The 13 crew of a Russian cargo vessel in serious distress in the Solent have been confirmed as safe.
The 27-year-old Mekhanik Yartsev developed an alarming list earlier today, at what appears to be 45° to its port side.
Although the vessel has developed the list, it has power and is currently stable. The vessel is at anchor in the Solent and a pilot vessel is assessing the vessel’s stability and cargo. The 13 crew onboard are reported to be safe and well.
Major rescue on going in Solent
Russian General Cargo Ship 'MEKHANIK YARTSEV' is currently listing to port, seemingly laying on a sandbank in the Solent by Bravo Anchorage off Stokes Bay, Gosport.
#Breaking REPORTS OF TANKER IN SERIOUS DISTRESS IN SOLENT
Spotted Portsmouth has received reports of a Russian cargo vessel in serious distress in the Solent.
The 27-year-old Mekhanik Yartsev has developed an alarming list at what appears to be 45° to its port side.
The boat is more than half way through a journey from Riga in Latvia to Warrenpoint in Northern Ireland.
Pilot Boat Hamstead is assisting the 2,500 tonne tanker at this time.
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