On October 9, the 133 meter long, 4125 dwt tanker Volgoneft 255 ran aground on the Volga River near Volgograd, Russia. The tanker had been blown aground by strong winds. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the Volgoneft 255 was en route from Samara to Kavkaz in the Azov Sea with 2751 tons of heavy fuel oil. The vessel will require lightering before it can be refloated.
The 190 meter long bulk carrier Dalmatia G went aground in the Katttegat off Anholt, Denmark. The vessel was en route to Paranagua to Klaipeda when it steered out of the navigation channel and went aground. No injuries reported.
The 53 meter long cargo vessel Yuan Da 668 sank in the South China Sea near Zhanjiang, China. The Yuan Da 668 had been at anchor when Typhoon Mujigae approached with high winds and large waves. The vessel’s anchor began to drag and the Yuan Da 668 was blown aground. The waves pounded against the cargo vessel causing water ingress. The seven crew on board decided to abandon ship and attempt to swim ashore. Six crew reached shore safely, but one crewman perished. No further details reported.