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The bulk carrier 'Meghna Princess' has been stranded near Russia's Ust-Luga port since December 29, 2024, after being diverted off its course by a GPS jammer that led it to collide with an underwater rock. As of March 6, the vessel remains immobilized at coordinates 60° 19' N 028° 35' E. Having loaded 25,000 tonnes of fertilizer in St. Petersburg, the 'Meghna Princess' was on a mission to Ust-Luga for an additional 25,000 tonnes of cargo when the incident occurred. The collision caused severe damage to the ship's hull and propeller, resulting in water inundating several of its tanks, although the cargo itself was preserved. Crew members identified cracks in the hull, and a diving team later confirmed the vessel’s predicament on the rocky seabed. With plans for offloading the cargo and towing the ship for repairs, the process is anticipated to be time-consuming. Unfortunately, the situation for the crew has worsened, as they have been without fresh drinking water for two months, relying solely on melted snow. Food supplies have also dwindled. Despite multiple requests for help, Russian port authorities have not acted. Fortunately, after persistent advocacy by the BMMOA, the International Transport Workers’ Union (ITF), and Meghna Group, a Russian salvage company has been engaged to assist in recovery efforts as of last week. The salvage operation is now underway, with repairs anticipated to commence thereafter.

The 'Meghna Princess', a bulk carrier that grounded in the scenic Koporskaya Bay of the Gulf of Finland on December 29, 2024, has successfully been refloated as of March 7, 2025. This significant operation involved multiple salvage vessels including MFASS 'Baltika', MFASS 'Spasatel Karev', SO 'Soyuz', and RVC 'Vodolaz Litvin', alongside a dedicated hydrographic and diving group, as well as rescuers from the ASP of the Baltic branch of the Marine Rescue Service. During the salvage efforts, a substantial 2,300 tons of the vessel's 32,600 tons of mineral fertilizer cargo was carefully unloaded to facilitate the operation. Additionally, soil removal was conducted under the bulk carrier to assist in refloating it. Following the successful operation, the 'Meghna Princess' is currently anchored off Primorsk, awaiting a thorough diving inspection, which is a standard procedure following such incidents. Once the inspection and leak testing are successfully completed, the bulk carrier will be returned to its owner. Notably, authorities reported that no oil spill occurred in the surrounding waters during the grounding or refloating process, ensuring minimal environmental disruption. For additional reports and images from the salvage operation, visit the links: [IE Port News](https://ieport.ru/news/684659-morspassluzhba-v-finskom-zalive-snyala-s-meli-balker-meghna-princess.html) and [MR-7](https://mr-7.ru/articles/2025/03/07/zastriavshee-v-finskom-zalive-sudno-megan-printsess-sniali-s-meli-spustia-dva-mesiatsa-news).