The 122 meter long, 3742 dwt tanker Lakhta allided with the 133 meter long tanker Volgoneft 122 on the River Don near the 3148 kilometer mark. The Lakhta had heaved anchor when it suffered a power blackout when it struck the anchored Volgoneft 122. The Lakhta suffered damage to its starboard side of the bow above the waterline. The Volgoneft 122 suffered minor damage with dented railings. No reports of injuries and no pollution released.
The 133 meter long, 4768 dwt tanker Volgoneft 102 went aground on the Svir River near the 1095 kilometer mark. The tanker was attempting to drop anchor when it drifted out of the navigation channel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 271 meter long, 139950 dwt tankship Searose Fpso suffered a fire near St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. The fire broke out in the vessel’s water pump room and was quickly contained by the crew. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Details to the fire damage was not disclosed, but the crew were able to remain on board. The Searose Fpso had no oil on board at the time of the incident. The vessel had recently returned to the oil field after undergoing maintenance earlier this summer. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
