Ice restrictions go into effect in Big Port St. Petersburg
In connection with the formation in the waters of Big Port St. Petersburg of the early stages of ice, needle ice in the Neva River, cold temperatures, the Port Authority introduced restrictions on ice-class of vessels sailing to / from the port at 00:00 (Moscow Time), December 24, 2012. The corresponding order of the Harbour master has been published by the Authority of Big Port St. Pb.
From the date, according to the order, the ATBs will be banned from entering the harbor and ships without ice class hulls are not allowed to sail but only with assistance of icebreakers, the vessels having any ice-class are permitted to sail independently or may request the icebreaker assistance.