Three crew members have been reported missing off Russia after an explosion on a Palmali Holdings product tanker.
The 6,400-dwt General Hazi Aslanov (built 2005) was in ballast in the Sea of Azov on 24 October when the accident occurred, according to the Krasnodar region branch of the emergencies ministry, which is coordinating the rescue operation.
Six of the other 10 seafarers were taken off the ship, while four remained on board.
