The 105 meter long, 3506 dwt freighter Maykop went aground on Lake Onega (White Sea-Baltic Canal), Russia. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Attempts to refloat the vessel failed and some of the 2934 tons of gravel cargo will be lightered before the Maykop can be refloated.
The 104 meter long, 2072 dwt freighter Alushta went aground on Onega Lake, Russia. The Alushta lost steering and veered out of the navigation channel. The freighter suffered hull damage, but no water ingress. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. Reports state that salvagers were on scene. The Alushta was en route to Lyshovo from Perguba with a cargo of gravel.
