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Day: October 30, 2011

Samur 8 Aground

Samur 8 Aground

The 89 meter long, 1750 dwt freighter Samur 8 went aground on the Volga-Caspian Sea Canal near the 126 kilometer mark.  Attempts to refloat itself failed and the freighter has requested assistance.  The Samur 8 was travelling from Astrakhan to Enzeli, Iran with a cargo of scrap.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Navy Tug Aground

Navy Tug Aground

The Russian Navy Auxiliary tug MB-58 went aground on the Volga-Caspian Sea Canal near the 125 kilometer mark.  Traffic on the canal was stopped until the MB-58 was able to refloat itself.   The tug continued under its own power.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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