North-Western Basin Branch News

Beginning of Navigation through Saimen Channel

As decided by bilateral agreement of Russian and Finnish authorities navigation through Saimen Channel began on April 9th 2012.

Captain Izmailov icebraker of FSUE "Rosmorport" NW Branch paved a 14.4 km approach path through the ice guiding a caravan of 4 vessels including 4 Finnish icebreakers.