Sochi port regulations need no urgent update. This was announced by Rosmorrechflot representative at the meeting dedicated to safety aspects of Sochi port navigation during Winter Olympics 2014 held on December 25, 2013, IAA PortNews learnt from the meeting participant.
According to Rosmorrechflot (Federal Marine and River Transport Agency), last time the Regulations were updated and approved by RF Transport Ministry in 2011. They contain no infrastructure about facilities built for Sochi Olympics 2014. Currently, the updated Regulations containing all the necessary information are under consideration at the Transport Ministry. However, amid special arrangements undertaken for navigation at Sochi port during Winter Olympics 2014, no urgent update of port regulations is needed. All safety issues can be regulated by the order of Sochi port Harbour Master. It is to be issued by the beginning Winter Olympics 2014.
The Winter Games of 2014 in Sochi will be held on February 6-23, 2014.
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