Overview
- The Sea Bridge moved toward Sochi’s inner roadstead on November 7 and has been undergoing port inspections for hours, with passengers still not allowed ashore.
- The ferry departed Trabzon late on November 5 carrying 20 passengers in an attempt to restart a route that has been dormant since 2011.
- A passenger reported divers inspected the hull and said some travelers missed onward flights, while a Turkish tour operator described onboard food supplies as sufficient for about 10 days.
- SVS Shipping says all documents are in order and reported receiving permission to enter Russian waters, though earlier reports said the ship lacked clearance.
- Krasnodar Krai authorities maintain the launch is premature due to unresolved safety procedures, pointing to an earlier test voyage that was turned back without their consent.