The Vanino-Kholmsk ferry service between the mainland of the Khabarovsk Territory and Sakhalin Island is temporarily closed. It is reported by the regional directorate. Ministry of Emergencies.
According to the ministry, the reason for the temporary closure of the passage was “difficult icing conditions”.
“The operation of the Vanino-Kholmsk ferry [временно прекращена] In the statement made by the Ministry of Emergencies, it was stated that for ships with ice class ARC4 and below, due to severe ice conditions on the approaches to Vanino port.
It will be possible to resume ferry services after the icing situation improves.
Previously reportedHe said schools in the Kuril Islands were transferred to distance education due to bad weather. Kurilsk and Reidovo schools, Severo-Kurilsk school transferred to distance education. On February 15, blizzards and storm winds are expected in the North Kuril, Kuril and South Kuril regions.