In Tatarstan closed navigation of small ships

On November 10, the navigation season for small vessels officially ended in Tatarstan. As explained at a press conference in IA "Tatar-inform" Deputy head of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia for RT and chief state inspector for small vessels Denis Mokeyev, the reason is that the water temperature in the reservoirs of the republic dropped to dangerous 5 degrees.

The statistics of accidents on the water in Tatarstan since the beginning of the year remain alarming: 87 incidents were recorded, killing 71 people. Also recorded 13 incidents directly with small ships: they killed 8 people.

Denis Mokeyev gave recommendations on preparing the vessel for storage until next season. Owners should carry out maintenance: check the engine, steering, power systems and the condition of the body. For proper conservation, you need to treat metal parts with anticorrosive compositions, drain fuel from systems, remove the battery, protect the electronics from moisture, protect the housing and components from dampness, temperature changes and corrosion.

The best place to store the vessel is a dry and ventilated room.

The inspector also drew attention to the approaching period of ice: it is extremely dangerous to go out on thin ice. It is absolutely impossible to check the strength of the ice with a blow of the leg. Safe ice is considered to be 10 centimeters thick, and for skating - at least 12 centimeters. Despite the fact that autumn ice may seem strong, in fact it remains loose and unreliable. It is especially important to convey this information to children and explain the risks to them.