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.
The 105 meter long cargo vessel Shizhnya ran aground on the Volga-Caspian Sea Canal near the 51 kilometer mark. The Shizhnya was en route to Astrakhan from Bandar Anzali when it went hard aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution release. A tug was dispatched to pull the Shizhnya free.
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.