On February 25, the 138 meter long, 3775 dwt cargo vessel Zhadeit collided with the 130 meter long, 7109 dwt tanker Lerik on the Don River off Rostov-on-Don, Russia. The Zhadeit’s bow struck into the side of the Lerik. The results was a hull breach on the Lerik while the Zhadeit sustained significant bow damage. No reports of injuries. Local authorities dispatched a team to the scene to investigate the incident. No reports of pollution released by the Lerik.
On February 7. the 130 meter long, 7697 dwt tanker Aster Alvar ran aground off the Çınarcık beach in the Sea of Marmara. The Aster Alvar was underway in the Sea of Marmara when it suffered engine failure. Without power, the tanker was pushed by strong winds until it ran aground just short of the shoreline.
Authorities were alerted and dispatched two tugs to the scene. The tugs were able to refloat the Aster Alvar and took the tanker under tow to a nearby shipyard. The Aster Alvar was later inspected for damage. Reports state no injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 180 meter long, 40441 dwt tanker Rinella M ran aground in the Bay of Kastela off Split, Croatia. The Rinella M had recently completed unloading its cargo from Gaeta at the terminal in Solin when strong winds battered against the tanker. As the winds increased, the Rinella M torn away from its mooring and drifted away from its berth. With the crew unable to start the engines, the Rinella M was pushed by the wind across the bay onto the shallow rocks off the islet of Barbarinac.
Authorities arrived on scene and found all 22 crew on board were safe. No reports of injuries. A response team was dispatched with divers to inspect the hull for damage. No signs of pollution being released.
