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Rona

Rona

Rona
Photo: The Rona formerly named the Oban

On 14 January, the 114 meter long, 3262 dwt Rona (IMO: 8301852) sank in the Caspian Sea off the Turkmenistan coast. The Rona departed from Iran to Astrakhan when it sent out a distress call that the vessel had suffered water ingress and required assistance. The Turkmenistan Coast Guard responded and rescued all 14 crew off the cargo vessel.

Ukrainian news have suggested that the Rona had been involved with transporting Iranian weapons to Russia. There have been no details on what cargo was on board the cargo vessel at the time of the sinking. There were no further details released by the Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

A fake photo of the Rona sinking being shared on Social Media
Photo: The fake photo of the Rona shared on x.com

An unconfirmed photo was being shared on social media reported to be the Rona. However, a comparison of an older photo of the Rona indicates the photo is a fake.

 

 

 

Rona

Rona

The 86 meter long, 2669 dwt freighter Rona went aground near Akpinar, Turkey.   The vessel had entered the Black Sea when the master decided to anchor off Kilyos due to bad weather.  However, the high winds caused the anchor to drag and the vessel drifted aground.  The master of the vessel initially refused assistance, but as the storm worsen the ship owners requested assistance and the Turkish Coast Guard.  They dispatched two rescue boats along with a tug to the scene.    The Rona was en route to Varna from Tuzla.

Update:  All crew was safely removed from the vessel on Jan28, 2011.   No reports of injuries.

Video on the Rona

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