Ship with 9 tourists on board capsized in Murmansk region
It became known about an incident that occurred in the Murmansk region.
A small boat with 9 tourists on board capsized due to strong winds.
RIA Novosti journalists learned about what happened from a source familiar with the situation being described.
It is noted that the incident with the boat capsizing occurred on the approach to the pier and there were no casualties; none of the participants in the incident sought help.
Nine tourists and the boat's driver were rescued from another small boat that was nearby.
A criminal case has been opened on the incident under the article on providing a service that does not meet safety requirements.
According to the operational headquarters, on that day there was a restriction on the entry of small vessels into the Barents Sea.
For reference
A small vessel is a vessel whose length does not exceed twenty meters and the total number of people on which does not exceed twelve.
