Rosmorport icebreakers form mership convoys at VCS Canal and in Astrakhan port
According to the ice operations headquarters, on February 21, 2013 Rosmorport icebreakers are forming mership convoys at Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal and in Astrakhan port.
Icebreaker Captain Metsaik is forming a mership convoy of 7 vessels in the district of 120 km of VCSC to enter the port of Astrakhan.
Icebreaker Captain Bukayev will, upon replenishment, form a mership convoy of 5 vessels going seawards.
Icebreaker Captain Chechkin is waiting orders in the port of Astrakhan.
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.