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Crewless ship drifts off the Danube Delta

At 08:30 local time on 14 November 2026, Romanian authorities spotted the cargo ship MARIAM M, without crew or cargo, drifting in the Black Sea about 15 nautical miles east of the Sulina branch. Maritime.bg reports that the authorities issued a navigational warning and advised passing vessels to keep a safe distance.

ProbableAbout 15 nautical miles east of the Sulina branch, off the Danube Delta — approximate
The exact location has not been published; it is shown as an area.

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