Yamal-Krechet

The Russian nuclear icebreaker '50 Let Pobedy' (IMO: 9152959), en route towards the Ob Bay, suffered significant damage to its port side foreship in a collision with the 'Yamal Krechet', en route from Arkhangelsk to Sabetta, the port where Novatek's Yamal LNG production facilitates are located, while operating on the Northern Sea Route., opening a deep gash near its bow on the night of Jan 26, 2025, in the Kara Sea. The accident happened while maintaining winter shipping lanes and escorting a cargo vessel. The condition of the bulkcarrier, which was hit at port side ahead of the accommodation block, was unknown. According to Russia’s operator of nuclear icebreakers, Atomflot, the '50 Let Pobedy' remained seaworthy and continued operating in the Ob Bay. The damaged section was not proximate to the vessel’s nuclear reactor and the power plant continued operating normally. It was, however, unclear if the vessel will complete its regular stint of winter icebreaking services or will return to Murmansk early to undergo repairs. Reports with photo and video: https://gcaptain.com/russian-nuclear-icebreaker-sustains-damage-in-arctic-collision-with-cargo-ship/ https://maritime-executive.com/article/video-russian-nuclear-icebreaker-damaged-in-collision

The "Yamal Krechet" lost its starboard anchor with chain in the evening of June 3, 2017, in the Dolgaya Bay, north of Vaygach island, in the Kara Sea. Anchor chain inadvertently slacked away, tearing off the chain brake, so both anchor and chain were lost. The vessel, having sailed from Murmansk on May 31, and being bound to Sabetta, was anchored at the time of the accident.