Shipwreck Log

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The 129 meter long, 7212 dwt freighter Ussuri went aground in the Sea of Japan in Dzhigit Bay off Primorye, Russia.   The Ussuri was at anchor when a storm struck causing the vessel to drift until it went aground onto the rocky bottom.  The Ussuri suffered damage to its hull with its ballast tanks damaged and some water ingress into its engine room.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The crew requested assistance with the icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov responding.   The icebreaker was able to refloat the Ussuri a few days later.  The Ussuri proceeded to an anchorage to be inspected.

The 139 meter long, 6003 dwt freighter Volzhskiy 45 went aground on the Don River near Rostov-on-Don, Russia.  The vessel left Rostov-on-Don with 5000 tons of corn bound for Turkey when it went hard aground.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Reports state that a salvage plan has been submitted and the vessel will be refloated.

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The 116 meter long, 5557 dwt tanker Kapitan Pershin became disabled on the Dvina River near Arkhangelsk, Russia.   The tanker had suffered engine failure and had become stuck in the ice.   A tug was dispatched and towed the Kapitan Pershin into port.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

The 225 meter long, 64377 dwt bulk freighter Rapier became trapped ice in the Japan Sea in the Tatarskiy Strait.  The Rapier departed from Korea bound to Vanino when it was caught in the ice.   The vessel remained adrift in the ice and was close of going ashore.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state there are no icebreakers in the vicinity, but two tugs are attempting to aid the trapped Rapier.  In addition, The freighters Pioneer Rossii, Tessa and Lu Hai are stuck in ice, but are not at risk.