

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