A distress signal has been sent from the Gam Express, a Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel near the Caucasus port in the Kerch Strait.
SOS in the Kerch Strait: Sailors Struggle with Hunger and Thirst
A distress signal has been sent from the Gam Express, a Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel near the Caucasus port in the Kerch Strait. The ship carries 16 crew members, including 15 Syrians and one Egyptian.
According to the Russian Mariners' Union, the crew is facing severe conditions with no access to food or drinking water. The last wages they received were reportedly in August. In desperation, they have sent out an SOS signal, hoping for permission to dock at the nearest port.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in the maritime industry, where crew welfare and safety often come under threat. Just days earlier, two tankers were involved in accidents in the same region, causing environmental damage and emphasizing the critical need for improved maritime safety measures.
