On June 23, the 28 meter long tugboat Yarkii ran aground on the Volgo-Balt Canal near Krokhino, Russia. The Yarkii was towing the tanker-barge Baltika-3 when strong winds blew the tug off course and ran aground. The Yarkii sustained damaged and was holed on the port hull. No reports of injuries. Reports state authorities dispatched a vessel to the scene.
The 158 meter long, 14483 dwt container ship Perseus ran aground at the entrance of the harbour of Torshavn, Faroe Islands. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene and were able to refloat the Perseus the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Perseus departed the following day bound for Reykjavik.
On May 30, the 89 meter long, 2754 dwt tanker Roschem 2 ran aground on the Don River near the 3128 km mark while headed to Kavkaz from Samara. The crew was unable to free the tanker and requested assistance. Two tugs were dispatched and were able to free the Roschem 2 later the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the grounding.