The Russian government gave permission to passage of 5 new vessels of the Azerbaijan State Shipping Company (SSC) through internal water routes of Russia, a government source told Trend. The vessels function in the Black sea area.
In this connection the Russian Transport Ministry sent an official letter to the Azerbaijani government. They refused to 2 vessels in connection with technical faults. However, they will be replaced with other two vessels. At present a list of vessels will be clarified.