On June 6, the 138 meter long, 5150 dwt cargo vessel Volgo-Don 5068 ran aground on the Volga River (Uglich Reservoir) near Peretryasovo, Russia. The Volgo-Don 5068 was hauling 5050 tonnes of rubble when it ran aground along the starboard edge of the fairway. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities dispatched a tug, crane barge along with another cargo vessel to help lighter the vessel. Reports state the vessel was later refloated.
The 114 meter long general cargo vessel Pindushi ran aground on the Volga River at the 3053 kilometer mark. The Pindushi had run aground while attempting to drop anchor. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Pindushi was en route to Bandar Anzali from Astrakhan.
The 116 meter long, 3340 dwt general cargo ship Senator ran aground on the Volga River at Olya, Russia. The Senator was moving between berths when it veered out of the fairway and ran aground. The following day a tug assisted in refloating the vessel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.