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Kelarvi

Kelarvi

 

Photo: ntv.ru

The 81 meter long, 2300 dwt freighter Kelarvi collided with the small passenger vessel Rossi on the Neva River near St. Petersburg, Russia.   The small vessel crossed the path of the freighter when the two vessels collided. The smaller Rossi quickly turned sideways caught on the freighter’s bow until it swung away and capsized.   The damage hull flooded with water nearly submerging the entire boat.   The 13 passengers on board were luckily on the upper deck.  Many fell overboard and were later rescued by nearby vessels.   Ten people were injured and were taken to hospital.  Authorities report that the Rossi’s two crew were at fault for the collision and that criminal charges have been filed.  The Kelarvi suffered only minor damage and no injuries to the crew.

Russian TV coverage at www.ntu.ru

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South River

South River

The 158 meter long, 20731 dwt freighter South River went aground off Kronshtadt Island near St. Petersburg, Russia.   The South River was departing from St. Petersburg with a cargo of scrap metal when it ran aground.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.  The South River was last reported to have attempted to refloat itself under its own power.

 

 

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Akademik Vavilov

Akademik Vavilov

The 138 meter long, 7673 dwt reefer Akademik Vavilov ran aground on the St. Petersburg Sea Channel near buoy 34.  The Vavilov was refloated with the assistance from two tugs.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   The vessel had a pilot on board at the time of the grounding.