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Shkval

Shkval

On February 16, the 25 meter long, 36 dwt fishing vessel Shkval became disabled in the Barents Sea off the coast of Russia. The Shkval was trawling in heavy seas when it suffered engine failure. Unable to restart the engine, the vessel sent out a distress call and requested assistance.

Local authorities dispatched the tug Murmanryba to take the Shkval under tow. Reports state the tug would arrive several hour later and tow the Shkval to Murmansk.  There were no injuries to the nine crew on board, damage or pollution released.

Galisa

Galisa

Galisa

On January 1, the 115 meter long,3261 dwt cargo vessel Galisa allided with the 114 meter long, 3209 dwt cargo vessel Volgo Balt 236 at the port of Yeysk, Russia. The Galisa was maneuvering to berth at Yeysk when the vessel struck the moored Volgo-Balt 236.  The Galisa suffered only a minor dent in the bow, but the Volg0-Balt 236 sustained a portside hull breach amidship. The breach was above the waterline and no reports of water ingress. Authorities report the incident was due to strong winds at the time. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Annenkov

Annenkov

Annenkov

On December 29, the 110 meter long, 3170 dwt ro-ro railroad car ferry Annenkov allided with the 102 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Elena at Kavkaz, Russia. The Annenkov was attempting to berth when strong winds caused the rail ferry to drift into the moored Elena. Both vessels only suffered minor damage and dents. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Both vessels were to be inspected before allowing to return to service.