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Collision on the Don

Collision on the Don

Zhadeit
Photo: 161.ru

On February 25, the 138 meter long, 3775 dwt cargo vessel Zhadeit collided with the 130 meter long, 7109 dwt tanker Lerik on the Don River off Rostov-on-Don, Russia. The Zhadeit’s bow struck into the side of the Lerik.  The results was a hull breach on the Lerik while the Zhadeit sustained significant bow damage.  No reports of injuries.  Local authorities dispatched a team to the scene to investigate the incident. No reports of pollution released by the Lerik.