The 141 meter long, 7025 dwt tanker VF Tanker 18 allided with a lock on the Volga – Don Canal. The VF Tanker 18 was en route to Samara from Kavkaz in ballast when it struck the lock wall. The tanker’s bow suffered some damage while the lock wall sustained significant damage. Authorities have detained the vessel while the incident is under investigation.
The 4190 dwt tanker Volgoneft 231 went aground on the Volga River in the Volgograd Basin. The Volgoneft 231 was en route to Kavkaz from Samara with 4311 tons of fuel oil when it grounded in the basin. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Volgoneft 231 was refloated the following day assisted by the tanker Volgoneft 141.
The 140 meter long, 6500 dwt tanker Midvolga 1 ran aground on the Don River in the Tsimlyansk Reservoir. The tanker was en route to Kavkaz from Oktyabrsk with 4790 tons of heavy oil when it grounded. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.