Rosmorport icebreakers assist 17 vessels along Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal
According to the ice operations headquarters, on February 19, 2013 Rosmorport icebreakers are escorting 17 vessels along the Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal.
Icebreaker Captain Bukaev is escorting a mership convoy of 12 vessels seawards in the district of 79-109 km of VCSC.
Icebreaker Captain Chechkin is escorting a mership convoy of 5 vessels from Astrakhan port to the sea in the district of 0-15 km of VCSC.
Icebreaker Captain Metsaik is forming a mership convoy of 6 vessels to Astrakhan port.
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.