Romanian and Bulgarian teams continued search and salvage efforts after attacks on merchant ships, according to The Maritime Executive’s 16 October follow-up. Seven Wine Trader crew members were still reported missing in that account.

The article reports that a Bulgarian tug returned to port after rough weather prevented it from securing Chelsea-3 for towing. Officials intended another attempt when conditions improved.

Bulgaria also reported requesting additional NATO support, with a response still awaited. This brief records the 16 October position; it does not establish today’s missing-person count or a subsequent NATO deployment.

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Wine Trader crew reported missing7peopleCount in the16October account, not a current live total
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Source: The Maritime Executive · original report