Overview
- Bulgaria’s Transport Ministry says the Maritime Administration, Navy and Border Police are coordinating assistance for the vessel anchored off Ahtopol.
- A border‑police boat attempted to remove the 10‑member crew on the morning of December 6, but high waves forced a halt and further efforts will follow when weather improves.
- Authorities report the crew is safe with adequate food and water, and the ship is under continuous observation from shore.
- The Gambian‑flagged Kairos lost propulsion after a November 28 maritime‑drone strike in Turkish waters; a Turkish tug began towing on December 3, stopped on December 5, and the tanker then anchored about a mile from shore.
- The ship shows heavy fire damage, is carrying no cargo, and appears on EU, UK and Canadian sanctions lists, having been bound for Novorossiysk before the strike.