The 132 meter long, 4190 dwt tanker Volgoneft 151 ran aground on the Svir River near the 954 kilometer mark. The Volgoneft 151 was en route to Yaroslavl from St. Petersburg when it went out of the fairway. No reports of injuries. The Volgoneft 151 sustained damage to its ballast tanks. The tanker was able to refloat itself and continue to a nearby anchorage awaiting further inspection.
The 141 meter long, 6619 dwt tanker Sig ran aground on the Don River in the Konstantinovsky District, Russia. The Sig had run onto a shoal while en route to Astrakhan from Baku. No reports of injuries to the 12 crew, damage or pollution released. Three tugs were dispatched from Volgodonsk to help refloat the Sig. No further details reported.
On August 25, the 122 meter long, 3100 dwt inland tanker Lenaneft 2055 went aground on the Lena River near the 1132 km mark. The tanker was in ballast en route to Sangar. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Tugs were dispatched to the scene to aid in refloating the vessel.