On Monday, Russian dry cargo carrier Pavel loaded with grain ran aground in the Mediterranean Sea on the way to Turkey. None of the crew (10 Russians and 2 Ukrainians) was hurt.
The communication is available with both the vessel and the ship owner. Nooilspill detected. Rescue tug boat from Greece is to reach the site by 14.00 Monday, RIA Novosti reports.
The vessel is said to have breaches in the hull and ballast tanks.
Dry cargo carrier Pavel flying the flag of Moldavia and being operated by Eisk Shipping Company was built in 1979.