VESSEL REVIEW | Vladimir Makarov – Buoy tender built for Russia’s inland waterways

Rechvodput, an inland waterway transport agency of the Russian government, has taken delivery of a new ice-capable buoy tender built for operation in both riverine and co ..

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Four killed in vessel collision on Russia’s Volga River

Russian officials have confirmed the deaths of four people as a result of a vessel collision incident on the Volga River near the city of Cheboksary in the country’ ..

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Ro-ro Cargo Ship Stuck Under Bridge!

A ro-ro cargo ship ran to the left bank of Volga river, Russia and stuck under Starir (Old) bridge, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

Ro-ro cargo ship KOMPOZITOR RAKHMANINOV ran onto the left bank of river Volga under Starir (Old) Bridge, Astrakhan, at around 2000 Moscow time May 27, while proceeding downstream, in ballast. 

Tugs deployed

As of 0700 Moscow time May 28, the ship was still aground, with two tugs deployed in refloating. 

Traffic not affected, no news on damages.

About the vessel

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