On September 14, the 114 meter long, 3230 dwt cargo vessel Vita ran aground on the Svir River near Voznesenye, Russia. The Vita was en route to Priozersk from Petrozavodsk with a cargo of 2100 tons of logs. Initial attempts to refloat the vessel had failed with a tug and lighter dispatched to unload part of the cargo. No reports of injuries and no pollution released.
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.
On July 29, the 89 meter long, 2784 dwt cargo vessel Kudma 4 ran aground on the Volga River near the 202 kilometer mark. The vessel was headed to Tver from St. Petersburg when it ran aground. The Kudma 4 did not block river traffic, but was unable to refloat itself. Authorities were contacted and a salvage operation was launched. Reports state six vessels were involved in the refloating efforts which was successful the following day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
