The 189 meter long, 53565 dwt bulk carrier Marine Stars ran aground in the Dardanelles near Çanakkale and Kilitbahir, Turkey. The Marine Stars had dropped anchor after suffered engine failure in the narrow section of the Strait. However, the anchor dragged and the vessel drifted aground. No reports of injuries. A tug was dispatched to the scene to help refloat the Marine Stars. No reports of damage or pollution released.
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.