Rosmorport icebreakers assist 12 vessels along Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal
According to the ice operations headquarters, on February 18, 2013 Rosmorport icebreakers are escorting 12 vessels along the Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal.
Icebreakers Captain Bukaev is escorting a mership convoy of 6 vessels from Astrakhan port in the district of 0-5 km of VCSC.
Icebreaker Captain Metsaik is assisting a mership convoy of 6 vessels from Astrakhan port in the district of 100-109 km of VCSC.
Icebreaker Captain Chechkin is replenishing in the port of Astrakhan getting ready to form a convoy of 6 vessels to assist it on the way to the sea.
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.