Rosmorport icebreakers assist 14 vessels along Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal
According to the ice operations headquarters, on February 15, 2013 Rosmorport icebreakers are escorting 14 vessels along the Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal.
Icebreaker Captain Chechkin is assisting a mership convoy of 10 from Astrakhan and Olya ports to the sea in the district of 0-15 km of VCSC.
Icebreakers Captain Bukaev is escorting a mership convoy of 4 to the port of in the district of 40-45 km of VCSC.
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.