On May 29, the 47 meter long, 572 dwt fishing vessel Kapitan Varganov became disabled on the Barents Sea near Murmansk, Russia. The Kapitan Varganov had suffered a mechanical breakdown and went adrift while en route to Murmansk with its cargo of 160 tons of prawns. The vessel requested assistance with a salvage tug responding to the scene. The tug towed the Kapitan Varganov to Murmansk arriving the next day. No reports of injuries to the 23 crew, damage or pollution released.
The 54 meter long, 386 dwt fishing vessel Umbrina collided with the 50 dwt fishing vessel Altay near Kildin Island, Russia in the Barents Sea. The Umbrina was struck by the Altay after suffering a power blackout. The Umbrina had a one meter hole in the hull. No reports of injuries on either vessel. A tug was requested and took the Umbrina under tow to safe anchorage. There the crew sealed the hole.
The 153 meter long, 13879 dwt refer freighter Bereg Nadezhdy went aground in the Barents Sea on Kildin Bay, Russia (69 17.57N 034 23.28E). The freighter was caught in a severe storm with high winds and swells up to seven meter high. The vessel is ashore with its ballast tank holed and water ingress in the engine room. The Bereg has a slight list to port wedged on two large rocks. One of the 29 crewmen suffered a broken leg and was evacuated by a Navy helicopter. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene. Salvage may be attempted later in calm seas at high tide.
