The 2548 dwt freighter MV Sona went aground on the Volga-Caspian Sea Canal near the 125.3 kilometer mark. The Sona was en route to Olya from Enzeli, Iran with a cargo of scrap. Traffic was halted until the freighter could be refloated with the aid of two tugs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 3329 dwt freighter Amur 2522 went aground in the Volga-Caspian Sea Canal at marker 158.5. The Amur 2522 was passing the freighter Ulus Briz when it veered to far over and grounded. The Amur 2522 was heading to Enzeli, Iran from Astrakhan with a cargo of steel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 5885 dwt freighter Saman went aground on the Volga-Caspian Sea Canal at the 139 kilometer mark. The Saman was dropping anchor when it grounded. The vessel is waiting for tugs to be freed. No reports of damage or pollution being released.
