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An Yang 2

An Yang 2

An Yang 2
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On February 8, the 190 meter long, 56705 dwt bulk carrier An Yang 2 (IMO: 9563421) ran aground in the Sea of Okhotsk off Sakhalin Island, Russia. Reports state the An Yang 2 had a cargo of 1,000 tons of coal when it ran aground on the rocks just 650 feet off the coast. The vessel sustained hull damage with multiple ballast tanks holed, but there were no injuries to the 20 crew on board.

Local authorities have stated there is concern of pollution being released. The An Yang 2 had some 706 tons of fuel oil and there was a risk the fuel tanks would rupture on the rocks. Russian authorities have stated they will remove the fuel if weather conditions permit.

Authorities have stated the bulk carrier never sent out a distress call and there are questions on why the bulk carrier went aground. Russian media have suggested that criminal charges may be made against the crew.

 

Nuclear Collision: 50 Let Pobedy

Nuclear Collision: 50 Let Pobedy

50 Let Pobedy
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On the night of January 26, the 159 meter long, 3505 dwt nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy (IMO: 9152959) collided with the 153 meter long, 20,144 dwt cargo vessel Yamal Krechet (IMO: 9202041) in the Kara Sea in the Northern Sea Route off Russia. Reports state the icebreaker was struck by the Yamal Krechet resulting in a large gash on the port bow hull above the waterline. Reports state the 50 Let Pobedy continued to operate and there was no damage to the vessel’s nuclear reactor.

50 Let Pobedy
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News reports state the icebreaker may have to return to Murmansk for repairs. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

Stephan Geyts

Stephan Geyts

Stepan Geyts
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On the afternoon of January 16, the 90 meter long cargo vessel Stepan Geyts (IMO: 8308939) sustained damage  in the Sea of Japan while berthed at Plastun, Russia. The Stepan Geyts was loading a cargo of timber when it developed a list to starboard. The list was severe enough that some of the crew on the cargo vessel abandoned ship onto the quay.  However, the timber cargo on top of the deck slipped overboard allowing the vessel to right itself.  Local authorities stated 1,000 cubic meters of timber fell into harbor and would require several days to be removed. The Stepan Geyts sustained some damage from the incident.  No reports of injuries.

The Stepan Geyts had been detained in November 2024 due to deficiencies that required repairs. Authorities have stated the incident may have been caused by improper loading of the timber cargo, insufficient ballast and not properly securing the timber cargo. Some reports suggest the vessel was overloaded. The incident is under investigation.