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Basalt

Basalt

BASALT

The 108 meter long, 3221 dwt general cargo vessel Basalt ran aground on the Volga River near the 462 kilometer mark. The Basalt was passing a passenger ship when it veered too far out of the channel and went aground.  The Basalt suffered hull damage with its ballast tanks holed.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Basalt was en route to Yaroslavl from Onezhskoye Lake with 3588 tons of gravel.  Reports state the vessel will require to be lightered before it can be refloated.