The 115 meter long, 3152 dwt cargo vessel Magtymguly struck an underwater object on the Volga River near Olya, Russia. The vessel was en route to Nowshahr, Iran from Olya with a cargo of wheat when it hit an unknown object. The Magtymguly suffered hull damage and water ingress in its steering compartment. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On March 13, the 81 meter long general cargo vessel Etim Emin ran aground on the Volga-Caspian Sea Canal. The Etim Emin was en route to Iran with 1990 tons of grain when it became grounded in shallow water. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The vessel was reloated the following day with the aid of a tug. The Etim Emin later proceeded to Olya for surveys.
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.