A seafarer on a containership managed by Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) went missing in Greek waters earlier today.

TradeWinds has learnt that Greek authorities have launched a rescue operation with vessels and a helicopter having been deployed so far.

The 39-year-old seafarer went missing under unclear circumstances from the 1,740-teu Louisa Schulte (built 2008) off south Greece.

BSM confirmed that a search operation is underway and is being jointly conducted by the Greek authorities and the ship.

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