The 56 meter, 336 dwt survey vessel Gipanis ran aground in the first Kuril Strait while en route to Petropavlovsk from Severo-Kurilsk. The Gipanis had stranded by the bow, but was able to refloat itself a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 107 meter long, 8037 dwt freighter Livadia went aground on Iturup Island. The vessel was attempting to seek shelter from typhoon Wipha when it went ashore. No reports of injuries and no damage. Reports state the vessel remains high and dry on the beach. A salvage tug was dispatched to the scene.
The 72 meter long, 1322 dwt freighter Varandey was intentionally grounded off the shore of Paramushir Island. No reports of injuries and no damage. Vessel was reported to be resting in shallow water on a sandy bottom.
The fishing schooner Zinto Maru sank in the Kuril Strait near Kurilsk Island, Russia. The Zinto Maru was overwhelmed in a bad storm. The crew of 14 were rescued by another fishing vessel. No reports of injuries. The Zinto Maru was based out of the port of Sakhalin Kholmsk Kong. No further details reported.
