Crew of Iranian Ship Rescued

Baku / 07.27.19 / Turan: Nine members of the Iranian dry cargo ship Shabahang that is in distress off the coast of Azerbaijan near the port of Lankaran have been rescued by Emergency Situations Ministry helicopters and the patrol vessel of the State Border Service.

The operation was successfully completed at 16.10, the State Maritime Agency of Azerbaijan reported.

Currently, the crew members are evacuated ashore in safe conditions, the message says.

Recall that the distress signal on the ship arrived at 14.10. After that, two Emergencies Ministry helicopters and a patrol ship of the State Fire Service were sent to help the seamen in distress.-06d-

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Iranian Cargo Ship in Distress in Caspian off Coast of Azerbaijan

Baku / 07.27.19 / Turan: The Shabahang cargo ship floating under the Iranian flag is in distress in the Caspian Sea near the port of Lankaran in southern Azerbaijan.

The SOS signal entered the National Center of the State Maritime Agency of Azerbaijan at 14.10 local time.

The rescue operation involved 2 helicopters of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the patrol ship of the State Border Service. The rescue operation continues. -06D--