NEW EMERGENCY
Milan , December 30, 2014 – 12:54
A cargo ship off the coast of Corfu, in the Ionian Sea, flying the flag of Moldova, sounded the alarm for alleged armed men on board. The SOS was given by someone who is on the ship. According to the state broadcaster New Hellenic Radio, Internet and Television would be involved “illegal immigrants.” Now the Blue Sky M (the name of the cargo) is heading to the coast of Salento, as confirmed by the harbor master of Gallipoli. Initially it was direct in Croatia.
Abandoned by smugglers
Aboard boat, which was sailing near the island of Othonoi, northwest of Corfu, there would be 600 migrants, Syrian national. Men as reported by the general command of the Coast Guard would be of Syrian nationality and were abandoned by smugglers. The weather condition, they know the Greek authorities, are adverse. The wind is blowing in at 49 km / h and the sea is rough. According to reports in the Greek media, the Merchant Marine Ministry in Athens was informed SOS by the Italian authorities. From Corfu were sent two helicopters of the Greek Coast Guard. Also coming a frigate that was in the area.
The change of direction, without passengers water food and blankets
After a few hours the ship changed course and headed for Italy (initially was directed in Croatia). To confirm the report also ANSA Italian sources. Admiral Nikolaos Patrinos, head of the Coast Guard says that a call from a passenger has gone back to the position of the vessel 10 miles from Corfu. “We’re trying to locate the ship and to understand what are the vessels in the vicinity.” Patrinos added that the passengers would be “without water, food and blankets.” Another member of the Coast Guard, however, specified that the ship’s captain, contacted, said he did not need help and that the boat is in no danger.
In the same air of Norman Atlantic
The warning comes two days after the fire of Norman Atlantic, which required a massive relief operation, in spite of which at least ten passengers died, still uncertain how many of the missing.
December 30, 2014 | 12:54
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