An accident involving the Iranian cargo ship Caspian Shiva occurred in the Caspian Sea near the port of Makhachkala. The vessel was en route to a Russian port when it sustained a breach of unknown origin eight kilometers from its destination. This resulted in the ship running aground, with water rapidly flooding the cargo hold and engine room.
This is reported by Finway
Deteriorating Weather Conditions Hinder Rescue Operations
Due to adverse weather conditions in the area of the accident, particularly a storm, it is currently impossible to initiate a full-scale rescue operation. The situation on site remains tense as the flooding of the vessel progresses.
The Caspian Sea as a Strategic Route
It is worth noting that the Caspian Sea plays a crucial role as a primary maritime route for transporting weapons and goods that are subject to international sanctions from Iran to the Russian Federation.
The Caspian Sea is used as a key maritime route for supplying weapons and goods that are under sanctions from Iran to the Russian Federation.