Working Conditions Aboard the Arkadiy-Minchenya

On September 21, 2025, the cargo vessel 'Arkadiy Minchenya' found itself grounded while navigating the Neva River, en route from St. Petersburg, Russia, to Ropruchey. The incident occurred at river kilometer 1311 in the Kirovsky District of the Leningrad Region. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or signs of oil pollution resulting from the grounding. The dedicated crew managed to successfully refloat the vessel without any external assistance. Following this event, the 'Arkadiy Minchenya' moored at Imemi Morozowa at coordinates 60° 01' N 031° 11' E. In light of the circumstances surrounding this incident, the Volkhovstroy Transport Prosecutor's Office has initiated an investigation to determine the cause and accountability.