The Kaya Kend ship registered in the Makhachkala port and sailing under the Russian flag burned out in the territory of Azerbaijan.
According to sources in the State Marine Administration, the incident occurred last night, four miles away from the Chilov island.
Due to a strong fire the ship captain send a SOS, after which helicopters and rescue vessels of the Emergency Ministry got on the spot. 16 people from the vessel were rescued at about 02.00 a.m.
The crew members are currently taken to the shore. Upon completion of the rescue works, the ship will be broght to the Baku port by means of a fishing vessel.
ANS PRESS