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**Title: Russian Icebreaker 'Murmansk' Crosses Into Estonian Waters Without Authorization** On February 28, 2026, the Russian icebreaker 'Murmansk' made headlines for crossing the maritime boundary into Estonia's territorial waters near Vaindlo Island without the necessary permissions. The incident occurred while the vessel was engaged in operations to assist a tanker stranded in icy conditions. In a significant diplomatic response, Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concerns over the icebreaker's unauthorized entry, which took place without prior notification to either the Estonian Navy or the Ministry itself. The Russian ship neglected to respond to multiple radio communications, emphasizing the seriousness of the violation. In response to this breach, officials in Tallinn summoned the Chargé d'Affaires from the Russian Embassy to address the situation formally, delivering a diplomatic note that underscored the established regulations governing foreign vessels in Estonian waters. Estonia reminded the Russian Federation that while foreign vessels can exercise peaceful passage, they must provide notification through diplomatic channels at least 48 hours in advance of entry into territorial waters. Acknowledging the challenging ice conditions and the urgency to assist maritime traffic, Estonia expressed its willingness to expedite notifications for the icebreaker season, reducing the required notice period to just six hours. This incident highlights the delicate nature of maritime boundaries and the importance of adhering to established protocols, especially among nations within the EU and NATO framework.

On December 18, Arctech delivered the Baltic icebreaker Murmansk according to the contract to Vyborg Shipyard JSC, who will further deliver the ship to the customer Rosmorport before new year, says Arctech Helsinki Shipyard. Icebreaker Murmansk was the second in a series of three vessels, which the Russian Ministry of Transport ordered in 2012 from Vyborg Shipyard. The basic design of the vessel and purchasing of major components was provided by Vyborg Shipyard. Arctech was responsible for the construction, outfitting and testing of the powerful vessel. The main tasks of the vessel are icebreaking and assisting of heavy-tonnage vessels in ice, towing of vessels and other floating structures year-round in ice and open water. The vessel will also be used for fire fighting on floating objects and other facilities, assisting vessels in distress in ice and open water and also for cargo transportation. The vessel is able to operate in temperatures as cold as -40°С and the maximum icebreaking capability is 1.5 m. The icebreaker will measure 119.8 m in length and 27.5 m in breadth. http://en.portnews.ru/news/211948/

Diesel-electric icebreaker Murmansk (Project 21900 М) built at the facilities of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) for FSUE Rosmorport has completed the second phase of her sea trials Vladimir Shtrambrand, head of Rosmorport’s department on fleet construction and repair, told IAA PortNews at the IX International Forum "Transport of Russia". The ship has returned to the port of Helsinki (Finland). Vladimir Shtrambrand says the icebreaker will be delivered to the customer in late December 2015. http://en.portnews.ru/news/211049/