Photo: Matthias K. Kohler
The132 meter long, 4190 dwt inland tanker Volgoneft-162 ran aground on the Svir River near the 1058 kilometer mark. The tanker was headed to St. Petersburg, Russia from Kashper with 4433 tons of heavy oil when it veered out of the navigation channel. The Volgoneft 162 suffered damage near its bow thruster. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 328 meter long, 265,243 dwt storage / crude oil tanker Cidade de Paraty became disabled while off Cape Town, South Africa. The FPSO Cidade de Paraty had problems with the generator and required to be towed back to False Bay for repairs. A tug was dispatched to the scene, but bad weather prevented the towing until the following day. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 180 meter long, 47323 dwt tanker Stena Conqueror allided with a pier at Brake, Germany. The tanker was being aided by two tugs when it struck the pier. The pier suffered significant damage requiring operations to stop until it could be inspected. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Stena Conqueror had completed a voyage from Liverpool with 9900 tons of palm oil.
