The 115 meter long, 3340 dwt cargo vessel Amur 2507 ran aground on the Don River near Shmat, Russia. The Amur 2507 was en route to Samsun, Turkey from Rostov-on-Don with a cargo of wheat when it grounded on the river. Tugs were dispatched to the scene, but were unable to refloat the cargo vessel. Indications suggest the Amur 2507 will need to be lightered before it can be refloated. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 98 meter long, 4678 dwt cargo vessel Kapitan Yakovlev ran aground near St. Petersburg, Russia. The Kapitan Yakovlev was headed for the terminal in Kronshtadt to unload its cargo of 4200 tons of steel when struck bottom. Unable to refloat itself, the cargo vessel requested assistance. A tug was dispatched and was able to refloat the Kapitan Yakovlev a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On June 23, the 28 meter long tugboat Yarkii ran aground on the Volgo-Balt Canal near Krokhino, Russia. The Yarkii was towing the tanker-barge Baltika-3 when strong winds blew the tug off course and ran aground. The Yarkii sustained damaged and was holed on the port hull. No reports of injuries. Reports state authorities dispatched a vessel to the scene.