Ship Sinks in the Black Sea: Details of the Incident

The ship "Eileen" sank yesterday in the Bulgarian waters of the Black Sea, leaving behind questions and concerns. The incident, which cast a shadow over shipping in the area, triggered an immediate response from the authorities. The Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov announced details about the tragic incident.

According to the information provided, the sunken ship was transporting gypsum, loaded in bags. The vessel was heading towards the port of Chernomorsk when it suffered a breach. Initial data points to a possible structural weakness as the cause of the disaster. "It is certainly not from an external source, our helicopter flew over the ship and examined it carefully to establish this. It is probably a structural weakness," said Minister Karadjov.

The authorities" response was immediate and coordinated. The Bulgarian Search and Rescue service was activated, and it also sent a signal to its Romanian colleagues, reflecting the international nature of the situation. The Bulgarian Navy reacted swiftly. A helicopter from the Navy was the first to reach the site of the shipwreck.

Boats from Bulgaria and Romania also headed to the scene of the incident. However, they were later recalled after life rafts were tied to a Turkish research vessel that arrived at the scene. This coordination highlights the importance of international cooperation in such crisis situations. Minister Karadjov praised the rescue operation, calling it "a great example_q_ of effective interaction between Bulgarian and Romanian institutions. The situation remains dynamic, as the authorities continue to work to clarify all the circumstances surrounding the sinking.