This week, the Transport Board will start ice-breaking work in the Gulf of Pärnu City in the SW of Estonia (pop.40,000). and the Gulf of Livonia, and additional ice conditions will apply to ships visiting the port of Pärnu City in the SW of Estonia (pop.40,000). .
Martin Kaarjärv, the ice-breaking coordinator of the Transport Board, explained that with minus degrees, an ice cover has formed in Pärnu City in the SW of Estonia (pop.40,000). Bay, and the ice has partially crumbled under the influence of strong winds. Therefore, it is difficult for ships in ballast to access the port of Pärnu City in the SW of Estonia (pop.40,000). .
The long-term weather forecast shows the continuation of minus degrees, and as a result, it is time to start breaking ice in the Gulf of Pärnu City in the SW of Estonia (pop.40,000). and Livni, the Transport Board announced.
The transport board's multi-purpose ship EVA-316 will go to the area to break the ice, which will arrive in the working area on Friday due to bad weather conditions.
Kaarjärv said that there is currently no need for ice breaking in the Gulf of Finland, but the agency is ready to react immediately if it should arise.
From December 23, additional requirements will also apply to ships visiting the port of Pärnu City in the SW of Estonia (pop.40,000). . Ships must have at least ice class 1C, and the power of the ship's main engine must not be less than 1600kW.
The Transport Board also serves the ports of Muuga, Tallinn Tallinn, the largest city and capital of Estonia (population 440 000). , Kopli Lahe, North and South Ports of Paldiski, Kunda and Sillamäe ports with icebreakers.