A ro-ro cargo ship ran to the left bank of Volga river, Russia and stuck under Starir (Old) bridge, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Ro-ro cargo ship KOMPOZITOR RAKHMANINOV ran onto the left bank of river Volga under Starir (Old) Bridge, Astrakhan, at around 2000 Moscow time May 27, while proceeding downstream, in ballast.
Tugs deployed
As of 0700 Moscow time May 28, the ship was still aground, with two tugs deployed in refloating.
Traffic not affected, no news on damages.
About the vessel
Ro-ro cargo ship KOMPOZITOR RAKHMANINOV, IMO 8606616, GT 6894, built 1986, flag Russia, manager TRANSMORFLOT LLC.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
