The 89 meter long cargo vessel Lira allided with the Kerch Strait Bridge over the Kerch Strait, Russia. The Lira was passing under the bridge when it struck the construction site on the bridge. No reports of injuries. The Lira was able proceed to a nearby anchorage before it resume it’s voyage. No details reported on damage to vessel or bridge.
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.