What Crew Members Say About Alena

In a somber update from MRCC Moscow, the maritime community has learned about the unfortunate passing of the captain of the freighter m/v Aries and the chief engineer of m/v Alena. These incidents occurred during the first week of the New Year in the Azov Sea. Both vessels were operating in the region and made their way to Kavkaz port to facilitate the transfer of their deceased crew members ashore. Initial reports suggest that both individuals died of natural causes, and both were citizens of Russia. It's worth noting that MRCC Moscow misreported the name of one of the vessels, referring to the m/v Aries as 'Ariec.' This is not the first time that discrepancies have appeared in MRCC’s communications—the agency has a history of mixing up vessel names and other critical information. Furthermore, daily reports by MRCC remain unpublished, often reaching the public through indirect channels. The maritime community continues to rely on outlets like Maritime Bulletin for accurate updates and news.