The 89 meter long cargo vessel Lira allided with the Kerch Strait Bridge over the Kerch Strait, Russia. The Lira was passing under the bridge when it struck the construction site on the bridge. No reports of injuries. The Lira was able proceed to a nearby anchorage before it resume it’s voyage. No details reported on damage to vessel or bridge.
The 140 meter long, 6207 dwt freighter Konosha went aground in the Kerch Strait near Takyl Cape, Ukraine. No injuries, damage or pollution released. Two tugs from the Ukraine were contracted to refloat the vessel. The Konosha was proceeding to Trabzon, Turkey from Eysk, Russia with coal. The cause of the grounding was not reported.
The 108 meter long, 3104 dwt freighter Orel 1 suffered damage from ice while trapped in the Kerch Strait in the Azov Sea. The Orel 1 suffered hull breaches due to the ice allowing water ingress into the vessel. The vessel requested assistance and several icebreakers responded to the scene. The Orel 1 was taken under tow and proceeded to Chushka Split where it anchored. The crew were able to get the water ingress under control with the aid of pumps. The vessel condition was last reported as stable. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
