What Crew Members Say About Bull

On March 14, the Istanbul Strait saw the deployment of tugs 'Kurtarma 7' and 'Kurtarma 9', which successfully took the bulk carrier 'Bull' in tow. This vital operation was aimed at transporting the vessel to the Yalova shipyard area for necessary repairs. The bulk carrier had sustained damage due to an incident involving a UAV in Romanian waters on March 5, highlighting the increasingly complex challenges faced in maritime navigation today.

On March 4, 2026, a significant maritime incident occurred as the bulk carrier 'Bull,' which was carrying corn, was struck by a Russian drone in the waters close to Chornomorsk, a crucial port in the Odesa region of Ukraine. The attack took place around 9:40 PM as the vessel was making its way out of the port, bound for the Bosphorus Strait. The drone strike inflicted severe damage to the ship's superstructure. During the incident, two crew members from Sri Lanka sustained injuries and were promptly medevaced to Romania for urgent medical care. In the aftermath of this alarming event, official agencies are actively gathering data and coordinating efforts among relevant authorities to ascertain the full details and assess the potential repercussions for shipping activities in the Black Sea region.