On August 14, the 138 meter long, 5446 dwt general cargo vessel Leonid Khotkin ran aground in the Azov-Don Sea Canal just outside of Azov, Russia. The Leonid Khotkin was en route to Turkey from Azov with a cargo of wheat when the vessel hit bottom. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Leonid Khotkin was later refloated the same day and proceeded to Azov for inspection.
On August 14, 2014, the 114 meter long, 3230 dwt river cargo vessel Vita went aground on the White Sea-Baltic Sea Canal on Vyg Lake. The Vita was headed to Perguba on Lake Onega in ballast when it grounded. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Vita was able to refloat itself and proceeded to Segezh on Lake Onega for inspection.
The 48 meter long fishing vessel Halten Bank II suffered a fuel leak while moored at Norsk Stål, Norway. The local fire brigade responded and placed booms around the vessel to contain the pollution released. Two engineers board the fishing vessel looking for the source of the leak in the engine room, but after hours of searching were not able to find the leak. The Halten Bank II had suffered power loss after its engine failed the prior week.