The 140 meter long, 6207 dwt cargo vessel Zernograd went aground on the Don River off Petrovskiy, Russia. The Zernograd was en route to Trabzon, Turkey from Rostov-on-Don with a cargo of grain when it became stuck on the river. The crew was unable to refloat the vessel and requested assistance of a tug. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On January 15, the 118 meter long, 7200 dwt cargo vessel Zaanborg allided with the ENI gas platform AGIP 1 off Ravenna, Italy. The Zaanborg had departed from Ravenna bound for Piraeus when it struck the platform. The Zaanborg returned to Ravenna where it was detained. The cargo vessel had sustained a large gash in the forepeak above the waterline. No details reported on the AGIP 1 as it was not in operation. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
Reports state there was fog in the area at the time of the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
On February 13, the 244 meter long, 104542 dwt tanker Zaliv Amurskiy ran aground in the Suez Canal near the 41 kilometer mark. The tanker was headed northbound when it suffered a malfunction in its steering and ran aground. Tugs were dispatched and were able to refloated the Zaliv Amurskiy the following day. The tugs escorted the Zaliv Amurskiy to Port Said where it will undergo surveys for damage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.