The Sormovo-2: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On October 18, 2018, at 08:40 a.m., the cargo vessel 'Sormovo-2', carrying a load of barley, encountered grounding difficulties due to limited visibility while navigating the Volga-Caspian Shipping Canal at kilometer mark 8. Fortunately, no pollution or leaks occurred during this incident. The ship's crew of 12 remained unharmed, and essential supplies of food and water were on board. As visibility conditions improved, the team aboard the 'Sormovo-2' prepared to attempt a self-refloating of the vessel without outside assistance. The ship was on its voyage from Astrakhan to Amirobad when the grounding took place.