According to the Greek Coast Guard, a 58-year-old crewman fainted on the 26,747-dwt Bluewing (built 2002).

He was taken to the nearest hospital where doctors pronounced him dead.

The Wuhu-built bulker flies the Cyprus flag and is one of 36 vessels owned by Canadian bulker specialist Canadian Forest Navigation (Canfornav).

Thisvi port is located 75 miles west of Athens and is a hub for aluminium products and pipes.