The 114 meter long cargo vessel Nicky ran aground on the Azov-Don Sea Canal near Azov, Russia. The cargo vessel was en route to Azov from Istanbul when it ran aground outside the canal fairway. Reports state the initial attempts to refloat the Nicky were unsuccessful and there was a pilot on board at the time of the incident. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 119 meter long, 3345 dwt cargo vessel Nefterudovoz 29M ran aground on the Don River near an anchorage off Azov, Russia. Tugs were dispatched to the scene to help refloat the Nefterudovoz 29M, but the vessel remained firmly aground. Reports state another attempt to refloat the Nefterudovoz 29M will be done on the next high tide. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 138 meter long, 4903 dwt cargo vessel Svetoslava ran aground on the Don River off the port of Azov, Russia. The Svetoslava had slowed down to avoid a collision with another vessel when it was pulled by the current into shallow water. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Svetoslava was en route to Rostov-on-Don with a cargo of grain.