Кольский залив
On 8 May 1942, "Gremyashchy" provided fire support for troop landings at Cape Pikshuev, and on 23 August, accompanied a detachment of warships at Kola Bay alongside "Sokrushitelny". Between 25 and 27 August, she escorted the transport ship "Dixon" to Belushya Guba. Later during 17–20 September, she participated in Convoy PQ 18. She was then held for repairs from 16 January 1943 to 29 April 1943.