Icebreaker Dixon finds the bulker Kapitan Kuznetsov

Rosmorport’s icebreaker Dixon located dry cargo carrier the Kapitan Kuznetsov, the icebreaker captain said.

The IL-38 maritime patrol aircraft spotted the Kapitan Kuznetsov during a search operation on 67 degrees 14 min north latitude, 42 degrees 58 min east longitude, the Arkhangelsk regional Emergencies Ministry said. The Dixon, which is currently heading towards the ship in distress, is expected to be at the site within 2 hours.

An earlier report said the last radio contact with the bulker bound for the Port of Arkhangelsk, was Wednesday early morning. The vessel has 11 crew members aboard.