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On July 8, 2020, the 'Knyaz Vladimir' experienced a significant safety incident at the port of Sochi when powerful winds caused it to break free from all its mooring lines. This unforeseen event led the vessel to drift away from the pier and into the surrounding waters of the port. The crew acted quickly, successfully activating the ship's engines, which allowed them to maneuver the vessel back alongside the dock. To enhance the security of the mooring, the crew strategically repositioned the ship, ensuring it faced away from the prevailing winds to minimize the impact on the mooring lines.

The much-anticipated cruise season for the 'Knyaz Vladimir,' set to embark from Sochi port on April 29, 2018, encountered notable challenges as a monitoring system failure postponed its departure. After repairs were successfully completed, the ship was scheduled to depart for Crimea on May 6. However, just hours before its planned voyage, an engine room fire erupted during the night of May 5. Fortunately, there were no passengers on board at the time, and the crew acted swiftly to extinguish the flames, averting a potential disaster.

On September 14, 2017, at 6:50 a.m., the tugboat 'Sevastopolets' was involved in a significant allision with the cruise ship 'Knyaz Vladimir' while conducting mooring operations at Sevastopol. The incident occurred when the tug’s stern made contact with the bulbous bow of the cruise liner, resulting in a noticeable dent and crack on the ship's hull. Following the incident, on September 15, the 'Knyaz Vladimir' departed from Novorossiysk bound for Sochi, continuing its voyage despite the damage sustained during the mishap.