On January 1, the 115 meter long,3261 dwt cargo vessel Galisa allided with the 114 meter long, 3209 dwt cargo vessel Volgo Balt 236 at the port of Yeysk, Russia. The Galisa was maneuvering to berth at Yeysk when the vessel struck the moored Volgo-Balt 236.  The Galisa suffered only a minor dent in the bow, but the Volg0-Balt 236 sustained a portside hull breach amidship. The breach was above the waterline and no reports of water ingress. Authorities report the incident was due to strong winds at the time. No reports of injuries or pollution released.