On September 9, the 90 meter long, 4672 dwt cargo vessel Adiante ran aground in the Gulf of Finland off Ust-Luga, Russia. The Adiante was attempting to enter the port when it veered off course and ran aground at the stern. Port authorities dispatched a tug which was able to refloat the Adiante a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 119 meter long cargo vessel Frisian Spring became disabled in the Gulf of Finland near Vysotsk, Russia. The vessel had suffered engine failure and resulted in a power blackout. The crew quickly dropped the anchor keeping the cargo vessel from striking the nearby pier. The crew were able to restart the engine and resume its voyage. No reports of damage, injuries or pollution released.
The 80 meter long general cargo vessel Sylvia became disabled in the Gulf of Finland off Kalbådagrund, Finland. The Sylvia, loaded with cement, had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The crew was able to drop anchor and alerted the MRCC. A tug arrived on scene a few hours later and was able to connect a towline to the Sylvia. The vessels proceeded safely to Palkasaare. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.