The Turkish ship drifting in the Black Sea ran aground.

The Turkish ship drifting in the Black Sea ran aground.

06.01.2026 09:30

The Turkish ship named "HAPPY ARAS," drifting in the Black Sea, ran aground in the Kerch Strait and took on water. All 11 crew members, including 3 Turks, safely evacuated the ship. It was reported that the crew's health conditions are good.

The General Directorate of Maritime Affairs reported that the Turkish ship named "HAPPY ARAS," which was drifting in the Black Sea, ran aground and took on water in the Kerch Strait. All 11 crew members, including 3 Turks, have safely left the ship. It was reported that the health condition of the crew is good.

The Turkish ship drifting in the Black Sea ran aground

"THE CREW'S HEALTH CONDITION IS GOOD"

In a statement from the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs, it was stated: "All 11 crew members, including 3 Turks, on the Turkish-owned ship HAPPY ARAS, which ran aground and took on water south of the Kerch Strait while drifting in the Black Sea, have safely left the ship under the coordination of AAKKM. The health condition of the crew is good. Developments are being monitored."

The Turkish ship drifting in the Black Sea ran aground
The Turkish ship drifting in the Black Sea ran aground

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