The 132 meter long, 4190 dwt tanker Volgoneft 151 ran aground on the Svir River near the 954 kilometer mark. The Volgoneft 151 was en route to Yaroslavl from St. Petersburg when it went out of the fairway. No reports of injuries. The Volgoneft 151 sustained damage to its ballast tanks. The tanker was able to refloat itself and continue to a nearby anchorage awaiting further inspection.
The 158 meter long, 12306 dwt container ship Pegasus allided with a lock gate on the Kiel Canal at Holtenau, Germany. The Pegasus was en route to Rotterdam from St. Petersburg when it struck the lock gate. The boxship sustained scratches against the hull. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Pegasus passed through the locks and berthed nearby to allow authorities to conduct an investigation.
The 96 meter long cargo ship Hao Jun became disabled near Macau, China. The cargo vessel had lost power during severe conditions by Typhoon Kalmaegi. The Hao Jun encountered 100 km/h wind gusts and waves reaching 10 meters high caused by the typhoon. The Hao Jun was taking on water and was in danger of sinking when the vessel’s master sent out a distress call. A helicopter was dispatched and with great difficulty winched up the 14 crew off the Hao Jun to safety. One crewman was taken to hospital for treatment. No reports to the fate of the Hao Jun. Last report states the vessel was taking on water and was in a sinking state.