The maritime incident occurred on Friday in the area of ​​the port of Reni in Ukraine, after a Romanian ship transporting ammonium sulfate collided with another under the flag of the Comoros Islands, and the ship from our country was injured as a result of the impact. water hole It was pushed to the right bank to avoid flooding, and efforts are underway to save the river vessel, News.ro reports.

The Naval Administration of Romania reported that representatives of the Galati Port Authority went to the area of ​​the incident.

“The navigation disaster happened today at 15.45 in the area of ​​the port of Reni. A Comoros-flagged vessel carrying live animals collided with a Romanian-flagged vessel carrying ammonium sulfate.

After the accident, the Romanian-flagged river vessel became submerged and a pusher was engaged to help push it to the right bank and thus avoid sinking. The marine vessel was not damaged and is anchored in the port road of Reni on the left bank. Representatives of the Galati Port Directorate went to the place,” ANR said in a statement.

The source noted that measures are being taken to save the river ship.