Rosmorport icebreakers assist 12 vessels along Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal
According to the ice operations headquarters, on February 22, 2013 Rosmorport icebreakers are escorting 12 vessels along the Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal.
Icebreaker Captain Bukaev is assisting a mership convoy of 7 vessels to the port of Astrakhan in the district of 57-60 km of Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal.
Icebreaker and Captain Metsaik is escorting a mership convoy of 5 vessels to the sea in the district of 115-120 km 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.