Iron Maiden ferry relaunches Turkey-Russia route after 14-year pause
The Iron Maiden ferry has embarked on its maiden voyage from Trabzon, Turkey, to Sochi, Russia, marking the resumption of international ferry service to the port after 14 years. The journey began at 9:10 p.m. Moscow time and is expected to take 12 hours.
The Iron Maiden, with a capacity to carry nearly 450 passengers and 220 cars, set off as part of a regular service. It will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays, with return trips scheduled for Thursdays and Saturdays. However, the launch of this route has not been without controversy. Local government officials and transportation regulatory bodies in Krasnodar Krai have opposed the start of the service, citing economic and logistical concerns. They argue that the ferry's operation is not feasible and are preparing an appeal to Russia’s Ministry of Transport. The test voyage from Turkey took place without proper coordination with the receiving side, further fueling the opposition.
Despite the opposition, the first ferry in 14 years has departed on the route from Turkey to Sochi. The Iron Maiden's maiden voyage is a significant development in international maritime trade, connecting two countries and offering a new mode of travel between them.
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