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Smoke on Moscow Riverboat 'Chechera' Prompts Temporary Closure of Novospassky Pier

Prosecutors cite a suspected battery short circuit during charging, with no injuries reported.

Overview

  • Smoke was detected around 16:55 on the moored vessel at Novospassky pier while it was between voyages.
  • The transport prosecutor's office reported a short circuit in the battery compartment during charging and said there were no passengers on board.
  • Crew and pier staff followed safety procedures, no one was hurt, and the passenger salon was not damaged.
  • Novospassky pier was temporarily closed for electric river transport, with vessels continuing to Derbenevskaya Embankment pier.
  • GKU Organizer of Transport and the carrier OAO Vodokhod. Passenger Port are investigating the incident.