In Primorsky Krai, investigators opened a criminal case after the crab fishing vessel Aquanaut sank in the port of Zarubino and one crew member died. This is mentioned on website Eastern Interregional Investigation Department for Transport of the Investigative Committee.
“A criminal case has been initiated on the fact of violation of the rules of traffic safety and operation of maritime transport, which negligently caused the death of a person, under Part 2 of Art. 263 of the Criminal Code,” the ministry said in a statement. This article threatens with imprisonment for up to seven years.
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According to the UK, the incident occurred at berth No. 6 in the port of Zarubino after the list began. The vessel lost stability, water entered the interior, which killed the chief engineer. Now the ship is being raised to the surface.
Check also start transport prosecutor’s office of Primorye. According to the agency, the incident occurred during the unloading of products, due to which it tilted to the port side and began to sink.