The freighter Sea Fowl, which sailed from Ukraine and was sure for Tunisia, despatched a misery sign after crusing into rocky islets within the southwestern Aegean Sea, the coast guard mentioned in a press release.
Close by vessels rescued all 16 Syrian crew, a coast guard official mentioned.
It was not instantly clear what prompted the accident.
Three anti-pollution vessels have rushed to the scene to verify whether or not there was any leaking from the freighter, the coast guard added.
