Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRom Preston-EllisThursday 23 July 2026 12:36 BSTAn LPG tanker ship sailing across the Black Sea caught fire off the coast of RomaniaA sailor has died after a Liberian-flagged tanker, the Gas Lisbon, caught fire off Romania's Black Sea coast while it was sailing towards a Ukrainian port.The vessel, which was carrying over 3,790 tons of liquefied petroleum gas, was reportedly 'struck' late on Monday approximately 20 nautical miles off the Romanian coast.Romanian authorities evacuated the entire 17-member crew, including three injured sailors, two of whom had burns and one suffered multiple wounds.One of the injured, a 45-year-old Philippine national, died due to airway burns and a related pulmonary complication, while the other two Philippine nationals remain in stable condition in intensive care.Romanian authorities are investigating the incident, with crew members suggesting the ship was hit by multiple drones, prompting inquiries into a possible link to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.In fullA sailor dies after a Ukraine-bound tanker catches fire off Romania as officials probe war linkMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in