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...from Malta "

Maltese Cargo Vessel Sinks in Black Sea

21 / 07 / 09

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The Maltese flagged cargo ship ‘Emma’ built in 1971 was carrying 2,000 tonnes of urea, organic compound used in the agriculture and chemical industries, when she sank in the Black Sea after taking a substantial amount of water. Last week, according to informed sources, the ship experienced flooding in one of its cargo holds.  After futile attempts to pump the water out, the ship sunk on Friday morning. The 11 crew members are reported to be safe after successfully abandoning the vessel and no pollution has been reported.  

Maltese Cargo Vessel Sinks in Black Sea

21 / 07 / 09

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The Maltese flagged cargo ship ‘Emma’ built in 1971 was carrying 2,000 tonnes of urea, organic compound used in the agriculture and chemical industries, when she sank in the Black Sea after taking a substantial amount of water. Last week, according to informed sources, the ship experienced flooding in one of its cargo holds.  After futile attempts to pump the water out, the ship sunk on Friday morning. The 11 crew members are reported to be safe after successfully abandoning the vessel and no pollution has been reported.