Waves beat the container ship Xing Yuan on the shore, after it ran aground near the port in Kholmsk in Russia. The 12 sailors on board were evacuated by local emergency staff on Tuesday. Photo: VCG

The grounded ship was built in 1993 and came to Kholmsk from Japan. Photo: VCG

The local emergency staff rescue the sailors on Tuesday. Photo: VCG

A sailor slides along a rope to the shore with the help of local rescuers. Photo: VCG

Two local rescuers have a discussion on the shore. Photo: VCG

Four crew members stand by the railing on the ship. Photo: VCG

A crew member looks out of a window. Photo: VCG

The Xing Yuan logo is seen on the 5,369 dwt aggregates ship. Photo: VCG

There is no visible damage to the hull and no fuel leaks, but the main engine of the ship is ruined, according to a report by Russian media TASS. Photo: VCG