A maritime tragedy unfolded today as the Russian-flagged cargo ship URSA Major sank 40 miles off Cartagena (Murcia) following an engine room explosion.
The vessel, flying the Antiguan and Barbudan flag, carried 16 crew members; 14 were rescued and transferred to Spain, while two remain missing, according to the Cartagena Maritime Authority.
The rescue, coordinated by Salvamento Marítimo’s Clara Campoamor ship, began after a distress beacon was triggered at 12:15 PM.
Nearby vessel Oslo Carrier III first responded, locating the explosion and aiding in rescue efforts.
The Red Cross deployed healthcare and psychosocial teams to support survivors.
The operation was later handed over to a Russian Navy vessel, with the Spanish Navy’s Serviola on standby to address potential environmental impacts.
The URSA Major, built in 2009, had been en route from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok, scheduled to arrive on January 22.
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A Ship carrying Antigua and Barbuda flag? A who sign de order? What do we know about ships carrying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda? How is de country benefiting? Is that one of the reasons why the ALP closed debate on the budget? Much more questions than answers, but we like it so.
That’s the 4th Russian ship to have sunk in those waters in the last 10days and according to international sources poor maintenance has a lot to do with it. The question is how come they are sailing under our flag ?? Are we in some sort of arrangement with the Russian government???
Wow happy no one was hurt
How Antigua people ignorant so! Do some research first before you open your mouth and make us look shame! And to think of the millions spent annually on education!!!
Countries all over the world who have a ship’s registry allow ships to be registered and fly “their flag of convenience”. This is nothing new or strange. Check ADOMS for further explanation on ship’s registry and flag of conve ience.