Stranded Tanker Kairos to be Towed After Drone Strike Damage
The shadow tanker Kairos, heavily damaged by a drone strike, is set to be towed to a secure location off the Bulgarian coast. The Bulgarian Ministry of Transport has allocated approximately $720,000 for the towing operation, with a contractor already selected. The tanker, attacked by Ukraine on November 28, drifted near the Bulgarian shoreline after being released from a tow. The vessel's stern is severely damaged, with water entering the engine room, rendering the engines and mechanical systems inoperative. Despite the damage, the tanks are empty, and no pollution has been reported in the Black Sea.