The 115 meter long, 3152 dwt cargo vessel Magtymguly struck an underwater object on the Volga River near Olya, Russia. The vessel was en route to Nowshahr, Iran from Olya with a cargo of wheat when it hit an unknown object. The Magtymguly suffered hull damage and water ingress in its steering compartment. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 119 meter long, 3373 dwt bulk carrier Viscount ran aground on the Volga River near Astrakhan, Russia. The Viscount loaded with metal had veered into the shallows and ran upon a mud bank. The cargo vessel failed to refloat itself and requested assistance. No reports of injuries to the 10 crew, damage or pollution released. The owners has arrange to have a salvage company to refloat the vessel. Reports state that authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 123 meter long, 5185 dwt cargo vessel Port Olya 3 ran aground in the Caspian Sea off Lagan, Russia. The Port Olya 3 was proceeding from Iran with a cargo of mill cake and containers for Olya on the Volga River when it suffered steering gear failure and ran aground off the shore near the canal entrance. The cargo vessel was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance from local authorities. Authorities inspected the vessel for damage and will expect the vessel to be refloated the following day. No report of injuries, damage or pollution released.