What Crew Members Say About Alevtin-Shelkovnikov

As of June 16, the vessel remains docked at the Tuzla shipyard, where it is undergoing essential repairs due to a fire incident that occurred in the accommodation block back in April. The owners have stepped up to provide a fresh supply of spare parts needed to finalize these permanent repairs. The commitment to restoring the ship is evident as work continues to ensure its safety and functionality.

On April 17, 2019, a fire erupted on the 'Sormovskiy 118', which was undergoing maintenance at the Astaş Shipyard in Tuzla. The incident occurred in the superstructure, specifically impacting decks 2 and 3, just one day after the vessel had arrived at the facility. Emergency services quickly responded with multiple fire engines, successfully extinguishing the blaze and ensuring proper ventilation of the ship. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries in connection with the incident. Repairs to the damages were carried out on-site at Astaş Shipyard. For more information, you can view the Turkish reports with accompanying photographs here: [Deniz Haber](http://www.denizhaber.com/kazalar/tuzla-da-tersanede-gemi-yangini-sormovskiy-118-gemisinde-yangin-h77844.html) and [Deniz Haber](https://www.denizhaber.net/astas-tersanesinde-sormovskiy-118-isimli-gemide-yangin-cikti-haber-87913.htm).

On March 15, 2018, at 5:20 a.m., the cargo vessel 'Sormovskiy 118' faced a navigational mishap as it grounded on the Don River, specifically near buoys 55-57. The incident occurred while the ship was navigating downstream under the guidance of a pilot and transporting a heavy cargo of 3,000 tons of wheat. The grounding was attributed to a steering failure, leading to a temporary halt of all vessel traffic in the impacted area. Fortunately, the 'Sormovskiy 118' was successfully refloated approximately five hours later. The ship was subsequently moved upstream to an anchorage point for thorough inspections and assessments.