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OT 2439

OT 2439

OT 2439
Photo: fontanka.ru

On the evening of June 8, the 51.5 meter long, 197 dwt towboat OT 2439 (IMO: 8995184) sank on the Yenisei River near the Kazachinsky rapids in Siberia, Russia.  The OT 2439 was pushing two empty barges downstream when it struct an unidentified underwater object. The towboat suffered hull damage to its stern with uncontrolled water ingress before the vessel went aground.  The stern of the OT 2439 eventually flooded and partially sinking.  No reports of injuries to any of the 14 crew members.

OT 2439

Reports state the OT 2439 had released oil pollution into the river. Authorities placed measures to contain the pollution including an oil barrier and booms. No details were released on what object was involved in the incident. Russian authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.

Aground on Yenisei River

Aground on Yenisei River

Ferry aground on Yenisei River
Photo: siberiantimes.com

On November 25, a ferry ran aground on the Yenisei River some 300 kilometers north of Krasnoyarsk, Russia.  The ferry with 70 passengers and 30 vehicles had become stuck in shallow water during the evening with the temperature reaching only minus 30 Celsius.  Two towboats, the Angara and Otradny, were alerted to stranding and proceeded to the scene. The vessels attempted to refloat the ferry, but the ferry remained stuck several hours later. Passengers initially refused the warmth of their vehicles, but agreed to leave as the ferry remained stuck during the night.  Passengers were taken to Strelka for the night. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Typically, the Yenisei River would be frozen over, but the dam at Krasnoyarsk allows navigation to remain open longer even in extremely low temperatures.