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ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Maritime officials says a Moldovan-flagged cargo ship has run aground off Istanbul's Black Sea coast in fierce winds and has broken apart after hitting rocks.

The Turkish Maritime Affairs Directorate saysJan. 19that lifeboats and helicopters rescued all 21 crew-members, including 17 Turks.

The Orcun C, which was not loaded at the time, was traveling from Ukraine to the Turkish port of Gemlik.