Under the order of Rosmorrechflot (Federal Marine and River Transport Agency) dated December 26, 2014 (No АД-484-р), transit navigation at Volgo-Baltic waterway will end on November 15, 2015 at 00:00 (Moscow time); in the northern part of the Ladoga lake, Volkhov bay and Volkhov river – on October 31, 2015 at 00:00 (Moscow time), says Volgo-Balt Administration.
Un-escorted navigation in ice-covered waters is only allowed for ice-class ships or for ships that have obtained single voyage permits provided that reliable information on ice situation at the route is available.
When outdoor temperature falls below zero and water area is covered with ice gates will be operated under special mode.
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