The Liberian-flagged 1,276-TEU containership Contship Jet, operated by Zim, has sunk off Bulgaria with her load of containers after being struck yesterday by sea drones east of Cape Kaliakra.
Athens-based Contships Management Inc. confirms that m/v Contship Jet (IMO 9348625), a vessel under its management, was attacked in the Black Sea approximately 15 nautical miles off the Bulgarian coast by three sea drones of unknown origin. According to the reports received, and the statement made by the Master, three sea drones struck the vessel.
The vessel was seriously damaged and started listing by 20-30 degrees when the Master and Crew onboard abandoned the vessel and were taken safely to Varna, Bulgaria by two local warships. Fortunately, all 18 crew members are safe, and no serious injuries have been reported.