A Russia-flagged "Irtysh" ship (owned by Irtysh Shipping Company, the operator of Palmali Shipping Services & Agency Co. LTD, home port of Taganrog) was driven aground by rough seas in the vicinity of Cape Foros at the port of Bourgas (Bulgaria). The vessel was serving the Greece – Romania route, the Russian Ministry of Transport press service reported, citing Marine Rescue Coordination Center of MT.
 
As of today, the stranded ship is 200 meters offshore. It has 35 tons of diesel fuel on board. The 9-member crew (Russian citizens) are safe, no environmental danger reported. Eight tugs have attempted to refloat the ship recently but failed. The damage survey did show any breaches. The ship’s diesel fuel will be off-loaded to a barge, the report said.