PHRYGIA

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Collision on the Don

The 'Phrygia' was in collision with the Russian flagged tanker 'Maia' (IMO: 9417050) on the Don River in the Rostov Region on Sep 5, 2ß24, near the city of Azov. The accident occurred when the vessels were passing each other. Both ships were damaged, but not breached. There were no casualties or oil spills, and the shipping channel was not blocked. The Volga-Don Transport Prosecutor's Office has begun an inspection of compliance with the requirements of the legislation on the safety of navigation. Report with photo: https://kuban24.tv/item/dva-teplohoda-stolknulis-na-reke-v-rajone-azova

Aground on river Don

Russian media reported quoting Emergency Agency of Russia the grounding of a Moldova flagged general cargo vessel in river Don estuary near Azov port, not mentioning its’ name. According to the news, vessel loaded with barley was en route from Rostov-on-Don to Kerch and grounded in the morning Oct 27 2012. Most probably the vessel in question is Turkish general cargo vessel Dolphin. AIS shows vessel stays in the same position on river Don from morning Oct 27, not anchored, destination Kerch, see map. Maritime Bulletin http://www.odin.tc