On September 22, 2023, the ship continues to take on water and slowly sink. Rescuers are trying to prevent flooding.

On September 20, 2023, the ship was damaged by an explosion; it is currently being determined whether the explosion occurred in the engine room or the ship was hit by a mine, as some sources report. The incident occurred 13 miles from the port of Sulina. After the explosion, the ship remained afloat. A crew of 12 people was evacuated and taken to the port.