Winter navigation in Vanino seaport ended on April, 16 2012. Icebreaking support was provided by FSUE "Rosmorport" with the help of leased vessels: "Admiral Makarov" and "Krasin" icebreakers, "Tungooy", "Urgal", "Syurkum", "Siziman", "Zolotoy" ice class tugboats.

During winter navigation Vanino branch operated 207 icebreaking steerings.