A Turkish cargo ship, the Kafkametler, with 12 crew members onboard sank off Turkey’s Black Sea coast during a storm on November 19. The captain had reported the ship drifting toward a breakwater in northwest Turkey’s Zonguldak province. The vessel sank after hitting the breakwater. Adverse weather conditions have hindered search and rescue efforts, with authorities expressing concern about the crew’s well-being. The incident occurred during powerful storms in the region, complicating the response to the maritime emergency.
Turkish Cargo Ship Sinks in Black Sea Amid Storm, 12 Crew Members Missing
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