Ice navigation restrictions at port Vysotsk come into effect on December 12

In view of the preliminary forecast on ice situation in the Gulf of Finland in the winter period of 2016-2017 and beginning of the period of subzero temperatures, Ice navigation restrictions at port Vysotsk come into effect on December 12 according to Order No 19/2016-r as of 28 November 2016, says press center of Baltic Sea Ports Administration.

From December 12, vessels of non-ice class are allowed to sail in the water area and at the approaches to the port of Vysotsk only with the assistance of icebreakers (if ice is 10-15 cm thick).

Vessels of Ice 1 class and above can sail in ice waters either with icebreaker assistance or independently when approved by icebreakers.

ATB units are not allowed to sail in ice waters.