Dry bulk carrier Kapitan Kuznetsov had some damages and was taken in tow in 4:30 pm (MT) by the Rosmorport’s icebreaker Dixon on her way to Arkhangelsk, Rosmorport said lately Wednesday. The damages were not specified.
As of now, the Kapitan Kuznetsov is heading for Arkhangelsk port.
All people on board are alive, but a few of them were reportedly injured and need medical treatment.
An earlier report said, the dry cargo ship was spotted from the IL-38 maritime patrol aircraft during an hours-long search on 67 degrees 14 min north latitude, 42 degrees 58 min east longitude. The Dixon icebreaker of Rosmorport joined yesterday the fleet of vessels engaged in the search operation and arrived at the site to escort the Alexander Kuznetsov to Arkhangelsk.