A seafarer has been hospitalised after a fire erupted onboard a Turkish tanker off Russia, on 9 July.
According to Russian media, the fire started in the engine room of the 6,000-dwt Ahmet Telli. As a result, the first officer was taken to hospital after inhaling toxic smoke, but his condition is not life-threatening.
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Now, the has been moved to the outer roads of the Black Sea port of Temryuk, because of fears of an explosion on board the vessel.
However, a pilot from the Taman district department of Rosmorport, stayed on board to help guide the vessel into port with the help of tugs. Nevertheless, the fire began as the ship approached the port, cutting power.
Eventually, the Ahmet Telli was anchored, but the crew was not able to halt the blaze.
Authorities continued to monitor the status of the tanker after it berthed.
