According to the ice operations headquarters, on February 12, 2013 Rosmorport icebreakers are escorting 20 vessels along the Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal.
Icebreakers Captain Bukaev and Captain Chechkin are escorting a mership convoy of 8 vessels to the port of Astrakhan and in the district of Outer Harbor No 1 of VCSC.
Icebreaker Captain Metsaik is assisting a mership convoy of 10 vessels from Astrakhan port to the sea in the district of 130-135 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.