The Lady-L: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On November 25, 2018, the vessel 'Lady L' encountered difficulties on the Volgo-Caspian Ship Canal, straying off its designated fairway and grounding at the 51-kilometre mark. This incident occurred approximately 2.9 miles from Astrakhan, specifically at coordinates 046 19 23 N, 047 59 10 E, at 7:25 a.m. Fortunately, the ship managed to refloat itself using its own power and subsequently navigated to the port of Astrakhan. There, it underwent examinations by the Astrakhan Port State Control Inspectorate to assess its condition and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

On the evening of August 4, 2010, the vessel 'Sibirskiy 2131' found itself detained at the port of Brake while preparing to set sail for St. Petersburg. Custom officials intervened upon discovering that the captain was under the influence of alcohol. A police intervention revealed that his blood alcohol content stood at a significant 2.39 promille. As a result of the situation, the ship had to remain docked since there were insufficient nautical officers on board to ensure a safe departure. Authorities planned to conduct another test on August 5, but by 2 p.m. the following day, the 'Sibirskiy 2131' was still moored in the port, awaiting developments.