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Ship loaded with agricultural fertilizers gets stuck in shallows in the port of Burgas

Photo: Daniela Kostadinova

A cargo ship carrying agricultural fertilizers got stuck in shallow waters near the entrance channel of the port of Burgas while performing a maneuver. The ship, flying the Liberian flag, can be seen from the public access area near the city's Marine Station, BNR correspondent Daniela Kostadinova reported.

A diving team is conducting an underwater inspection of the vessel. It is about to be pulled by tugboats.

Editor: Miglena Ivanova

Publication in English: Alexander Markov

Photo: Daniela Kostadinova



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