Russian Trawler Sinks in Uruguay: 41 Crew Safe as Oil Spill Fears Rise

A Russian-flagged fishing vessel partially sank at Uruguay’s Port of Montevideo after losing stability while docked on August 25, 2026. The 50-metre trawler Alpha Crux, built in Spain in 2003 and registered in Russia’s Vanino port, listed sharply to one side at berth 7, prompting the immediate evacuation of all 41 crew members. No injuries were reported. Uruguay’s national naval prefecture has opened an inquiry to determine what triggered the vessel’s instability. Authorities are examining whether internal operations or fuel transfers—common during port stays—may have contributed to the incident. The…

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