12/31/2014

Romanian Bulk Carrier in distress with refugees on board

Bulk carrier MV Blue Sky M (built 1976).     believed to be carrying more than 600 illegal immigrants has sent a distress signal two miles off the island of Othonoi, near Corfu.
2,560-dwt MV Blue Sky M (built 1976) issued a distress signal because of armed people onboard. A Greek navy frigate and a helicopter are rushing to the area to check.
MV Blue Sky M (built 1976) is controlled by Romania's Info Market and carries a Moldovan flag.