URSA MAJOR; IMO 9538892
Marine and aircraft vessels
war-sanctions.gur.gov.uaI don’t have live access to the latest updates right now, but here’s what’s been reported about Ursa Major in recent years.
- The Ursa Major, a Russian cargo ship built in 2009, was involved in a sinking incident in the Mediterranean after an explosion on December 23–24, 2024. At the time, 14 crew members were rescued and two were reported missing.[1][2][3]
- Russian authorities described the sinking as the result of an explosion in the engine room, with discussions around whether it was an act of terrorism; official statements cited multiple explosions and noted the vessel began listing as it took on water.[2][3]
- The incident occurred off the coast of Spain, in a busy Mediterranean corridor between Spain and Algeria, with rescue assets including Spanish and Russian resources involved in the immediate search and recovery efforts.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can look up the most current status from reliable sources and provide a concise, cited update. I can also summarize how this incident has affected sanctions-related discussions for sanctioned Russian vessels if that context helps.