Norwegian offshore vessel pulls nine survivors from Black Sea after drone strike
The Norwegian offshore ship Sartor rescued nine people after a cargo vessel was hit by a suspected Russian drone off Romania.
A cargo ship sailing near Romania in the Black Sea was allegedly hit by a Russian drone, resulting in one confirmed death and three missing crew members. Romanian maritime authorities announced that a nearby boat had capsized and called for assistance. The Norwegian offshore vessel Sartor, working in the area for an oil-field development, answered the call. Operated by Høyland Offshore, the ship retrieved nine individuals from the sea. Fleet owner Karsten Høyland said the vessel went to aid the distressed boat and successfully rescued the survivors.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing danger to commercial shipping in the Black Sea amid escalating drone attacks.
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