The icebreaker "Admiral Makarov" caught fire at the Kronstadt Marine Plant
Quick Look
- A fire broke out on board the icebreaker Admiral Makarov on the territory of the Kronstadt Marine Plant.
- The fire covered 80 square meters. meters in the tiller compartment.
- There were no casualties, 52 Emergency Situations Ministry specialists are working at the scene.
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Why It Matters
"Admiral Makarov" is a Russian icebreaker built in 2017. It is designed for guiding ships in the ice conditions of the Baltic and Arctic.
On the territory of the Kronstadt Marine Plant, the side of the polar icebreaker "Admiral Makarov" caught fire. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of St. Petersburg.
The fire started in the tiller compartment, located in the bilge at the stern of the ship. The area engulfed in fire reaches 80 square meters. There are no reports of injuries among personnel or crew.
The fire is currently being extinguished. 52 specialists and 10 pieces of equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire.
"Admiral Makarov" is a Russian icebreaker built in 2017. It helps ships pass through the ice of the Baltic and Arctic, and can break ice up to one and a half meters thick. Named after the famous Russian sailor and scientist Stepan Makarov.
Open Questions
- What is the cause of the fire?
- Has the vessel suffered critical damage?
