The 108 meter long, 5910 dwt cargo vessel Amgu went aground in the canal outside of St. Petersburg, Russia. The Amgu had departed from St. Petersburg when it suffered engine failure and lost steering before grounding in the canal. A tug was able to assist refloating the Amgu and both proceeded to a berth in St. Petersburg. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 104 meter long, 5697 dwt freighter Chopin allided with the 142 meter long, 10464 dwt reefer Atlantic Mermaid at St. Petersburg, Russia. The Chopin was attempting to dock with a pilot on board. The pilot suggested the assistance of a harbour tug, but the master of the Chopin did not agree. The strong current pulled the Chopin into the moored Atlantic Mermaid and the quay. No reports of injuries on either vessel. The damage to the vessels was not reported.
The 83 meter long, 2304 dwt freighter RMS Laar allided with the Nevskiy Gate at St. Petersburg, Russia. The RMS Laar was moving from one berth to another with a pilot on board when it struck the gate. The freighter’s bow was holed above the waterline. No one was injured and no pollution released. Reports state the pilot failed to report the incident to the authorities.
