Rosmorport icebreakers assist 22 vessels along Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal
According to the ice operations headquarters, on February 6, 2013 Rosmorport icebreakers are escorting 22 vessels along the Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal.
Icebreaker Captain Metsaik is assisting a mership convoy of 12 vessels sailing to Astrakhan and Olya ports at 130-170 km of Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal.
Icebreakers Captain Bukaev and Captain Chechkin are escorting a mership convoy of 10 vessels from Astrakhan port to the sea at 2-15 km of Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal.
From December 16, 2012, the convoy navigation in the water area of Astrakhan port is carried out with icebreaking assistance according to the order of the port’s Harbor Master.
From December 21, 2012, tug and tow vessels or non-reinforced vessels are not permitted to ice navigation in the water area of Astrakhan port.