On May 30, the 89 meter long, 2754 dwt tanker Roschem 2 ran aground on the Don River near the 3128 km mark while headed to Kavkaz from Samara. The crew was unable to free the tanker and requested assistance. Two tugs were dispatched and were able to free the Roschem 2 later the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the grounding.
On March 15, the 180 meter long, 25565 dwt bulk carrier Harriett ran aground in the White Sea off Mudyug Island near Arkhangelsk, Russia. The Harriett had departed from Arkhangelsk escorted by an icebreaker bound for Terneuzen with 20,000 tons of coal. As the vessels proceeded through the ice, the Harriett suffered engine failure and went adrift. The bulk carrier drifted with the ice into shallow water and went hard aground. No reports of injuries. Reports state the Harriett requires lightering before it can be salvaged.
The 128 meter long cargo vessel Sea Leader allided with the tanker SVL Unity in the Kerch Strait at the port of Kavkaz, Russia. The Sea Leader was departing from Kavkaz with 4300 tons of sunflower for Izmir, Turkey when it struck the berthed SVL Unity. Both vessels sustained only minor damage, but were detained in the port until surveys could be completed. No reports of injuries or pollution released.