The Greek Maritime Ministry noted that a 15-crew North Korean cargo boat has been stranded near the K?sos island in the Aegean Sea and is calling for help. The Greek authorities said three rescue helicopters and two patrol ships have been dispatched to the area, adding the North Korean captain signaled for assistance saying the vessel was lurching to one side. A ministry official said the North Korean freighter was on its way to Albania with a load of marble from Egypt.