Despite the spring thaw the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland still remains covered in ice. Some experts say the severe ice conditions on 10-11 March that hampered navigation in the area may recur again. Every day, over a hundred of merchant ships have to wait for icebreaker assistance in the Gulf.
2011 March 18
Icebound port
Despite the spring thaw the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland still remains covered in ice. Some experts say the severe ice conditions on 10-11 March that hampered navigation in the area may recur again. Every day, over a hundred of merchant ships have to wait for icebreaker assistance in the Gulf.