Bulkcarrier BLACK ROSE sank off Orissa

The Chinese cargo m/v "Black Rose", 22263 gt (IMO: 7602455), with about 22,000 tons of iron ore sank off Paradip port on Sep 9. Coast Guard and the port authorities have rescued the 27 crew members on board. Port officials said they received a distress signal from the "Black Rose" after it had left its berth around 5 p.m. As it tried to anchor outside the harbour, it developed some problems and began sinking. Rescue forces received an SOS from the ship's captain and rushed to the scene of disaster, rescue operations were going on till late in the night. The vessel, operating under a Mongolian flag, capsized 5-6 km (3-4 miles) off the harbour area after it had loaded iron ore at Paradip port. Of the total 27 crew members, 26 have been rescued. The accident had not disrupted shipping traffic. Rescuers are trying to find the missing crew member but local police believe he has probably died.
The ship was built in 1977 at Ishikawajima Harima H.Ind.Aioa. Loa 187.74.Ll 178.01 B 28.43 H 15.32 Dg 10.74. 19.557 gt 37.648 dwt.
History:
1977-"Costanza M"-Comp.Comercial y.Nav.San Martin.Monrovia-Lbr. 1994-"Constanza" -Ultragas International S.A.Panama-Pan. 1994-"Llaima"-Sociedad Naviera Ultragas Ltda.Valparaiso-Chl. 1998- 22.263 gt 37.657 dwt 2005-"Black Rose"-Black Rose Maritime Ltd.Mng.(Mongolia)