The 119 meter long cargo vessel Frisian Spring became disabled in the Gulf of Finland near Vysotsk, Russia. The vessel had suffered engine failure and resulted in a power blackout. The crew quickly dropped the anchor keeping the cargo vessel from striking the nearby pier. The crew were able to restart the engine and resume its voyage. No reports of damage, injuries or pollution released.
On April 7, the 70 meter long, 3135 dwt general cargo vessel Daisy ran aground in the Azov Sea near Azov, Russia. The Daisy was en route to Rostov-on-Don from Turkey when it ran aground near the anchorage off Azov. The cargo vessel remained aground until the next day when a tug was able to pull it free. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Daisy proceeded on its voyage to Rostov-on-Don.
The 88 meter long, 2755 dwt cargo vessel Rasha 1 collided with the 114 meter long cargo vessel Volgo Balt 239 on the Volga River at Astrakhan, Russia. The two vessels were moored at the anchorage off Astrakhan when the anchor of the Rasha 1 began to drag. The Rasha 1 drifted until it struck the Volgo Balt 239. Both vessels sustained minor damage to their railings and dents in the hulls. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities detained the vessels while conducting an investigation into the incident.
