The 261 meter long , 6260 dwt cruise ship Oriana allided with the quay at Kristiansand, Norway. The Oriana was departing when the stern bumped the corner of the pier. The cruise ship suffered some damage with a dent on the stern several meters wide. The damage was limited and the Oriana was allowed to proceed on to England. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 138.3 meter long, 5000 gt freighter Volgo-Don 127 broke one of the two propeller shafts while sailing on the Moscow-Volga Canal near the 492 kilometer mark. The Volgo-Don 127 loaded with 5074 metric tons of gravel proceeded with one propeller to a safe anchorage to be surveyed.
The 4190 dwt tanker Volgoneft-119 ran aground on the Volga River near the 885 kilometer mark. The Volgoneft-119 was in ballast and was able to be refloated the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
