Russian Icebreaker Admiral Makarov Catches Fire at Kronstadt Shipyard
A fire broke out in the steering-gear compartment of the 20,000-ton icebreaker Admiral Makarov while undergoing repairs at Russia's Kronstadt Shipyard.
A fire has broken out aboard the Russian icebreaker Admiral Makarov while the vessel was undergoing maintenance operations at the Kronstadt Shipyard.
The incident took place on September 5, with the blaze originating in the steering-gear compartment situated at the stern of the vessel, according to local reports from Russian channel 112.
The 20,000-ton vessel was actively engaged in repair work at the shipyard facility when the fire ignited in the aft machinery spaces.
Icebreaking vessels serve a vital role in supporting commercial navigation and maintaining open transit corridors across ice-restricted northern sea routes.
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