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Aground on Yenisei River

Aground on Yenisei River

Ferry aground on Yenisei River
Photo: siberiantimes.com

On November 25, a ferry ran aground on the Yenisei River some 300 kilometers north of Krasnoyarsk, Russia.  The ferry with 70 passengers and 30 vehicles had become stuck in shallow water during the evening with the temperature reaching only minus 30 Celsius.  Two towboats, the Angara and Otradny, were alerted to stranding and proceeded to the scene. The vessels attempted to refloat the ferry, but the ferry remained stuck several hours later. Passengers initially refused the warmth of their vehicles, but agreed to leave as the ferry remained stuck during the night.  Passengers were taken to Strelka for the night. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Typically, the Yenisei River would be frozen over, but the dam at Krasnoyarsk allows navigation to remain open longer even in extremely low temperatures.

SCF Yenisei

SCF Yenisei

SCF_YENISEI

On September 26, the 183 meter long, 47187 dwt tanker SCF Yenisei sustained damage near the mouth of the Ob River in the Gulf of Ob, Russia. The tanker had struck an unknown object sustaining damage to the forepeak and ballast tank resulting in water ingress. The SCF Yenisei proceeded to Sabietta for repairs.  Divers were able to make temporary repairs.  The tanker departed the following day and proceeded to Murmansk.  No reports of injuries and no pollution released. The SCF Yenisei was loaded with 27680 tons of crude oil.