Sakhalin-9 Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On January 6, 2024, the ferry 'Sakhalin 9' became trapped in icy waters near coordinates 49° 04' 36'' N and 140° 21' 41'' E, right at the exit of Vanino port. Facing severe ice conditions, the vessel was immobilized for numerous hours until a timely rescue was undertaken by the Russian-flagged ferry 'Alexandr Deev'. The 'Alexandr Deev', en route from Kholmsk to Vanino, successfully freed the 'Sakhalin 9' from its frozen predicament, allowing it to depart from Vanino anchorage around 6 a.m. the same day.

On June 23, at 14:00 local time, the ferry 'Sakhalin 9' experienced a navigational incident while attempting to dock at Kholmsk port, located on Sakhalin Island. During its maneuvering, the vessel made contact with the newly positioned Liberian offshore tug 'Katun', which was securely moored at the quay. Following the allision, 'Sakhalin 9' ran aground on a nearby gravel shoal but was able to refloat itself shortly after. The ferry then proceeded to anchor on the port's roads for safety checks and inspections. Fortunately, no damage was reported from this incident. 'Sakhalin 9' is a critical vessel operating on the Vanino – Kholmsk route.