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Guinea-Bissau Ship That Issued Distress Call Near Crimea Moored in Russian Port

The GAM EXPRESS vessel flying the Guinea-Bissau flag is moored in the port of Kerch
Earlier, on December 20, the GAM EXPRESS ship sent out a distress signal in the Kerch Strait, because the crew was running out of food and water, reportedly only having enough food for two days.
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The Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship, which sent out a distress call near Crimea, has been moored in a Russian port, according to the Maritime and River Transport Agency.
Russian ship pilots guided the GAM EXPRESS into the port of Kerch, the agency reported.
The captain of Gam Express reportedly announced the intention of the crew to leave the ship, which created risks for the ship's safety in the Black Sea.
An offshore patrol vessel (illustrative image)
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The crew consists of 16 people, including one Egyptian and 15 Syrians. The port management provided them with humanitarian aid.