As of today, April 18th (8:00am - MT), masters of 22 vessels requested icebreaker assistance in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland, the Port Authority of Big Port St. Petersburg reports.
The PA reports of total 34 merchant ships currently located in the water area, 12 of them - in motion.
Over the past day 15 ships have reached the entrance buoy of St Petersburg port. 19 vessels are westbound from the Gulf area, 10 ships called at the port, 16 - departed. Overall, there are 48 cargo ships and 411 local ships at the port.
The Porhov that has delivered heavy-lift cargo to the port of Ust-Luga is subject to ice restrictions.
The PA reports of total 34 merchant ships currently located in the water area, 12 of them - in motion.
Over the past day 15 ships have reached the entrance buoy of St Petersburg port. 19 vessels are westbound from the Gulf area, 10 ships called at the port, 16 - departed. Overall, there are 48 cargo ships and 411 local ships at the port.
The Porhov that has delivered heavy-lift cargo to the port of Ust-Luga is subject to ice restrictions.