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SV Georgiy Pobedonosets

SV Georgiy Pobedonosets

The 128 meter long, 5440 dwt freighter SV Georgiy Pobedonosets collided with the tug OT-2117 on the Volga River near Samara, Russia.  The Pobedonosets, loaded with steel from St. Petersburg, suffered a steering failure causing  it to veer into the tug who was pushing four barges.   The OT-2117 ‘s hull was holed causing significant water ingress.   The OT-2117 was able to run aground on a nearby shoal to avoid the engine room flooding or sinking.   No reports of injuries on either vessel.   No pollution was released into the water from the OT-2117.  The Pobedonosets was undamaged and proceeded on to Samara.  Reports state that the tug would be salvaged.   The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Rusich 11

Rusich 11

The 128 meter long, 5465 dwt freighter Rusich 11 went aground on the Volga River near the 2575 kilometer mark.  The Rusich 11 had veered out the navigation channel some 200 meters going aground.  No reports of injuries.  The freighte was en route to Rostov-on-Don from Voskresenskoye with 3274 tons of sunflower seed.  No further details reported.

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Volgo-Don 85

Volgo-Don 85

The 138 meter long, 5150 dwt freighter Volgo-Don 85 ran aground on the Volga River near the 2713 kilometer mark.  The Volgo-Don 85 suffered damage to its hull with a hole near the ballast tank.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Several tugs were dispatched to the area to start salvage operations.   The freighter was headed to Kavkzaz from Buzan with 4360 tons of sulfur.

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