The 114 meter long cargo vessel Bellatrix ran aground in the Azov Sea near Yeysk, Russia. The Bellatrix was departing from Yeysk with a cargo of 3298 tons of corn when it blown out of the navigation channel and ran aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Bellatrix was later refloated with the aid of multiple tugs and proceeded to moor at a nearby outer anchorage.
The 116 meter long, 3340 dwt cargo vessel Amur 2505 ran aground on the Volga River near the 2837 kilometer mark. The Amur 2505 was en route to Rostov-on-Don from Turkmenistan with 2110 tons of carbamide when it grounded. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 128 meter long tanker Volgoneft 160 ran aground on the Volga River near the 1864 km mark. The Volgoneft 160 was en route to Kavkaz with 4144 tons of bunker fuel when it became stuck while completing a maneuver. Reports state the tanker was aground at the stern with no injuries, damage or pollution released. River traffic was not impacted by the incident.