What Crew Members Say About Volgo-balt-236

On December 30, 2016, the bulk carrier 'Galisa' encountered a significant allision with the moored 'Volgo Balt 236' at Yeisk Port. During the maneuver to moor alongside, 'Galisa' sustained a noticeable bow dent, showing a deflection of 150 millimeters above the waterline. The impact caused damage to the 'Volgo Balt 236,' which experienced a breach measuring 150 by 25 centimeters on its port side amidships, also above the waterline. This collision resulted in a bent bulwark and a broken fender bar on the 'Volgo Balt 236.' At the time of the incident, the 'Galisa' was carrying 2,817 tons of linseed, while the 'Volgo Balt 236' had a cargo of 2,901 tons of offal.

On the morning of February 2, 2016, the cargo vessel 'Volgo Balt 236' experienced grounding while navigating the River Don. The ship was traveling from Azov to Ambarli loaded with a shipment of peas when it found itself stuck outside the designated fairway. Fortunately, the incident did not impact passing traffic on the river. To facilitate the vessel's recovery, two tugboats were dispatched to provide assistance and help refloat the stranded ship.

On February 7, 2014, at 8:50 a.m., a maritime incident occurred in the Azov Sea involving the freighter "Volgo-Balt 236" and the "VF Tanker-1." Both vessels were navigating through an ice convoy from Eysk port towards the Kerch Strait when they collided. Reports indicate that the collision resulted in hull damage to both vessels above the waterline. Following the incident, icebreakers were dispatched to escort the damaged ships to Kavkaz port for a thorough assessment of the impact. By February 10, the situation had progressed with both the freighter and tanker found in the Kerch Strait. The "VF Tanker-1" was on its way to Feodosia port, while the "Volgo-Balt 236" was headed for Bandirma.