Rosmorport icebreakers assist 9 vessels along Volga-Caspian Seaway Canal
According to the ice operations headquarters, icebreakers Captain Metsaik and Captain Bukaev are engaged in icebreaking assistance of a mership convoy of 6 vessels going from the port of Astrakhan in district 10th km of VCSC.
Icebreaker Captain Chechkin is assisting a mership convoy of 13 vessels going to port Astrakhan in district 15th km of VCSC.
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.