Russian Kuzma Minin Vessel Runs Aground Off UK Southwest Coast - Maritime Agency

Russian Kuzma Minin ship with 18 crew members on board has run aground off the coast of the UK country of Cornwall, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency said Tuesday.

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 18th December, 2018) Russian Kuzma Minin ship with 18 crew members on board has run aground off the coast of the UK country of Cornwall, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency said Tuesday.

"180 metre [590 feet] bulk carrier dragged anchor and grounded on west of port entrance between Swanpool and Gullyngvase beaches this morning.

18 Russian crew on board. No cargo on board, no report of pollution. Tug on way, lifeboat standing by. Coastguard Team have cordoned off ship," the agency tweeted.

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