Sunken Norwegian ship identified, no sign of crew
09:06, 3 August 2009
STOCKHOLM. August 3. KAZINFORM Swedish coastal guards have identified the sunken Norwegian ship with a Russian-Ukrainian crew on board. The remote-controlled camera of submersible robot sunken to the Baltic Sea floor at the site where the ship was believed to have sunk, screened its name, Langeland, one hour later, Kazinform refers to Itar-Tass.
Work has been suspended, as there is a risk that the robot may get stuck in ship's masts, a representative of the coastal guards said in a televised interview. Meanwhile, rescuers have found no trace of six seamen - four Russians and two Ukrainian nationals.
The ship wrecked on Friday amid high seas. The search for the crew was stopped after rescuers on two helicopters, a plane and five ships had thoroughly examined the sea, isles and cliffs.
Chances to find the crew are scarce. Even if seamen could find a compartment with air, it is impossible to survive at such depth, rescuers believe, Kazinform cites Itar-Tass. See www.itar-tass.com for full version.