Capsized wreck of m/v Varnek was found by Russian Emergency Ministry helicopter on coast of Kanin peninsula, White Sea, with no crew on board, live or dead, Ministry spokesman said in the evening July 26. There was no emergency signal from distressed vessel, though she has all reqiured safety equipment basing on Russian Maritime Register data – EPIRB, AIS and NAVTEX receiver. Shipowner didn’t alert S&R authorities, either Russian Maritime Rescue or Emergency Ministry, during more than 48 hours. Last contact was late on July 23, master informed about heavy weather. In the morning July 26 shipowner asked for helicopter and advised authorities on vessel’s disappearance. It’s not clear yet, wether rescuers found safety boat or rafts, to understand what happens to crew. Due to data from all databases including Russian Maritime Register, owner is Murmansk Shipping Co., but Russian authirities said owner is OJC Nordway Arkhangel. Vessel is reported to be general cargo with some general cargo on proceeding from Arkhangel to Schoina port, western coast of Kanin peninsula, but international databases list Varnek as water tanker. Varnek - IMO 8943002, built 1974, dwt 154, flag Russia, port of registry Arkhangel.
