Catamaran partially sinks on Neva after wave from riverboat

Moscow 13 Aug Vesti. In St. Petersburg, a boat partially sank after being hit by a wave from a passing motor ship; an inspection has been organized.

Consensus

The incident occurred on August 12, 2026, in the maritime port area of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg.
The catamaran was partially submerged after being hit by a wave from a passing steamship.
The incident happened due to deteriorating weather conditions.
No injuries or fuel spills were reported.
Divers were conducting recovery operations to lift the vessel.
The North-Western Transport Procuracy initiated a check into compliance with water transport safety legislation.
The catamaran was still being recovered as of August 13.

The catamaran 'Yalta' had four people on board, who safely reached the shore after the wave hit. — fontanka
The owner's representative stated the vessel did not sink and there was no cause for concern, emphasizing that water intake did not equal sinking. — fontanka
The catamaran 'Yalta' is available for rent at 20,000–25,000 rubles per hour and can accommodate up to 11 passengers. — fontanka