A pusher vessel under the Czech flag sank on Saturday in the Constanta Port, after colliding with a convoy of barges, the Romanian Naval Authority (ANR) informed.
„A pusher vessel under the flag of the Czech Republic collided with a convoy that was maneuvering. As a result of the impact, the Czech ship suffered a water hole on the port side. Three pushers were sent to assist and they operated with 4 pumps to evacuate the water, but despite the efforts at 7:10 a.m. the damaged thruster sank. The 5 crew members were saved and are out of any danger”, the statement read.
According to the source, there are no traces of pollution, but as a safety measure an anti-pollution dam has been placed and the area will also be marked. At the same time, an advisory was issued to sailors regarding the danger of navigation in the area, reports Agerpres.
The Constanta Port Authority opened an investigation file to establish the causes of the accident.
