Volgoneft 162
Photo: Matthias K. Kohler
The132 meter long, 4190 dwt inland tanker Volgoneft-162 ran aground on the Svir River near the 1058 kilometer mark. The tanker was headed to St. Petersburg, Russia from Kashper with 4433 tons of heavy oil when it veered out of the navigation channel. The Volgoneft 162 suffered damage near its bow thruster. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
